2002 Rav 4 Radio / Cd Problems

[gsilks]

Hi,

Can anyone help me out with a Rav 4 radio problem?

When I start it up the lights on the display work, trip operates but that's about it. After a while it will accept a cd but will not play it. After another short while (usually by pressing the eject button for 10 secs) the cd ejects. This is repeated for a random number of times until it plays the cd. Only when it begins to play can I switch to the radio. At this point cd / radio operation (after re-programming the stations) works fine until I switch the vehicle off. Next time I switch it on I go through the same faff.

I tried the dealer who said unlucky it's out of warranty and could not fix it. Something along the lines of £1500 for a new one, unlikely. They suggested a radio repairer might be the way forward but they have also said they'll not be able to fix it.

Has anyone had a similar problem and if so what did they do?

Thanks.

[sjrainsford]

Hi there, sorry can't help at the mo. But it may help to post this message in the rav 4 forum itself. You can find it at the top of the 4x4 forum.

A cheap way to get a stereo, is to find one on eBay if you're lucky.

[gsilks]

Hi there, sorry can't help at the mo.  But it may help to post this message in the rav 4 forum itself.  You can find it at the top of the 4x4 forum.

A cheap way to get a stereo, is to find one on eBay if you're lucky.

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Thanks Stuart,

I've posted it there too. Hopefully I don't have to fork out on a new unit!!!!!!

[RAV-44]

Hi gsilks

If you have no luck on replacing your head unit with an original RAV unit. You can pick out any type of head unit from Halfords etc. & buy an additional harness/fixing plate even if the rear plug is different there is an adaptor for that as well. Total cost about £200.00 depending on what type of H/U you buy.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-RAV-4-CD-Play...1QQcmdZViewItem

Check this out on e-bay

[shutty]

Hi gsilks

If you have no luck on replacing your head unit with an original RAV unit. You can pick out any type of head unit from Halfords etc. & buy an additional harness/fixing plate even if the rear plug is different there is an adaptor for that as well. Total cost about £200.00 depending on what type of H/U you buy.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-RAV-4-CD-Play...1QQcmdZViewItem

Check this out on e-bay

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All radios for Toyota go to a company in Bradford - West Yorkshire called Autosound

They are good guys, may be worth a phone call, your dealer should be able to remove set & post to them for an estimate, Its then your choiuce if you want it repairing or not

There are only £1500 because they carry a £1000 surcharge which is refunded when the old set is returned to Toyota ;)

Sounds like there a problem with the permanent live to the set or running through the set

[gsilks]

Hi gsilks

If you have no luck on replacing your head unit with an original RAV unit. You can pick out any type of head unit from Halfords etc. & buy an additional harness/fixing plate even if the rear plug is different there is an adaptor for that as well. Total cost about £200.00 depending on what type of H/U you buy.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-RAV-4-CD-Play...1QQcmdZViewItem

Check this out on e-bay

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All radios for Toyota go to a company in Bradford - West Yorkshire called Autosound

They are good guys, may be worth a phone call, your dealer should be able to remove set & post to them for an estimate, Its then your choiuce if you want it repairing or not

There are only £1500 because they carry a £1000 surcharge which is refunded when the old set is returned to Toyota ;)

Sounds like there a problem with the permanent live to the set or running through the set

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Thanks for both your help. I will look into it.