Hi all,

 

Took my 2012 Citigo in for a battery replacement last week and since then the radio won't turn on or off with the ignition! If I start the car then turn the radio on, my Bluetooth won't connect either (via satnav unit) but connects fine if the engine is off. I called the garage to query this and they said the error is with my ignition switch and a new one will cost £112 fitted. I understand it could be an issue with my ignition switch but just seems strange to happen immediately after a battery replacement? Any ideas?

I  seem to remember this coming up before (for some or other Skoda model) and it turned out there were options in some menu of the radio system that just needed re-setting to what they were pre-battery change. Choices of when the radio was powered on and off.  If I can remember what model/forum it was and some suitable search term, I'll link you to the thread.

That was easier than I expected. No idea whether your manual has same info, have a look:

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/489235-radio-issue/?do=findComment&comment=5493895

 

Unfortunately my radio doesn’t have any options like that and there’s nothing in the manual. Thanks for your help though