My wife and I bought a 2003 X-Type from a private couple. At one time the other couples wife left the lights on and drained the battery. They didn't do a gradual charge but a quick boost to start it and let the alternator charge the battery.
Since then the radio has not worked and would not display the security code prompt for the stereo. After toying around with it a few times by disconnecting the battery, turning the key to the start position and draining any residual power. I was able to get the radio to work but am unable to change stations or set the clock, the CD player works, but we have to put a cd in before the car is started and remove the cd after we turn the car off.
The steering wheel radio controls do not work either.
I contacted a local small electronic repair company and he said the processor in the radio may be fried or needs reset. If it needs reset does anyone know how to do this. Any and all help is appreciated, thanks very much.
I did the (A.Mem), (>>), and (PTY) all at once, and pulled the radio fuse and disconnected the battery for 24 hr. still no luck.
Thanks Dan