Radioddity DB25-G Wont Power Up

[WRVB372]

I just recently purchased a Radioddity DB25-G GMRS radio. When I first put this radio in my truck it powered up and worked fine. after a minute the radio flickered but stayed on. I checked to make sure all connections were secure found everything as it should be. As I went to hook up the external specker the radio shut down and would not restart. Fuse is not blowen and all connections are secure. The display shows very faintly. Dose anyone have any ideas what the problem could be?  

 

[SteveShannon]

52 minutes ago, WRVB372 said:

I just recently purchased a Radioddity DB25-G GMRS radio. When I first put this radio in my truck it powered up and worked fine. after a minute the radio flickered but stayed on. I checked to make sure all connections were secure found everything as it should be. As I went to hook up the external specker the radio shut down and would not restart. Fuse is not blowen and all connections are secure. The display shows very faintly. Dose anyone have any ideas what the problem could be?  

 

First thing I would check is the incoming voltage; see if it sags when you power up.

[WRUH751]

Hi I'm WRUH751 and I have the same problem, y

the radio was ON  but not in use,  next second shot off , I change the fuses but no luck.

I hope you resolve your problem, share solutions if you find any please.

Thank you.

 

 

 

[WRQC527]

On 1/14/2023 at 10:45 AM, WRVB372 said:

I checked to make sure all connections were secure

Just curious... How is your radio wired? Directly to the battery, through the cigarette lighter, to the fuse box, etc?

[WRUU653]

Just a thought here. A lot of cigarette lighter type plugs have fuses in the cord/plug. Unscrew the plug and check for a blown fuse in it if you are using it for your power source. 

[WRXE306]

I have had this same issue happen twice with my original radio and the replacement.  Has anyone figured out what is wrong our how to fix the issue?  Could a short on the antenna kill the radio?  or could there have been an issue with the external speaker that I used?

 

[WRWE456]

Again how is it wired?

[WRYK792]

Curious what you found out or if it continued doing it? Mine just started randomly power cycling today while leaving church. I wonder if it's heat related since it's 85 out and the truck was probably much warmer than that. I installed this radio around turkey day in both of my vehicles so it's not seen much heat. 

 

[WRXP381]

1 hour ago, WRYK792 said:

Curious what you found out or if it continued doing it? Mine just started randomly power cycling today while leaving church. I wonder if it's heat related since it's 85 out and the truck was probably much warmer than that. I installed this radio around turkey day in both of my vehicles so it's not seen much heat. 

 

85 isn’t anything for a radio that is supposed to be mount yes in a car or truck.  Our temps get into 120deg and I’ve never had a problem.  The problem with the above radio is that is a radioditty.  No the sharpest radios in the shed. 

[WRYK792]

A couple hours later now when leaving my in-laws it did it again. I noticed that the battery indicator on the screen was missing a bar. Not sure if RADIO issue or truck issue. Truck is hooked up to a battery charger now. When first connected indicator on the battery charger was showing battery at 75%.  We'll see what happens in an hour or 2 when charging is complete. 

[WRQC527]

10 minutes ago, WRYK792 said:

A couple hours later now when leaving my in-laws it did it again. I noticed that the battery indicator on the screen was missing a bar. Not sure if RADIO issue or truck issue. Truck is hooked up to a battery charger now. When first connected indicator on the battery charger was showing battery at 75%.  We'll see what happens in an hour or 2 when charging is complete. 

How is the radio connected to the electrical system of your vehicle? We've asked at least twice. 

[Hoppyjr]

Often times a bad ground can cause issues like this.