Espace mk4 radio not working

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carbonciocc
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Espace mk4 radio not working

Post by carbonciocc »

Hi new member here.

Can anyone help? we have an Espace mk4 3.0 dci Initiale 53 plate.

Our radio started working intermittently, it would switch off and on on its own, but it has now stopped altogether.
There appears to be power at the radio and the cd changer.
We have tried the remote to start the radio and fitted new batteries and also the top buttons on the steering stalk.
I have had to fit a new car battery today also, but still no joy with the radio.

Many thanks in advance.

Tony
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Post by R9UKE »

Hi Tony,

Is it the Cabasse system? Very prone to failure unfortunately.

It's usually the amp (which is separate from the CD player) which fails. I'm not sure where it's located in the Espace, in the Vel Satis it's under the rear seats.
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Hi thanks for your reply
Yes it is the Cabasse system, the unit I think you refer to is mounted behind the cd unit in the rear of the car, both of which have power.

Any idea what the usual failure is, this one cut in and out over a couple of weeks and has now failed altogether, with nothing showing on the dash.

Many thanks Tony
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Lots been going on here:
radio was replaced and it now works as it should do, i also had to remove the dash and have that repaired, this is now re-fitted and working correctly.

All I need now is to service my car, any ideas near Portsmouth.

Thanks Tony
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No idea of garages down there.

First off establish what you want done. Oil and filter change, air fiter, fuel filter and if an auto, then at least one gearbox oil change. Make sure you know what ATF fluid is needed and that they use it. I would also do brake fluid and engine coolant change.
"Service" means nothing really unless you have a record of regime and are following on from it in order. Otherwise my list is a minimum to start with.
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