Radio Problem?

Easington · Mar 9th, 2022, 16:57

Hi Folks

I've noticed this happen lately.

If I sit in the car after turning the engine off I'll get a message saying "low battery, entertainment system shutting down in 2 mins" etc, which it then does.

It then comes back on briefly for about 5 seconds before switching off again. It'll continue doing this until I open the driver's door.

Any ideas please?

Thanks

Deck1ng · Mar 9th, 2022, 22:11

Just maybe it , (the car) is thinking that you are just sitting in and not getting out. So it is just reminding you that the battery is low. Once you open the door, no more need to remind you.

Easington · Mar 10th, 2022, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deck1ng

Just maybe it , (the car) is thinking that you are just sitting in and not getting out. So it is just reminding you that the battery is low. Once you open the door, no more need to remind you.

Thanks but the radio plays for a few seconds then switches off again. More of a software glitch I think than a purposeful reminder.

Gets really irritating if I'm waiting for someone and I have to open then close the door to stop it happening

Chrisv60 · Mar 10th, 2022, 15:33

I've had the low battery shutting down for the last couple of years and it does exactly what it says so, sorry, I don't know why yours should be different.

More annoying is that i can't sit in the car listening to the radio. It will give me an extra 2 minutes but then says power saving mode and shuts straight off. I guess I should replace the battery but it always starts fine.

Rocinante · Mar 10th, 2022, 16:33

Not really any help to you, but my experience is identical to ChrisV60s.

Best I can suggest

disconnect the battery to hopefully reset the system
install a new battery or charge current one, so it doesn't turn off.
a software update from the dealer
turn down the volume so you don't notice it.
live with it.

Easington · Mar 10th, 2022, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocinante

Not really any help to you, but my experience is identical to ChrisV60s.

Best I can suggest

disconnect the battery to hopefully reset the system
install a new battery or charge current one, so it doesn't turn off.
a software update from the dealer
turn down the volume so you don't notice it.
live with it.

Thanks for your "help" especially the last two points

Squire · Mar 10th, 2022, 18:06

My 2012 V60 does the same, I can, to a degree, understand the reasoning but it's still annoying! I've decided to live with it as I'm not buying a new battery when it starts OK and the battery is at 12.4 volts+ when checked after sitting overnight! There's not much worth listening to on the radio anyway.

Rocinante · Mar 11th, 2022, 07:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easington

Thanks for your "help" especially the last two points

"You're welcome"
Hopefully someone has experienced what you have and able to provide some more insightful "help".

glynh · Mar 11th, 2022, 08:24

get an external battery charger and charge it up. This fixed mine i recall (for a short time), but you may find start/stop doesnt work either.

Seems to be a common issue, especailly if not used regularly and sometimes even if it is.

the external charger will charge the battery fully as it seems the cars charging cant quite keep it full but just topped up.

jasmith44 · Mar 11th, 2022, 09:22

Doesn't the radio work on the small battery and if so then maybe have that checked for charge.I have just had a new big battery fitted to my s60 bur the stop/start is still not working.

Mar 9th, 2022, 16:57	#1
Easington Master Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2023 12:45 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lincolnshire	Radio Problem? Hi Folks I've noticed this happen lately. If I sit in the car after turning the engine off I'll get a message saying "low battery, entertainment system shutting down in 2 mins" etc, which it then does. It then comes back on briefly for about 5 seconds before switching off again. It'll continue doing this until I open the driver's door. Any ideas please? Thanks __________________ V60 Cross Country D4 (2.4 5 cylinder) AWD Lux Nav Geartronic 2016 - Electric Silver, Polestar Optimisation and Police Spec Dipstick

Mar 9th, 2022, 22:11	#2
Deck1ng Master Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:51 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Yorkshire	Just maybe it , (the car) is thinking that you are just sitting in and not getting out. So it is just reminding you that the battery is low. Once you open the door, no more need to remind you. __________________ Current, XC60 AWD D5 SE DRIVe 1st motor. Austin A35, indicators and heater optional. Not forgetting RTFM

Mar 10th, 2022, 15:33	#4
Chrisv60 Senior Member Last Online: Today 20:28 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Home	I've had the low battery shutting down for the last couple of years and it does exactly what it says so, sorry, I don't know why yours should be different. More annoying is that i can't sit in the car listening to the radio. It will give me an extra 2 minutes but then says power saving mode and shuts straight off. I guess I should replace the battery but it always starts fine. __________________ V60 D4 SE Lux MY15 Savile Grey. Gone but not forgotten.

Mar 10th, 2022, 16:33	#5
Rocinante Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 12:06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mystery Location	Not really any help to you, but my experience is identical to ChrisV60s. Best I can suggest disconnect the battery to hopefully reset the system install a new battery or charge current one, so it doesn't turn off. a software update from the dealer turn down the volume so you don't notice it. live with it.

Mar 11th, 2022, 08:24	#9
glynh Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2023 12:34 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: runcmorn	get an external battery charger and charge it up. This fixed mine i recall (for a short time), but you may find start/stop doesnt work either. Seems to be a common issue, especailly if not used regularly and sometimes even if it is. the external charger will charge the battery fully as it seems the cars charging cant quite keep it full but just topped up. __________________ 2013 V60 D4 SE Lux

Mar 10th, 2022, 18:06	#7
Squire Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:46 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Bilston	My 2012 V60 does the same, I can, to a degree, understand the reasoning but it's still annoying! I've decided to live with it as I'm not buying a new battery when it starts OK and the battery is at 12.4 volts+ when checked after sitting overnight! There's not much worth listening to on the radio anyway.

Mar 11th, 2022, 09:22	#10
jasmith44 jasmith44 Last Online: May 14th, 2024 16:26 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: burnley	Doesn't the radio work on the small battery and if so then maybe have that checked for charge.I have just had a new big battery fitted to my s60 bur the stop/start is still not working. __________________ 244 / 460 / 440 /850x2/ s40x2 / s80 / s60 2.0t/ S60 ES T3. Current 2008 S80 2.5 SE T A.

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