Kenwood headunit has power but wont turn on

[Neaty]

it wont work at all now, i reset it by pressing the button, input the security code then as soon as it either tries to play a cd or connect to a radio station it crashes again.

I try this again and again and it just crashes! pile of sh!te!

[S11EPS]

If it won't work at all, you'll need to disconnect the permanent live for at least half an hour to let it clear itself down - just pull the fuse, there's no need to remove the stereo.

I moved from Pioneer to Kenwoods about 8 years ago when my friend was a sales manager there, and hence I got an awesome discount (and I got top notch tech advice).

Now he is no longer there, I once again have a Pioneer in my gap in the dash - I just couldn't be doing with the down time (and then the time spent re-entering all of my settings etc).

[Neaty]

ok so just pull the fuse out for half an hour or so then reset it and put my security code in?

thanks for your help mate

i defo wont be buying another kenwood thats for sure!!

[S11EPS]

yeah, half an hour with no power to it should be sufficient for it to get a hold of itself.

I would avoid playing the discs you have identified as problematic, just for your own sanity...

[Neaty]

ok cheers matey 

well it appeared to be just one cd that was playing up, namely Van Halen Best of Both worlds, disc 1...now it is every cd i put in.

[mk2_singh]

 

feel sorry for you mate but i know how you feel 

[Neaty]

ha ha cheers!

well its working now....touch wood. took the fuse out as per Sheps' advice and it now works....until the next time it crashes anyway!!