Protege - Radio Lockout / Blackout

[Alejo_NIN]

Radio/Electronics

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Issue: Radio Lockup/Blackout.
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What: If you're ever driving and your radio randomly flips down like it's going in to the "load CD" position and then locks, you've experienced yet another MSP quirk. Another reported problem is having audio playing but nothing on the LCD screen.

Why: Debatable. Some people say it's because Mazda used the refurbished Kenwood units in the MSP. No one has verified this and is more than likely just a rumor someone made up when they were pissed off.

How To Fix: There's a small circular "Reset" button located on the face of the radio. All you need to do is grab a pen, key, hairpin, handcuff key, etc and press and hold this button for 5 seconds and release. The faceplate should flip back up and be good to go. Keep in mind, however, that doing this resets all memory banks and you WILL have to setup everything from date and time to your favorite stations. Here's the button I'm talking about:

Keep in mind that this is only a temporary fix. You can go back to your dealership and explain the problem and you should be able to get another under warranty.

{D.I.Y. FIX REMOVED}

TSB/M-Tip: Not available.