Problem with Win CE Head unit

elefsis · 17th February 2016, 10:38

Unusual occurrence with win Ce Head unit supplied and fitted by Jeff(Coolcat). Short shopping trip this morning of 3 miles outward journey and the head unit suddenly shut down and restarted immediately six/seven times in that three mile journey. Happened only twice on the return leg. Any thoughts as to what may be wrong would be appreciated.

coolcat · 18th February 2016, 07:19

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Originally Posted by elefsis

Unusual occurrence with win Ce Head unit supplied and fitted by Jeff(Coolcat). Short shopping trip this morning of 3 miles outward journey and the head unit suddenly shut down and restarted immediately six/seven times in that three mile journey. Happened only twice on the return leg. Any thoughts as to what may be wrong would be appreciated.

It could be a loose connection but I would suggest disconnecting the unit from the battery for a few hours so it can clear its cache and see if that restores normal function

P.s, would have been Radioguy that supplied it

elefsis · 18th February 2016, 08:02

Hi Jeff, Thanks for responding. You must have forgotten me (I am the old guy from Reading) as I came up to you twice, first to fit my own win CE unit from China, and when that failed on me you then supplied me with a win CE with walnut trim already attached and also added a rear reversing camera. Both done at your house. I have never conversed with Radioguy.

I will do as you suggest though and come back to you. Many thanks. John

coolcat · 18th February 2016, 08:11

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Originally Posted by elefsis

Hi Jeff, Thanks for responding. You must have forgotten me (I am the old guy from Reading) as I came up to you twice, first to fit my own win CE unit from China, and when that failed on me you then supplied me with a win CE with walnut trim already attached and also added a rear reversing camera. Both done at your house. I have never conversed with Radioguy.

I will do as you suggest though and come back to you. Many thanks. John

That may explain my confusion

I usually do the fittings but Radioguy supply's the units, obviously we mixed it up a bit for you

Let us know how you get on John .

elefsis · 18th February 2016, 14:14

OK Jeff, still playing up this morning on my shopping trip so on return I disconnected the battery. I will reconnect in the morning prior to my usual run out for shopping and will report back the findings.

coolcat · 18th February 2016, 14:16

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OK Jeff, still playing up this morning on my shopping trip so on return I disconnected the battery. I will reconnect in the morning prior to my usual run out for shopping and will report back the findings.

Fingers crossed John

elefsis · 19th February 2016, 12:14

Looks as though your fingers and expertise combined has solved the problem, Jeff. No episodes of insanity this morning, head unit working fine once again . Many thanks Jeff for your kind response to solve this problem for mew.

coolcat · 19th February 2016, 12:22

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Looks as though your fingers and expertise combined has solved the problem, Jeff. No episodes of insanity this morning, head unit working fine once again . Many thanks Jeff for your kind response to solve this problem for mew.

Glad all is well now Sir

elefsis · 20th February 2016, 12:18

I spoke too soon, Jeff, on starting up today it went off and on three times in quick succession even though I was stationary. It shut down again when I hit a pronounced bump but then behaved itself for the rest of the trip. I am not the expert but I am thinking perhaps there is a rather fragile connection somewhere.

coolcat · 20th February 2016, 12:48

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Originally Posted by elefsis

I spoke too soon, Jeff, on starting up today it went off and on three times in quick succession even though I was stationary. It shut down again when I hit a pronounced bump but then behaved itself for the rest of the trip. I am not the expert but I am thinking perhaps there is a rather fragile connection somewhere.

Hi John,

Almost certainly if it's going off when hitting a bump it sounds like a loose connection at the head unit or ISO loom connection to the car .

I can talk you through this or if you are coming my way we can fix it here

Let me know either way.

Cheers,

Jeff

17th February 2016, 10:38	#1
elefsis Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Club SE Saloon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 191 Thanks: 194 Thanked 75 Times in 52 Posts	Problem with Win CE Head unit Unusual occurrence with win Ce Head unit supplied and fitted by Jeff(Coolcat). Short shopping trip this morning of 3 miles outward journey and the head unit suddenly shut down and restarted immediately six/seven times in that three mile journey. Happened only twice on the return leg. Any thoughts as to what may be wrong would be appreciated. __________________ The train of failure runs on the tracks of laziness.

18th February 2016, 08:02	#3
elefsis Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Club SE Saloon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 191 Thanks: 194 Thanked 75 Times in 52 Posts	Hi Jeff, Thanks for responding. You must have forgotten me (I am the old guy from Reading) as I came up to you twice, first to fit my own win CE unit from China, and when that failed on me you then supplied me with a win CE with walnut trim already attached and also added a rear reversing camera. Both done at your house. I have never conversed with Radioguy. I will do as you suggest though and come back to you. Many thanks. John __________________ The train of failure runs on the tracks of laziness.

18th February 2016, 14:14	#5
elefsis Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Club SE Saloon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 191 Thanks: 194 Thanked 75 Times in 52 Posts	OK Jeff, still playing up this morning on my shopping trip so on return I disconnected the battery. I will reconnect in the morning prior to my usual run out for shopping and will report back the findings. __________________ The train of failure runs on the tracks of laziness.

19th February 2016, 12:14	#7
elefsis Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Club SE Saloon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 191 Thanks: 194 Thanked 75 Times in 52 Posts	Looks as though your fingers and expertise combined has solved the problem, Jeff. No episodes of insanity this morning, head unit working fine once again . Many thanks Jeff for your kind response to solve this problem for mew. __________________ The train of failure runs on the tracks of laziness.

20th February 2016, 12:18	#9
elefsis Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Club SE Saloon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 191 Thanks: 194 Thanked 75 Times in 52 Posts	I spoke too soon, Jeff, on starting up today it went off and on three times in quick succession even though I was stationary. It shut down again when I hit a pronounced bump but then behaved itself for the rest of the trip. I am not the expert but I am thinking perhaps there is a rather fragile connection somewhere. __________________ The train of failure runs on the tracks of laziness.