READ DESCRIPTION FIRST!!!! **Updated** Ford Fiesta Radio Problem FIXED
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- **UPDATE 3 ** FEB 2018 My radio was still working perfectly until I hit a deer on the way to work. The damage totaled my car so I no longer have my Ford Fiesta. Im very confident that replacing the radio with a used Ford Fiesta OEM radio from a salvage yard was the fix.
**UPDATE 2** Just wanted to let everyone know as of
July 29, 2017 my radio is still working perfectly after replacing the radio with one from a salvage yard over a year ago.
***UPDATE 1***The problem persisted soon after this video. I found a replacement radio on eBay for $60. eBay user "discountoemradios" has really good deals on factory radios. I even bought the wrong one and they worked with me to return it and sent me the correct one. Hope this helps those having the same issue. stores.ebay.com...
Original statement: My 2013 ford fiesta had this loud crackling and popping coming from the speakers. It also would pop once and all audio would mute. I seem to have some how fixed the issue.
Bro I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you and this video. I spent all of 2 days doing everything for subs, new speakers, etc. for this nightmare of a vehicle I have and as soon as it came time to sound test, that crackling noise happened and I about lost my shit. I got a soldering iron and even soldered and shrink tubed everything I know I didnt mess up XD, so I calmed down grabbed a water and saw this, saved myself 700$. Also it does come back from time to time but never as bad, its just that that connector has to have the wires straight and everything taped or tubed to prevent electric current between one another and it should be mint.
Hey man, would you be able to help me out?
I had the same issue I just bought the radio online for 106 dollars and installed it myself and problem solved. I did end up buying a different model with the satellite radio and it still worked. Whatever you do don’t take it to the dealership fix it yourself it’s too simple to pay somebody else.
Mine hasnt worked in months. Im interested in your solution. SO you can get a generic radio to fit in behind this radio and when its done it all looks the same as original? I thought Id have to buy a whole new unit from Ford for 700 bucks
THIS WORKS!!!!!
My bf's car radio suddenly made an awful popping sound when starting up his 2011 Ford Fiesta, and then the audio stopped working completely. We tried factory reseting the SYNC system, tried the "turn it off then on again" method for his car, phone, bluetooth, and radio. Nothing.
It seemed to be just loose/dusty wires because we tried this and the radio works just fine now. Thank you so much!!!!
I thought I was the only one with this problem thank you so much
Man I don’t usually comment on videos but this video perfectly described the problem I am having and was able to fix it thank you soooo munch
I have not used my radio in about 2 1/2 years because it was doing exactly what your was doing. I spoke with the ford dealership, who stated there wasn't a recall and I would have to take it in so they could do a diagnostic test which was gonna run me a little over a hundred dollars. I'm definitely going to try this! Thank you!
My video doesnt help much as far as fixing the problem. The updates in the description are what really did it for me. Hopefully it works for you.
Amanda Maestas did you try this and get it to work? I haven't used my radio in 2 years either and am gonna mess with it this weekend and see how it goes for my car
My 2013 Focus did this. I was able to get the radio to function (not crap out and pop) by putting a toggle switch on the main power line (the wire is the one to far left on the larger of the 2 connectors when facing radio.) I would switch the power off when leaving the car, then back on when I drove it next time. Apparently the constantly "on" state of the radio takes a toll on something inside the radio. I did this for a while with no issues, then I read that I could use a newer unit from a 2016 so long as only the year code was different (I've heard other combos are compatible also.) It was worth $50 to not have to play with a toggle switch, though I think others might like to know that the radio can be "reset" like this for a short-term fix. The toggle switch is a lot easier than pulling the fuse as some people would do!
I wish she would make a video on how to do this!
I have a 2014 Ford focus that I’m afraid to drive now because of the loud sounds that go on even when I’m outside of the car.
I don’t know what to do
I'm about to try this first. No one listened to my random pops and audio cuts complaints all summer but for two days now my car has just hissed static regardless of me having the key in. Even if the wire thing buys me time to get my paycheck and buy a new stereo, 30 minute drives of full angry static multiple times a day is more than my weak mind can take.
Thanks, man.
I know it can be aggravating. But its been almost two years since I swapped out radios and its been perfect ever since.
Michael Basham moving the cords didn't help. Definitely going to have to swap the radio.
