98 a4 v6 (B5)
i was straighting out pins for the cd changer connector with a screwdriver and i saw a small spark (my car was off). and now my whole radio system does not work. i checked the fuses in the main fuse box, and they all appear to be good. anyone have a clue??? before i take it into the stealership T_T

[edit 6/8/08]
i didnt think the wires were live... the engine was off, next time i know. now i need to figure out how to remove the radio w/o the tool because no one has it. does anyone know how?

P.S. my OBD2 port does not work after this incident, anyone know what it is?

 

you probably burned your radio man, idk if these stereos have a fuse but if it didnt you probably did.

 

there is a 5 amp fuse on the back of the radio, you could try that. Chances are though you burnt a circuit inside the radio.

 

wut 99a4now said. one thing you always have to remember is remove the battery of any electrical component when servicing it. i hope you learned your lesson and solve your problem

 

i didnt think the wires were live... the engine was off, next time i know. now i need to figure out how to remove the radio w/o the tool because no one has it. does anyone know how?

 

Check the fuse behind it and then id unplug the main fuse for a couple hours and plug it back in. That fixed mine.

And sorry i dont wanna steal your thread but can someone tell me if they cant start a new thread too mine just says not available or connection closed by remote server.

 

i dont know how to take out the radio without the flat tool, anyone know how?

 

They are like flat metal things with hooks on the end, you could try and make one. Search google, most people just buy the keys online though they arent too expensive.

 

the harness for you radio has one wire which has constant 12v dont matter if ur car is off or on when u turnyour key to ACC the accessory 12v wire in the harness actaully turns the radio on probably the same setup for the cd changer you probably just burnt out the fuse

 

wal mart by me had the tool. it's like 4 bux. if you can't get it i'll get you them, just send me the money for it +shipping. also ebay has it but it cost a little bit more