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head unit not working!!??

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Old 08-10-2009, 12:28 PM
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Angry head unit not working!!??

hi my battery recently died and i couldnt start my car in any way .. the only option i had was to roll it down my hill and drop the clutch. it started after that but now my head unit wont turn on and the lights from it dont even work when i turn my headlights on at night????!! PLS HELP
 
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Old 08-10-2009, 03:30 PM
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charge or replace the battery, then remove the battery for 10 min. Reattach battery cables and see if this fixes your problem.
 
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Old 08-10-2009, 04:46 PM
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nope, that didnt work =(
 
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Old 08-10-2009, 04:48 PM
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do you have any check engine codes?
 
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Old 08-10-2009, 05:11 PM
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Also have you check to see if the fuse is out?
 
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Old 08-10-2009, 08:55 PM
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no check engine light.. cant find the fuse for it
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 10:44 AM
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What year is your car, and what model is it?
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 12:10 PM
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2001 audi a4 2.8l 30valve quattro
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 12:34 PM
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are any of the gauges working on the head unit, or are just the lights not working?
sorry for all the questions, just making sure I understand the situation.
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 12:48 PM
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lights dont glow on the head unit if thats what youre asking .. i believe it does make a little noise when i turn on the car but then it stops .. seems like the cd moves a little inside
 

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