People with this problem and this is on the Focus too... call FORD and report it... tell them how dangerous it is... loud static while you are driving is startling and not safe.... anyways FORD will have to report the call to the NTSB and then something may be done. The FORD rep told me they have to be called... it doesn't matter about all the complaints on the internet, they need to hear them... blow their phones up!
Can you tell me what to do and say exactly and what number to call? Did you get anywhere with the dealership? I’m afraid to drive my 2014 Ford focus because of the loud sound and now I can’t use my radio.
Shouldn’t this be a recall?
I’m not good at phone calls or fighting large companies.
Let me know if you made any progress or what you think should be done.
Thanks!
Its weird cause that is EXACTLY how i explained what was happening to my radio. It was crazy crackling snd then some popping sounds and theb eventually it finally just died. Havent had radio for like 2 or 3 years. I winder if that would work still since its been dead for awhile. It the summer when it gets hot it will still crackle and pop sometimes but rarely.
Holy shit dude I wish I would’ve found your video sooner it’s been two years since I’ve had sound I’ll try this
Did it work ? I just bought this hoopty not knowing the reputation these focus have .
Awesome! Mine was doing the exact same thing 2014 transit connect XLT. Started off intermittently and then got worse even with the radio turned off. I was about to buy a aftermarket with the adapter kit but I tried this first and it worked.Thank you.
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Bro, you are freakin awesome, it actually works man, I'm happy I saw this video.
Update: I ended up having to buy a used stereo from a 2015 focus on ebay. Paid $66 total.
You can reset 2013 focus radio by turning off vehicle take out keys open driver door hit lock doors on stereo panel. (Ford told me)
When this didnt work...
I took my radio out (metal box) unscrewed the plate on bottom. Unhooked the CD player ribbon from under the circuit board...pushed it back in ( not sure if this was needed just from other ppl info I got online) when I blew on wire connectors and plugged em all back in it works again. FINALLY!!!
Same excact. Thank you man.
And it worked.👍❤️
My 2013 is doing the same thing. It is very loud!!! I am going to try doing this. Thank you.
I'm having the same problem with mine, i will try it and post the results, Thanks man for sharing this.
Thanks a lot :) I was able to fix this issue quite easily. Just had to struggle a bit for finding the right tools to unscrew the joints. Thanks again
Where did you find right tools? I'm having the same issue
I had mine fixed by a local company to me - OEM Auto Audio Inc. out of Manlius, NY.
Imma for sure try this mine is doing exactly what your describing so thank you
Merci mon gars tu m’a sauvé 🙏🙏
Will give this ago its happening with mine even when I turn the engine off an take the key out it still does it
2/2/19 I have fixed mine!!! (so far) the short in the wiring harness is coming from the control mod itself the wires are too tight coming up into the harness I cut all the electrical tape off as far as I could go BUT what I found is there is a pinch in the wires where they tied it when you left off the control mod off of the car to expose the stereo they have the wires tied at the bottom of the concole cut that off and then cut and remove the tape to those wires then message those wires and straighten them back out DO NOT TIE THEM BACK DOWN let them lie freely....have tested the car for hours on bumpy roads and the heater on high blowing through to top vents (trying to create as much heat as possible up there) and have had NO.....NO...problems at ALL!!!!!
Rick Sliker I ended up replacing the radio unit It’s easy to find one in ebay
THANK YOU SO MUCH! IT WORKS! I can take chill pill now! Lol
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Thank you so much I'm having the same issue with my 2014 Ford fiesta I will edit and update this comment after I attempt to use the solution to fix it if it doesn't work no hard feelings you at least giving me hope using voice to text while I drive with headphones on protecting my ears from the loud popping so I am sorry if there's any weird parts
Any updates?
My car (2013 ford focus) was doing the same thing. I tried to unwrap and rewrap the cables, and that did fix the problem for only 3 days. After the 3 days the radio started making static again and would persist even when the car was turned off. My last hope was to buy a new radio from a scrap yard for $80 and that seemed to fix the problem so far.
Brandon OBryan yeah that's exactly what mine did. I've been using the salvage radio for over a year now with no issues.
Michael Basham Hey man, how can I change the radio myself? because I'd rather do it than have to pay Ford $600 to fix their own mistake.
lmvks you can watch my video that basically shows you how to remove the radio main head unit. Once it's out you locate the model numbers on it and get the same exact one from a salvage yard and install it. It shouldn't need any software patches or updates to work. Mine did not.
