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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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i have a alpine unit in my 2001 camaro.the other day i accidently pressed the faceplate removal button,and when i snapped the faceplate back on ,the radio will not work when i turn it on.but sometime now,it comes on by itself out of the blue.is there a way to fix this problem.any help is appreciated.also the car was running when the faceplate came off.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Did you try resetting it yet?

"To reset the Alpine head unit there is a small indented button usually located on or behind the face of the head unit. This can typically be pressed with a pen or paper clip. Press and hold this button until the head unit powers down."
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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capricio,i just tried the reset button with no luck.i can hear the head unit humming after pressing the reset,but when i put the faceplate back on,it won't power up.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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The plate isnt connector isnt making good contact try and clean the tabs or make sure its mounted correctly...
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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thanks camaro98z/28,i will try that.
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