OK this seems like the oddest problem ever... My stereo works when the engine is switched off, or when it is Idleing. When you start the engine, the display goes blank, I presume because all the power is being used to turn the engine over. Until two days ago it worked fine whilst driving, but no it will not work, it goes blank as when you start the engine, as if there's no power if you put any revs above Idle. So sat at traffic lights, the stereo comes on, but as soon as you put your foot down at all it dies again. I've checked the wireing harness behind the head unit, and nothings loose. Any Ideas?!

David Sangwell

Does it only happen with acceleration or does it happen with general movement over bumps etc as well?

I cant really think of anything that might be related to engine revs taht could cause this but it is possible to have a break in a wire that disconnects under certain movements etc.

Have you driven in the dark to see if your headlamps are affected at all by acceleration - whether the beam gets dimmer and brighter etc?

Had this before, check your battery charging, it is probably overcharging and will require a new brush pack/voltage regulator assembly - assuming that your car is a 1.3.

fordfan says

he knows

My headlamps doo get slightly brighter when the revs pick up from idle, and the dials seem to glow brighter than usual too, and it is indeed a 1.3 - thanks for the advice guys

does a feli have a voltage regulator?

It's on the back of the alternator, silver box held in with two screws and a single wire connection, it also houses the brushes. can be replaced on the car in about 10 minutes.

Get it sorted ASAP as a gassing battery can damage the ECU.

:iaggree: with the above

my guess is that the extra current draw by the injectors/ingintion system above idle is causing a voltage drop and the radio probably has a under-voltage protection circuit hence it switching off at all speeds above idle

ok is this a job I can do with a haynes manual and zero skills or do I need to atake it to a garage? if I can do the job myself any suggestions of where to get the parts in the birmingham area?

any suggestions of where to get the parts in the birmingham area?

GSF

Unit 21-24, Fort Ind. Park, Dunlop Way, Birmingham B35 7AR

Tel : 0121 626 7970

to be honest, rather than ****ing around fixing the alternator, just get one from a breakers yard

Yes it is, 2 screws and a spade connection.

Tyr Butts for the part:

SKODA PARTS & ACCESSOIRES

Part number required is VRR115.

my stereo used to do the same. there was another problem too, can't remember. anyway. i was told to replace the alternator.