Hi, I have an issue with the factory fitted radio unit (Columbus MP3), I noticed that the screen was fading and then coming back to life, now it has started turning on and off without any reason.

I’ve tried a hard reset but it has not fixed the problem.

Is this a common issue and is there a fix.

Thanks 

 

Try to reflash it.

Would you be kind enough to explain how I reflash it please.

Thanks

You need to download the firmware, burn a dvd and put that in. there are countless posts on this here if you use the search function.

Hi S/Dreams

Burn a CD!
Last time I did that was back to the 90’s with varied success.

Hopefully it’s possible to buy a preloaded disc with the latest firmware, I just can’t be bothered to buy blank disks then set about trying to burn the info onto a blank. Life is way too short for all that jazz.

I really miss basic cars that just went on forever without electrical glitches.

Thanks for the help.

All the best.

 

not worth it. its a fault that develops as did mine. just replace with new unit if your keeping the vechile. as I did with Sony  3200 series unit or a Chinese one I know it's spending money but best long term

Hi KW, thanks for the reply, just sent mine off to a guy who has excellent reviews for fixing these things.

will update post when I get unit back

Who is this person you speak of and did they fix the problem or did you end up replacing it? 

On 08/09/2023 at 09:40, HobBoskins said:

Hi KW, thanks for the reply, just sent mine off to a guy who has excellent reviews for fixing these things.

will update post when I get unit back

Saw the bloke on eBay Sat-navs-uk. Couldn’t fix mine but got a reconditioned one for a decent price.