OEM radio retrofit - Code input not showing?

[superclio]

I've retrofit an original CD/radio in my 182, and while the unit turns on (well, it's backlit), the LCD screen in the dash doesn't show any information - So I can't input the code to unlock it.

Strangely the time is still showing up on the screen, so I'm not sure if it's completely broken or not - Could have the LCD be broken?

Worth mentioning that the cables and attachments plugged into the radio haven't been touched by the looks of it - so I'm pretty stumped...

Anyone got any ideas? Should I just swap out the screen and see if that does it? I've got the dash pulled out at the moment anyway so won't be hard work...

Thanks in advance!

 

[Typhoon]

Did the two wiring harnesses have to be switched over originally to stop an after market headunit from factory resetting every time the car was turned off?

Is there a Connects2/Steering wheel control module in the connection?

Finally, have you got the original one that was in there or did you buy another 'original' as there is a difference between the 'Tuner List' and 'Update List' (Or whatever they're called!).

 

[Daz...]

Did you fit the correct model head unit?

A 182 can be either Tuner list or Update list.

 

[superclio]

There was an adapter plugged into the harness at the back, which in turn plugged into the aftermarket head unit that was iun the car when I got it. There is a steering wheel control on the car, but it was non-functional with the Sony radio that came with the motor.

If there's two models, it could be that I have the wrong one... I ordered what *looks* like the right unit on eBay but I could have been mistaken - Is there any way to know which part number is the right one for my car?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Daz...]

Later cars were Update list. It says which model radio it is on the front. Generally if it’s an 05/55 plate it’ll be Update list.

Unfortunately I don’t know if anyone knows the change over point.

 

[superclio]

OK cool it's an 05 and I think I have a Tuner List head unit, so I'll grab an Update List and see how I get on from there. Thanks for the advice.

 

[superclio]

Later cars were Update list. It says which model radio it is on the front. Generally if it’s an 05/55 plate it’ll be Update list.

Unfortunately I don’t know if anyone knows the change over point.

Just to say thanks - I got the Update List and it's now working. Appreciate the help - Cheers.

 

[Daz...]

Glad it’s working :up: