Radio Problem in A4 Cab '04...

[ChrisPovey]

I have a '04 Cab with the standard fitted radio (I think it is Concert). Recently, when it has been, really cold over night the radio fails to pick up FM staions in the morning, but after the interior has warmed up a bit it starts working. Today it's not working at all, but now on FM and AM stations. http://www.audi-forums.com/images/smilies/sad.gif

It turns on and the built in CD slot player works. The station "scan" goes through the entire FM range and does not pick up a single station. Likewise on the AM stations.

Is there some tool(s) I can buy to remove the radio to make sure it not something silly like a lose connection?

If I do have to replace it, how much would a replacement Audi (http://www.audi-forums.com/b6-forum/50491-help-radio-problem-a4-cab-04-a.html#) radio be?

Can I fit non Audi radio/CD, (the slot seems the wrong size to me)?

If I fit a non Audi Concert radio/CD will the dash info stop working?

Thanks.

[kite]

Check for broken wires by the boot hinge.

[bez101]

I have a '04 Cab with the standard fitted radio (I think it is Concert). Recently, when it has been, really cold over night the radio fails to pick up FM staions in the morning, but after the interior has warmed up a bit it starts working. Today it's not working at all, but now on FM and AM stations. http://www.audi-forums.com/images/smilies/sad.gif

It turns on and the built in CD slot player works. The station "scan" goes through the entire FM range and does not pick up a single station. Likewise on the AM stations.

Is there some tool(s) I can buy to remove the radio to make sure it not something silly like a lose connection?

If I do have to replace it, how much would a replacement Audi (http://www.audi-forums.com/b6-forum/50491-help-radio-problem-a4-cab-04-a.html#) radio be?

Can I fit non Audi radio/CD, (the slot seems the wrong size to me)?

If I fit a non Audi Concert radio/CD will the dash info stop working?

Thanks.
iv had the same prob on a few audis and now on my currant cab its either the aerial amp oor the wires as kite says my wires are ok so defo the amp and im not payin silly prices for 1 im gona either fit a power aerial in the front screen trim or a shark fin on the boot goin more way in the screen trim tho you can fit after market stereo ull need wireing and a face plate look nice an neat the dash wont work

[ChrisPovey]

Thanks both of you.

Where is this aerial amp?

How can check the aerial wires? Are they in the boot door itself?

[bez101]

its in the boot lid take cover off its on the left hand side 3 plugs go in to it the wires u need to check run through rubber from boot to car there known to snap

[ChrisPovey]

Ok. Sounds like a job for between Xmas and New Year! :)

[ChrisPovey]

It started working again over xmas, but has since died again. I get occasional busts of the station, but mostly static.

Are there any guides, instructions etc on how to remove the boot cover as I cannot see any screws or bolts holding it on?

Thanks.

[bez101]

It started working again over xmas, but has since died again. I get occasional busts of the station, but mostly static.

Are there any guides, instructions etc on how to remove the boot cover as I cannot see any screws or bolts holding it on?

Thanks.

remove the warning triangle so under there and a cross head just in the handle wen removed just pull at it and it will unclip
to check wires u need to be checking down the rubber between car and boot lid