Michael, thanks so much for posting this, it helped me so much. the radio now works - for how long i dont know. but its appreciated.
the radio swap was my permanent fix. I don't have to worry about it now though. I hit a deer with my fiesta and totaled it. Now I have a new Ford Focus with its own list of new issues:(
My car is doing the same thing-will try this today
The radio in my Focus 2014 does not work at all. Started with a high static noise, not shut off completely. Ford wants money to fix it, but I have info that from 2012 to 2013 radio production were defected. I will not stop until Ford be responsible. I will never buy another Ford
Where did you get the info that radio production was defective in 2012-2013? Can you pass that along?
Something happened to my car to do are you doing play I can't even go to the menu
Interesting I did not know this. I had the same thing happen. 2014 focus here. I’m glad I found this video and thread. I’ll have to call Ford tomorrow because I’m fed up not having a working radio. Especially now that the Bluetooth function is no longer working.
You think you're going to get them to fix your car?
Me running to my car to try this lmao
Having the same problem with my 2012 Ford transit connect. Will try this. Thanks.
100 percent fix. Remove retainer plastic clips on Amp chips inside radio housing. Replace cpu grease. Heat expands clips preventing chips to spread heat to radio chassis. This will fix it this time
It would be nice to have a description of how you opened up the unit. I had no sound but Rice Krispies and pops. On taking it out and put contact cleaner spray on the connectors - nothing improved on putting the fuse back but I knocked it on the 'head' a bit and it came back to life but in a few minutes the pops and sizzles came back. suppose that there is a loose contact somewhere inside. It gets a lot of hot sun on it here so thermal movement over the years has probably taken it's toll. So now I want to open it up - but where to start? I don't think that the top side is the way to go because of the CD mechanism. Looks like the back side of the unit is the heat sink. During lockdown I successfully did a motherboard chip re-soldering on a MacBook Pro - so I have an idea what you are talking about.
I have now opened up the unit - four screws on the bottom side and loosen the two black bolts on the back and side - these are the ones that hold the clips for the amplifier chips. A ribbon connector from the circuit board to the CD player unit seems to be OK. The thermal paste was dry - I replenished it. I re-assembled it and put it back. But when I put in the fuse again - no joy - back to square one. Since giving it a good knock seemed to fix it momentarily at one point, maybe there is a cracked solder joint somewhere on the circuit board (this was the problem with the computer - needed an improvised microscope to see what I was doing - a lens from a laser pointer and some sticky stuff [blu tac] on the phone camera, no residue flux and a fine pointed, thermostatically controlled soldering iron). Next weekend I might take the unit out again and see if I can spot a cracked solder joint - perhaps the power amp chips are candidates - the heat sink clamps must put a stain on the solder joints and the solder is most likely lead-free, i.e. brittle. Since this occurred to me now that I have put everything back together, I'll have a cold beer and meditate on it! I took photos of the unit whilst disassembling it, if anyone is interested. If it works out that the cracked solder joint is right then I will document that as well.
Had another go and it seems like it is fixed. Took out the radio/CD unit - opened it up from the bottom and disconnected the ribbon cable on the CD subunit end to get the circuit board out so that I could visually check the solder joints on the amp chips. Apparently there were no dry or cracked solder joints. Put a drop of contact cleaner on the ribbon cable end. There is another copper coloured small ribbon cable in the CD subunit which I also disconnected and put a drop of contact cleaner (not sprayed - could contaminate the CD player optics). In both cases there are little brown sliders on each side to release the ribbon cable. My reasoning with respect to the ribbon cable, is that there is quite a bit of movement over time since the CD subunit has its own suspension system. I did have a good look at the ribbon cable which has several factory applied folds in it, but I didn't see any obvious cracks in it. The other point is the the CD subunit is always on because it will accept a CD or eject one even if the car is off and the keys out of the ignition. Thus a faulty connection to the CD subunit could potentially cause these sounds even if everything is nominally switched off. Put everything back together and put the fuse back in - no pops and crackles. I haven't been out for a drive yet but hopefully it will work well for a while. Later I will probably take the car out and have to leave it in the tender hands of valet parking in a grotty city centre car park - then I will see if the matter is fixed!
I also bet whe you replaced the components back you made a better connection from the amp chip to the frame. Those sounds are from a bad amp. Removing the amp chip plasitic retainer -which has expanded from heat= closes the gap and adding theral paste like for cpu's will transfer heat to the frame. I havn't been online and couldnt find you post, (but now i know how to find my comments i made!) is why it took so long to respond. If this happens again you know what is is.. I didnt post removal of unit because there are a couple good easy to find ones on youtube. Keep ROCKIN' Dude!
