Replaced factory vdo radio cd

Hi hope someone can help me out the CD on my 2006 C3 packed in so got a replacement same model vdo rd4 n1-00 got vin coded so was quick change over turns on and keeps memory of channels the problem is the large copper on the left off unit is getting very hot and quick the original unit dose not is this heat correct or is there a fault with unit photo of copper plate included

Hi mikenelson60

the problem is the large copper on the left off unit is getting very hot and quick the original unit dose not is this heat correct or is there a fault with unit photo of copper plate included

The copper plate probably carries the amplifier chips. So check you have not damaged the speaker wires while removing or refitting the stereo.

The originals unit does not get hot, but its also broken, maybe there is a problem with a speaker or speaker wire?

What went wrong with the original unit?

You could try disconnecting the speakers - if you can disconnect the plug for the speakers (it may not be possible to remove speakers, but keep power connected)?

Thanks the problem with the original CD was CD loaded but would not play then just ejected the radio is OK its back in the car now all speakers working with old radio and has sound from new unit the only problem is extreme heat don't know how seller did the vin codeing for sale ?

radio and has sound from new unit the only problem is extreme heat don't know how seller did the vin codeing for sale

You could ask the seller how the stereo vin coding was bypassed or complain that it gets very hot while the original one doesn't.

If your replacement one is not new, then it may be faulty?

Thank for the advice have email seller of replacment unit awating reply !!!

Hi had a replacement unit sent from the seller after your help that the units don't get hot just put in car all is OK with this new one so all happy after your help also got my heater sorted out with new resistor after looking at other posts on the forum keep up the good work

Hi had a replacement unit sent from the seller after your help that the units don't get hot just put in car all is OK with this new one so all happy after your help also got my heater sorted out with new resistor after looking at other posts on the forum keep up the good work

Thanks for the update. Its good to hear when things get fixed

Good luck with the heater too!