hi, bought a new unit last night. After plugging in it would not turn on.Is there something wrong the way I am doing, or supposed to do?
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Hold down the top button (white part on the middle of the chrome volume disc) for a few seconds. If I remember the first time it turned on took a few seconds longer. Hope that helps.
837051
I had to play around with it read the instructions turn it to a station with the most static or reception and then turn your radio to that station make sure the blue lights on
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To keep the unit sturdy, it is a very tight fit in the 12v socket. First I would make sure that you have it pushed in far enough to make connection. If that doesn't work you could do some troubleshooting. If the red light on the device is lit when you turn your car on, then the car is charging the device and it should turn on. If it doesn't turn on then I would return the device. If the red light does not turn on and you are sure the device is plugged in all the way, as discussed earlier, try a different car or a different socket. You may have blown the fuse in your car that controls the 12v socket. This is easily replaced (read your car manual or look it up online). Hope this helps! To keep the unit sturdy, it is a very tight fit in the 12v socket. First I would make sure that you have it pushed in far enough to make connection. If that doesn't work you could do some troubleshooting. If the red light on the device is lit when you turn your car on, then the car is charging the device and it should turn on. If it doesn't turn on then I would return the device. If the red light does not turn on and you are sure the device is plugged in all the way, as discussed earlier, try a different car or a different socket. You may have blown the fuse in your car that controls the... » Read More To keep the unit sturdy, it is a very tight fit in the 12v socket. First I would make sure that you have it pushed in far enough to make connection. If that doesn't work you could do some troubleshooting. If the red light on the device is lit when you turn your car on, then the car is charging the device and it should turn on. If it doesn't turn on then I would return the device. If the red light does not turn on and you are sure the device is plugged in all the way, as discussed earlier, try a different car or a different socket. You may have blown the fuse in your car that controls the 12v socket. This is easily replaced (read your car manual or look it up online). Hope this helps! « Show Less
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It should come with possibly half battery right out of package and should be able to at least turn it on from side power button by holding down on it which will light up red numbers for station and blue w/ red lighting by volume knob for pairing. Also once connected should turn on. I would check that the light by usb connector lights up first to make sure you have power which will be a blue light. If that works and main device still not working while connected knowing it has power and pressing power button to turn it on it will be a defective part that is in bluetooth stereo device. Hope this helps. It should come with possibly half battery right out of package and should be able to at least turn it on from side power button by holding down on it which will light up red numbers for station and blue w/ red lighting by volume knob for pairing. Also once connected should turn on. I would check that the light by usb connector lights up first to make sure you have power which will be a blue light. If that works and main device still not working while connected knowing it has power and pressing power button to turn it on it will be a defective part that is in bluetooth stereo device. Hope... » Read More It should come with possibly half battery right out of package and should be able to at least turn it on from side power button by holding down on it which will light up red numbers for station and blue w/ red lighting by volume knob for pairing. Also once connected should turn on. I would check that the light by usb connector lights up first to make sure you have power which will be a blue light. If that works and main device still not working while connected knowing it has power and pressing power button to turn it on it will be a defective part that is in bluetooth stereo device. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Red light indicates unit is getting power from the car. If no red light check connections. Connection between gooseneck and transmitter unit can be unreliable.
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not sure...when you installed the battery was the unit plugged in or not? if it was plugged in, try unplugging it after powering it off, intall battery, then try the power buttonwhat happens next? is it just dead or do you get lights at all even for a moment? mine just worked and was not an issue.....did you dbl check the model numbers? and it fits ok, not wobbly?mine has been working like a champ....no complaints at all!!!!
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Press the SRC button to turn it on. If it does not work, it might be bad wiring or problem on the product itself. There is not many reasons that might cause it to go bad
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I had similar trouble. Was about to return and them it suddenly turned on. Have no idea but it has been a year since and working fine. Touch wood.My suggestion - unplug and try after a while. Nothing scientific.
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That was the same issue I seem to have. Nothing worked when I plugged in to it.
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I agree with the previous response. If you know the outlet is good and its fully plugged in and you push the on button and nothing happens most likely the power supply in the unit is bad. Time to return it.....
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Mine has the same. E R. It won't turn on if I unplug and replug. Had it 2 yrs maybe. Will call manufacturer.
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Unplug the power adapter from unit, leave it unplugged for about 5 mins and plug it back in. This procedure has worked for me
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If the previous answer does not solve the problem, imo you must return it. But also try something else in the outlet you are using to ensure there is voltage.
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I think you may have defective product. I just plugged mine in and worked right away. Just contact amazon and get replacement sent
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I agree with the first answerer. Make sure the unit is plugged into an appropriate, working, voltage converter and a live electric socket. Mine's about a year old and working great. I might buy an additional unit.
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Interesting, actually mine did not turn on either, however, I just assumed mine was to replace the battery. Which I have not done yet. I have had mine for 6 months or so. Did you change the battery?
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It should turn right on as mine did. Mine works great. Yours may be defective maybe? :-/ good luck!!!
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sounds like you have a defective product. Mine turns on easily. I have had no problems with mine.
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The charging light in mine actually didn't work, so I tried turn it. Since in had a battery in it I cound send it through the mail. I contacted AMAZON and they sent me a new. The new one works perfect....
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You might try unplugging the unit from the wall socket , wait a few minutes then plug it back up.
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Send it back. I haven't had any problems with the one I bought. Sorry yours doesn't work.