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yep been fixing stuff Ike this for 40 years. tried lots of stuff like pulling the radio apart and looking for bad solder connections. Untaped the wires and it started working. Possibly there is a broken wire inside the plastic insulation of the wire??
Guys I just want to say my radio had been crackling and static so bad it hurt my ears and I was going to replace the radio (acm) but I didn’t. I unplugged the connectors in the back of the radio and plugged them back in and it’s been working
Yeah that seemed to work for about a week or so for me then the static noise came back.
Thanks for posting! I am going to try this this weekend and hope it works. Mine does the exact same thing you described. It’s becoming more frequent. My guess was a loose wire or some sort of fuse, but as soon as I turn the car off and on it works again
I ended up replacing my radio with one from a salvage $60 completely fixed the issue. 2 years with no more
issues
same with my '14 Focus ST. took housing off and tightened up the wiring harness leading into the radio buttons board. Loose wire was problem
I replaced my audio control module ($89 fix) and haven’t had an issue since!
Is that the inside case ?
Thank you. An hour long with that constant noise is enough torture for you to commit murder.
Thank you for posting! I'm having the same problem with my radio (2011 Fiesta). Dealership wants $530 to replace the control module. After researching this very common problem seems that radio replacement is the best fix. Did you loose your sync, usb, aux, or other features? Did you have to take it to Ford to sync the new radio up?
I just replaced my radio in my 2011 fiesta yesterday with one from a salvage yard. Sync and Bluetooth still work! Hope it helps if you haven't already gone ahead and done the work already.
Yes, @Andrew Udelhoven. I was able to easily replace mine from a salvaged 2011 Fiesta. Didn't take but just a few minutes to swap the two. Snapped in the three clips and back to like it never happened! Works great and I only paid $125 with shipping for my new-to-me stereo! No more popping!!
operation316 control module is on warranty
operation316 Sr did you buy the entire audio system? or only de Focomo mudule that is below the glovebox? I have the same issue and I haven't bought the module because no one seems to know if reprograming is necessary... I have no access to a dealer to even ask
operation316 if this works I'm sending you flowers!
Thanks so much for this video, man!
no problem, the fiesta is a lemon! I wish Ford would just recall the entire vehicle haha
Michael Basham It is a lemon. Have problems thay even Ford cant fix. They lie dont want to fix it or say they do & dont fix. I hope the Class act Lawsuit goes through & we all could get our money back.
Agreed. Stereos worked better in the 80's. Meanwhile three and a half decades later, my sound system poops out after five years? BS. That should be the last thing to go out on a vehicle. I've never had so many problems with one car in my entire life. I had to have a complete transmission replacement after five days off the lot. Not to mention the electrical issues and all the weird water leaks through-out the chassis. Can't wait to see whats next! Im tired of this garbage.
The transmission is horrible. I hate the "transmission shudder" that they claim is normal.
FLUX..My car is still doing the electrical. I found putting the key in slow pervents it.......for a drive or two -_-........but did you get your electrical fix. if so what is it. they swear me up and down my radio makes my car has issues...said my radio is giving me tranny issues..smh...liars
The problem I'm having with mine is when I turn it on alls it displays is the time and Ford audio welcome wtf is goin on is there a loose connection somewhere or what?
lemons
This worked for me as well! Thank you!
So I'm having this same problem....it's very startling when your driving and a loud pop comes through the speaker. I called ford to have the problem fixed which luckily I have a warranty...it's just getting the car in there and them keeping it for a week while I have no other means of transportation that sucks cause I work. These damn cars have so many problems there's also a recall on the transmission which there is a lawsuit against ford going on. If that lawsuit goes through I will be getting either a replacement car, down payment on a new one or cash....ford has even called me to offer purchasing my vehicle back...so o recommend checking with Ford if your car is on the recall list....
I received a letter about the transmission lawsuit. I didnt fall into any of the listed categories. I had a couple transmission related issues fixed before my warranty ran out. I read that they extended the transmission warranty to 110XXX miles or something like that but my 2013 already has 140XXX miles on it. I fixed my radio issue for $50 bucks. Even if I still had a warranty $50 is worth not having to deal with my ford dealership. But for anyone else I would always recommend checking into recalls especially if the car is still under warranty.
