D Din sat nav problem. - Page 2

Simon.h · 4th September 2013, 10:40

Hi Sean, well I used my sat nav and the next day the screen turns blue again after 5 seconds.
It also now then listening to radio and I adjust the volume it did go back to radio screen for 5 seconds but now it goes the mg logo.

Thanks.

Dorset Bob · 5th September 2013, 10:28

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Originally Posted by Radioguy

Hi Simon

It seems more hardware than firmware related But we can try 2 things , a reflash of the firmware and a hard reset , Which means disconnecting your battery cable for at least 4 hours . reconnecting and restarting it. too see if it has a firmware glitch that will set itself straight.

If neither of these work , we will need to test the Motherboard on this unit.

So we should start with the Hard reset and , then tomorrow if that doesn't do anything I will send you he firmware

Sean

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Originally Posted by coolcat

I'm here or thereabouts if you need me

I just love it that these guys wade in with their help.

Most would wash their hands of it, as the unit was bought, secondhand, on eBay.
I am really glad I have got one of these units. Where else would you get this level of support?

coolcat · 5th September 2013, 11:13

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Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

I just love it that these guys wade in with their help.

Most would wash their hands of it, as the unit was bought, secondhand, on eBay.
I am really glad I have got one of these units. Where else would you get this level of support?

Thanks for your vote of confidence in us Bob

Who is the cheque made payable to

Seriously, that's what this place is all about for all of us, the help and hand of friendship on here is second to none in my opinion

Radioguy · 5th September 2013, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Simon.h

Hi Sean, well I used my sat nav and the next day the screen turns blue again after 5 seconds.
It also now then listening to radio and I adjust the volume it did go back to radio screen for 5 seconds but now it goes the mg logo.

Thanks.

Hi Simon

Sounds like we better get it on the bench ?

Simon.h · 5th September 2013, 17:58

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Originally Posted by Radioguy

Hi Simon

Sounds like we better get it on the bench ?

Oh! So what's my options?

Sent it to you for repair?
Trade it in for a upgrade?
Or can I just get a upgraded main board?

One thing I did miss is RDS on the radio.

Thanks.

Radioguy · 6th September 2013, 12:58

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Originally Posted by Simon.h

Oh! So what's my options?

Sent it to you for repair?
Trade it in for a upgrade?
Or can I just get a upgraded main board?

One thing I did miss is RDS on the radio.

Thanks.

hi Simon

Sorry I got side tracked yesterday PM
I really dont know what is involved completely in the repair until Jeff sees it so no way to give an estimate. It may just need a firmware flash or something simple.
All above options are opened to you Except Upgrading the main Board. It would have to be the same as what the system currently has.

Simon.h · 7th September 2013, 07:12

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Originally Posted by Radioguy

hi Simon

Sorry I got side tracked yesterday PM
I really dont know what is involved completely in the repair until Jeff sees it so no way to give an estimate. It may just need a firmware flash or something simple.
All above options are opened to you Except Upgrading the main Board. It would have to be the same as what the system currently has.

So its coolcat jeff who does the repairs?

coolcat · 7th September 2013, 08:27

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Originally Posted by Simon.h

So its coolcat jeff who does the repairs?

That will be me

Hi Simon,
We would need to put it on a bench test and check to see what is happening with your unit.
As Sean said, it could possibly just need a firmware update to get it back on song again.
There could also be hardware issues but the only way of finding out is to bench test.
If you did wish to get it looked at Sean and myself will be able to assist you with getting your unit to the shop etc.

Simon.h · 7th September 2013, 17:49

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Originally Posted by coolcat

That will be me

Hi Simon,
We would need to put it on a bench test and check to see what is happening with your unit.
As Sean said, it could possibly just need a firmware update to get it back on song again.
There could also be hardware issues but the only way of finding out is to bench test.
If you did wish to get it looked at Sean and myself will be able to assist you with getting your unit to the shop etc.

Thanks, but due to limited funds I need to known costs before I sent it to you. Sorry I know it's hard to price a fault without see it!

coolcat · 7th September 2013, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Simon.h

Thanks, but due to limited funds I need to known costs before I sent it to you. Sorry I know it's hard to price a fault without see it!

Ok Simon,
To give you an idea on pricing an average repair replacing off the peg components (resistors, capacitors, diodes etc) or soldering dry joints etc would come in at about £30.00 including vat.
The postage on top of that would be around £7.00 each way or thereabouts.
If any major components need replacing. Screen, optical drive, audio output ic's etc we would have to discuss this with Sean on parts pricing.
If you sent it to us and decided against a repair or the unit just needed reflashing then the cost for diagnostics would be £10.00 including vat plus postage costs.

Hope that helps

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