Central display disappeared

ajlansdale · 28th April 2022, 07:47

I have only had the car for two weeks and am getting on well with it. But after a couple of days the central display on the Alpine ICE stopped displaying. So I cannot tune the radio, although the sound system works and the computer operated by the LH stalk comes up on the dash.
I have heard that one needs to disconnect the battery for 30 mins or so to reboot all the systems. BUT I don't have the radio code and no on-line supplier seem able to oblige, given the serial number and the VIN. Someone suggested that the last 4 digits of the serial number is the code, but I daren't risk it. Any helppp would be much appreciated.

SD1too · 28th April 2022, 10:14

Hello Andrew and

to the club.

Are you asking about the 4x3 LCD "hi-line" unit which also displays the satellite navigation maps? If so, it doesn't have a security code.

I'd suggest though that you first check your spare wheel well where the video module resides. It may have been water damaged.

Simon

ajlansdale · 28th April 2022, 10:19

Yes thats the one. So before disconnecting the battery, I should look in the spare wheel well. I will go and have a looknow. Thanks

SD1too · 28th April 2022, 10:43

Andrew,

Before disconnecting the battery open the tailgate and wait for the red LED on the sat. nav. computer/disc drive to extinguish. If this is overlooked, this ECU won't shut down properly and it will become useless.

Simon

ajlansdale · 28th April 2022, 11:11

Thanks Simon,

The two modules look dry as a bone.

I will try and attach two photos

SD1too · 28th April 2022, 12:45

Thanks for the pictures Andrew. Unfortunately I cannot enlarge thumbnails but is that rust I see in the bottom of the spare wheel well (suggesting it has been wet before your ownership)?

When you unlock the car does the video module's cooling fan begin buzzing loudly?

Simon

ajlansdale · 28th April 2022, 12:55

I checked to ensure that the GPS LED had stopped blinking or had stopped shining. I disconnected the battery for 40 minutes.

When I re-connected everything seemed to work except the central display.

When I turned on the ignition there was a brief flash on the screen for a couple of milli-seonds but nothing else. Numbers 15, 16 and 29 fuses are fine.

When I first had the car the display showed the menu in tiny lettering about a quarter of an inch high. The Radio display was normal size.

I fitted a 'new' satnav and disc since that never worked.

So what next ? should I obtain a 'new' module and if so, is it the driver's side one or the passenger (LH)

Any help would be appreciated.

ajlansdale · 28th April 2022, 13:36

the passenger side modules cooling fan buzzed for a minute or so and then switched off.

SD1too · 28th April 2022, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajlansdale

I fitted a 'new' satnav and disc since that never worked.

Ahh, you're saying that when you bought the car the sat. nav. disc drive/computer in the boot didn't work so you've fitted a second-hand replacement; have I got that right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajlansdale

the passenger side modules cooling fan buzzed for a minute or so and then switched off.

Thanks for confirming, that's normal.

Simon

ajlansdale · 28th April 2022, 14:03

bought one from a breakers. The old one had a disk stuck inside and a wouldn't eject. So assumed, snce the display was a bit dicky, that was the problem.

Was that a bad move ??

28th April 2022, 07:47	#1
ajlansdale Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Central display disappeared I have only had the car for two weeks and am getting on well with it. But after a couple of days the central display on the Alpine ICE stopped displaying. So I cannot tune the radio, although the sound system works and the computer operated by the LH stalk comes up on the dash. I have heard that one needs to disconnect the battery for 30 mins or so to reboot all the systems. BUT I don't have the radio code and no on-line supplier seem able to oblige, given the serial number and the VIN. Someone suggested that the last 4 digits of the serial number is the code, but I daren't risk it. Any helppp would be much appreciated.

28th April 2022, 10:14	#2
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,345 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Hello Andrew and to the club. Are you asking about the 4x3 LCD "hi-line" unit which also displays the satellite navigation maps? If so, it doesn't have a security code. I'd suggest though that you first check your spare wheel well where the video module resides. It may have been water damaged. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

28th April 2022, 10:43	#4
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,345 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Caution Andrew, Before disconnecting the battery open the tailgate and wait for the red LED on the sat. nav. computer/disc drive to extinguish. If this is overlooked, this ECU won't shut down properly and it will become useless. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

28th April 2022, 12:45	#6
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,345 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Thanks for the pictures Andrew. Unfortunately I cannot enlarge thumbnails but is that rust I see in the bottom of the spare wheel well (suggesting it has been wet before your ownership)? When you unlock the car does the video module's cooling fan begin buzzing loudly? Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

28th April 2022, 10:19	#3
ajlansdale Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes thats the one. So before disconnecting the battery, I should look in the spare wheel well. I will go and have a looknow. Thanks

28th April 2022, 12:55	#7
ajlansdale Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I checked to ensure that the GPS LED had stopped blinking or had stopped shining. I disconnected the battery for 40 minutes. When I re-connected everything seemed to work except the central display. When I turned on the ignition there was a brief flash on the screen for a couple of milli-seonds but nothing else. Numbers 15, 16 and 29 fuses are fine. When I first had the car the display showed the menu in tiny lettering about a quarter of an inch high. The Radio display was normal size. I fitted a 'new' satnav and disc since that never worked. So what next ? should I obtain a 'new' module and if so, is it the driver's side one or the passenger (LH) Any help would be appreciated.

28th April 2022, 13:36	#8
ajlansdale Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the passenger side modules cooling fan buzzed for a minute or so and then switched off.

28th April 2022, 14:03	#10
ajlansdale Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bought one from a breakers. The old one had a disk stuck inside and a wouldn't eject. So assumed, snce the display was a bit dicky, that was the problem. Was that a bad move ??