Luis, did you get this problem solved from Ford? because I have same exactly problem for my Focus 2014.
The other wire is missing in the video so there is a big one and the antenna
Appreciate the post!
it's work for me thank you
I don’t understand how replacing the radio/cd unit is a fix if the wires were the issue. The new unit still uses the old wires.
I have the exact same problem. Why don't Ford have a recall on this? I've been buying Ford vehicles. For years. Been a loyal customer. Where's Ford's loyalty? So many people have this same issue. I will not buy another Ford ever after this. They screwed up. Instead of making it right. They want more money. I guess in the end. This will cost them, they have lost a lot of customers. Over this.
Same thing with the damn transmission
Same happens to my daughters 2012 Focus.
Thanks, gonna try it.
Thank You Brother.
OMG I cant wait to try this...
Did it work,?
thanks for sharing
I just came across this video after having the same issue. How long did it solve the problem for?
Do you have to unplug the car battery before touching those wires?
Marcie0613 I did not unhook the battery but it’s never a bad idea to unhook the battery if it makes you feel more comfortable while working.
I already tried it and i don't think that is the rootcause. The issue shloud be in the receiver's electronic circuit. Probably one of the component was not made to resist heat for many years.
Im going to try, thanks for posting.
My 2013 Fiesta radio just popped and then never turned back on. Everything else seems to be good, so hoping just the receiver. So these aren't coded then? I took the plunge and bought the exact AE8T19C107AK that my 2013 had. Hopefully will just be swap and go.
BradMiller89 Did it work??
My 2012 focus is doing the same thing
I took mine apart and it was just a bad connection on the back of the screen module
I bought a used radio from a junkyard and put it in but it's not working, is their a code I need to put in or something
I was in Bill Curie Ford in Tampa,Fl.. STAY AWAY...they kept my car for a week & said my radio having a shortage causes my car to have transmission problems. Unhooked radio...still problems. i hate FORD. should of listen and got Chevy or Dodge. I hate my Fiesta.
Yeah I hate the "transmission shudde" that they claim is normal. I recently went to the local dealership in hopes to possibly unload my heap. They could have got me out of my ford fiesta and into a new ride but then Id be back in the hole $20k plus.
There was a recall for the TCM and PCM modules that tell the transmission when to shift gears etc. My car was in the dealership for over a year. (Ford Focus 2012) After fighting with them to replace both of those via the warranty, some amazing way my wiring harnest was broken. I was out of 3 grand vs the original 10k they were trying to charge. I am now having the radio issue. Just paid it off and hope to trade it in for a real car and not a practice toy.
Welcome to almost every Ford dealership service center in the USA. Also their cars are crap these days. I feel really bad for retired Ford engineers who actually designed quality vehicles in their day and are now stuck with junkers like a Fiesta or Focus with bad transmissions and comments like these. Ford needs to step up their engineering department. Until then I'm not buying any more Ford cars.
I'm doing this right now actually, and I can't physically get my radio out? It feels like it's stuck. Way more complicated than just pulling it out, to me at least!
I have found that some factory radios for whatever reason can be a little difficult to pull loose. It could be something as simple as a deformed clip or other plastic defects from the factory. You might even get a flash light and check each side of the radio. There should be a white nub on each side of the radio that are used to guide the unit into place. They stick out on each side. Those can cause it to hang up as well. Once you have all the bolts out, I would wiggle, gently twist, push and pull the unit until it is free.
I did that and it still don't work
Did you have to get the used radio programmed or was is plug and play?
Plug and play. Just replace it with the same serial numbers as the old one
But what made it go bad in the first place?
After some searching around this seems to be a consistent issue with this model of vehicle; so were the stock radios just low quality? Will replacing it only be a short-term fix and something similar will happen later on because of some other problem? or is this actually saving the $500 that ford wants to charge to fix it?
All I can tell you is that the radio went bad and I replaced it with a used radio. Its been almost 2 years now and my radio is still working great with zero issues.
Has the replacement radio you purchased fixed the problem? I'm having the same issue and am hoping the solution is as easy as swapping the stock radio.
After swapping out radios I haven't had a bit of trouble. Checkout the seller on eBay in the description. I sound like a commercial but they gave me exactly what I needed and for a fraction of the cost.
