Student-Contributed Wiki
An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki.
You have trouble turning the stereo on.
Check the face plate to make sure it is securely attached to head unit.
If the radio will not turn on, first check the fuse located at the back of the radio. If the fuse is burnt, replace with a fuse of the same amperage rating.
Check the wiring located at the back of the radio. Make sure the wires are attached properly and securely. Also, look for wiring shorts: when two wires are touching when they are not supposed to.
Your Kenwood KDC-BT362U audio cannot be heard.
Adjust volume to the optimal level.
Check the wiring located at the back of the radio. Make sure the wiring is attached properly and securely. Also, look for wiring shorts: when two wires are touching when they are not supposed to.
The device that is connected to the Bluetooth might be too far. Move the device closer to the stereo.
Turn the Bluetooth off on the device, then turn it back on to reconnect to the stereo.
Eject the CD and check for fingerprints and smudges. Proceed to clean the CD off with a small cloth and rubbing alcohol. Wipe the CD from the center outwards. Then, reinsert the CD into the stereo.
Disconnect and reconnect the AUX cable. If the problem persists, replace the AUX cable.
“CD cannot be inserted.”
Press and hold the eject button to remove the disk from the CD-drive.
The CD may have been inserted upside down. Eject the CD, flip it and reinsert it.
Recopy the files from the USB device into the stereo.
Disconnect the USB device and turn it off and back on. Then, reconnect after resetting.
Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If the problem persists, replace the USB cable.
