MT573 Radio Froze

[wjb-49]

The ETL MCA radio on my LS MT573 suddenly quit working a few days ago - no FM, no Bluetooth, no phone, nothing. Below is a picture that the screen is frozen on. Has anyone else had this problem with their LS tractor radio? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks much.

 

[Xfaxman]

Turn off the radio.
Find the fuse for it, remove the fuse for about 5 minutes, put back in and turn the radio on.

The power off/on reset might make it work.

 

[Torvy]

LS apparently doesn't care about the creature comforts of its users. I'd sell it right away an buy [enter favorite brand here].

I'd say to just send me the tractor, but an MT5 is way to big for me.

In all seriousness, if xfaxman's solutions don't work, replacing a radio is something I can do and I have next to no skills.

 

[TimberFarm]

I just got mine and that manual for the radio is basically worthless. There are so many of the buttons that seem to each do half a dozen different functions. Too complicated with that tiny screen on top of it.
For example, what is that word that is displayed on your screen

 

[wjb-49]

Xfaxman, I'll give that a try tomorrow.

Torvy, I had thought of replacing this radio before this incident, but didn't want to order one that wouldn't fit. (otherwise, I am pleased with the creature comforts)

TimberFarm, I agree with your assessment of the manual and the complexity of the controls. I am not certain I can find the power button, the button with the power icon does not turn the radio off.

Thanks to all of you for your replies and recommendations.

To be continued...

 

[tacticalturnip]

Obviously you need to replace it with the finest Kenwood head unit you can find.

Right?

I mean, that's what I'd do...

 

[Bearsixty7]

Have you tried holding down the power button for 10-30 seconds?

How about the tiny reset button?

 

[tacticalturnip]

Have you tried holding down the power button for 10-30 seconds?

How about the tiny reset button?

Unfolded paperclip, like a broken CD tray...

 

[TimberFarm]

TimberFarm, I agree with your assessment of the manual and the complexity of the controls. I am not certain I can find the power button, the button with the power icon does not turn the radio off.

I haven't found out where the power button is either.

 

[wjb-49]

Obviously you need to replace it with the finest Kenwood head unit you can find.

Right?

I mean, that's what I'd do...

I'm looking at Pioneer, almost as good as Kenwood but a little less costly.