Hi! I just want to know if you had to reprogram the new module for your car to recognize it, or did you just simply replace it and had to do nothing else?
Julio Constanza I made sure I replaced it with the exact same model. Then when I plugged it in it worked perfectly. Everything works just like its supposed to. Maybe I got lucky, but my experience was "plug and play" no programming.
Same thing w/ my 2012 Ford SE. It's gotten to the point where it's driving me insane while I drive. Fucking Ford should have recalled these things...
Swap the radio out or for quick relief pull the radio fuse under the hood.
my 2013 fiesta did the same thing replaced the radio with aftermarket and now the radion doesnt turn off. unless you manually power the radio down. called ford and they dont seem to care.
Dion Harris that's odd. When you say you replaced it with an aftermarket radio do you mean you replaced the old factory radio with an actual Ford radio or you installed an aftermarket radio like a Sony,JVC, Polk, Clarion style ? If the radio won't turn off on its own when you turn the car off it sounds like it's wired up incorrectly.
Also if you replaced it with a Ford radio from a salvage yard you have to make absolutely sure you replaced it with the exact model that your car came with. I tried to get by with buying one that was off a couple digits on the model number and it wouldn't work. It would plug up to the wiring harness but it wouldn't even power on.
I am going through this right now with my 2012 ff and I took it to 4 different shops didn't know what to do I have since taken the radio out but before that the control wasn't even turning on the radio it moved past the stage of pooping to where I had to take the fuse put for 4 months and now No sound
After swapping out radios I haven't had a bit of trouble. Checkout the seller on eBay in the description. I sound like a commercial but they gave me exactly what I needed and for a fraction of the cost.
Oh and by the way mine never made a pooping sound? Lol. That sounds like some next level sh*t! Haha
yup my 2013 FF passed that stage too. no sound. wont turn on.
I have an issue where when on aux/bluetooth the audio randomly just stops and continues after a while. Sometimes after a few seconds and somtimes even after a few minutes. Anyone else having this problem or know how to fix it? It's pretty annoying.
What exactly did you replace? The CD player, LCD display, or fomoco 19h464 bqwsa module? I have the same problem on my 2013 Fiesta. Started popping and whining and now it doesn't work at all.
Curtis P I replaced the main head unit. It houses the CD player and other components for the stereo.
Is their a code or something to unlock it?
You the real mvp
haha Thanks. Two years since I swapped out radios and its been perfect, no issues.
Michael Basham just went out on me again. Thinking it's my radio. Been looking at scrap yards and haven't gotten lucky yet. This trick did work through for a good while. Thanks man!
I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta. I'm not finding any 2011 Radio/CD mechanisms on the website you suggested. Would it be alright to just buy a 2013-2014 mechanism for my fiesta? Or would that not be recommended?
I would take a picture of the serial number and send it to that ebay seller. Ask them if they have one compatible with your car. I bought one that didnt match my old radios serial number and it wouldnt work.
Is there anything else involved in replacing the radio other than plugging those three harnesses into the new (used) radio? I'm completely removing my radio today - the static and popping are constant now and keep happening for a couple minutes even when the piece of garbage is off.
As far as i can remember there are two wiring harnesses and the radio antenna cable which is some what fragile.
as you can see in the video I broke my antenna cable. I bought a new one from the ford dealership for $28.
So when you say you replaced the radio, what exactly did you buy? Do you have a link to exactly what you bought? I am having the exact issue and want to make sure I'm buying the correct thing to fix it.
Amanda Eubanks I replaced the main head unit. It houses the CD player and other stereo components. I put the name of a eBay seller in my description. I don't know if that seller is still in business. Car-part.com is a website where you can search for parts at local salvage yards. I wrote down the model numbers off my head unit "metal cd player box" and replaced it with that exact model. It's been over a year and my radio works fine. I just plugged the replacement in and it worked just like it should.
Michael Basham I took mine out this weekend after watching your video. The static got so bad that it did my entire 30 minute drive to work! So thank you for the video and the update. I found a local place with the exact aftermarket radio, but I can live without it for now as long as my car isn't going insane!
