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Old Jul 16, 2017 | 03:31 PM
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Radio cuts out after taking dash out

So I took the dash out to fix the tinting that went bad, now after putting the dash back in, the radio cuts out from time to time and after a minute or two will come back on.

Anyone know what might cause this and more importantly, how do I correct this issue?
 
Old Jul 16, 2017 | 07:32 PM
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Did you pull the entire dash? Or just the instrument cluster?
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:21 AM
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Just the cluster
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 12:34 PM
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There's really nothing behind the cluster that would affect audio. Could be something unrelated.
 
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I have not seen the back of an Aston Cluster. Is this on the MOST-BUS loop? If so; maybe a loose connection there.
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 01:54 PM
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It started right after I pulled the cluster, that is a very strange coincidence. Going to try disconnecting the battery and putting the + and - cables together and see if that does not help.
 
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I have not seen the back of an Aston Cluster. Is this on the MOST-BUS loop? If so; maybe a loose connection there.
Could be, I will check that out.
 
Old Jul 22, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Well, disconnected the battery and now the radio will not even turn on.

Bright side, the tinting on the digital displays looks great.
 
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something wrong with the radio connection?
 
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 09:40 AM
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Anyone know where the radio HU is located?
 
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I have not seen the back of an Aston Cluster. Is this on the MOST-BUS loop? If so; maybe a loose connection there.
Nope, just the connector. This is driving me nuts, only thing I can think of, is that there was a electrical spike and it hit the radio and bluetooth.

Bluetooth is not working as it should, a call comes in and I hear the phone ring through the speakers once and then nothing.
 
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Try this...

 
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Nope, just the connector. This is driving me nuts, only thing I can think of, is that there was a electrical spike and it hit the radio and bluetooth.

Bluetooth is not working as it should, a call comes in and I hear the phone ring through the speakers once and then nothing.
Did you sync your phone again after the battery disconnect?

If I don't resync once a weak it'll lose contact. The BTooth in these cars is not a strong point.
 
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I did not, I will try syncing my phone again.

Thanks!!
 
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Thanks, but the DB9 does not have the switcher.
 


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