The Ford Fiesta I drive is a 2011 model and the battery died. When I jump started the car, the only electrical button that illuminates is the 'Menu' button. The aux, radio, CD no longer illuminate and no longer work. Does anyone have a solution for this? I'd take it to an official Ford Garage, but I know they'll charge a ridiculous price for something that's possibly very easy to fix.
my fiesta did some weird stuff when I would jump it. It seems the fiesta has a sensitive electrical system. I took it to the dealership which I never do but I thought at least they could diagnose the problem for me and then id choose to fix it or not. The transmission wasnt shifting right and they had replaced some control module in it once before and ford covered the cost. It ended up being a bad batter or so they said. But after the new battery I never had anymore trouble with the transmission or weird electrical issues.
You didn't have to buy a new harness or anything? Just another oem factory radio?
After swapping out radios I haven't had a bit of trouble. Checkout the seller on eBay in the description. I sound like a commercial but they gave me exactly what I needed and for a fraction of the cost.
Thanks I bought a radio from them and its working like its brand new
I was having the same issues with the cracking and high pitch noises for a bit. Now none of my sound sytem works at all. I cant even switch to different audio modes either. I tried loosening the wires to no prevail. Any other sugestions before I buy a new radio?
read my description under the video. I ended up replacing my radio with one from a salvage
yard for around $60 worked great ever since.
Michael Basham yeaaaah I did, I was hoping there might be something else. 60 bucks on a limited budget is 60 bucks lol. Thanks though.
I'm having the same problem
Guys, don't you know what could be a problem with fiesta 2010 if cd player randomly turns on and starts to load cd while there is no cd,it happens all the time just in the middle of the ride out of nowhere every now and then 🤣
so did this work and does it still work cause my car does the same thing and wondering if i got to get anew radio and put it in or if i just got to mess with the one thats in there
After swapping out radios I haven't had a bit of trouble. Checkout the seller on eBay in the description. I sound like a commercial but they gave me exactly what I needed and for a fraction of the cost.
Is there a way to completely disable that audio? I dont use radio anymore just my phone(Not on Bluetooth audio)
Yonatan Makara to disable the initial popping and crackling I believe I pulled the radio fuse that's located under the hood. It's been a while since I dealt with this issue. I seem to remember it being difficult to get the thing to quit making noise. I ended up pulling the fuse and I believe I even pulled out the radio until I got a replacement.
Michael Basham Thank you. After i was told from a friend it could be the radio itself. So thats what i did. i popped it open unplug the radio and atena cable and removed it all. Made sure my dashboard buttons still work which it does. So no more noise lol. But no more radio. Which is fine cuz i dont care off it.
My car got flooded a few months ago and my module is dead the radio works but the Bluetooth and USB are dead I know there is a Module right down the glovebox but no one answered the question til now can I buy one on eBay to replace it my self without reprogramming?
Juan Carlos I would assume any component that's replaced with the exact model should work without programming
That's what I thought but before to buy one I read the description and in every single article it says programing required it is almost 200$ that S why I haven't buy the module since not even the seller can answer my question
its 7mm bolts
Can we get another update
The radio was still working great up until I hit a deer on the way to work and it totaled my fiesta. Replacing my radio was the fix. I had zero problems after replacing the radio.
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TOOK A PART INSIDE 2 AMPLIFIER THEY ARE SO SO HOT THAT YOU BURN YOUR HAND WTF RADIO IS THAT ,WILL REPLACE WITH ANOTHER ONE FROM EBAY
Hey just wanna see if you will respond. I wanna ask a couple questions
Scotty Flores ok what’s up ?
whats up?
So is the radio still working?
After swapping out radios I haven't had a bit of trouble. Checkout the seller on eBay in the description. I sound like a commercial but they gave me exactly what I needed and for a fraction of the cost.
Yooper Life69 so did you swap out just the radio unit itself or everything including the bezel because im getting no lights on my buttons or anything
will the screen turn back on
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DOSE ANYONE KNOW HOW TO FIX IT , (WHATS THA CAUSE). MINE IS TOTALLY SHOT .
In my case it was was actually something in the radio itself. I replaced the radio with one from a salvage yard and never had another audio problem. This should be a legitimate recall but for some reason ($$$$$) ford doesnt want to own up to the Fiesta flaws.
@@basham50 Did you just replace the case inside after you took off the surface panel？
Is that just the inside case need to be replaced?
郁琨 i ended up replacing the main control module. It is basically the cars “radio” except it doesn’t have a dial or buttons on it. It only has a slot for the cd. When you remove the panels like I do in the video the main radio control module will be exposed. The the removable metal box that the wiring harness plugs into. I found a good used one at a auto salvage for around $60. Never had another issue after that.
Just buy a Honda