You see, the pioneer car radio can be a great stereo system for your automobile. This is all thanks to its high-quality sound and durability among other amazing benefits.
However, like other car stereo systems, it may, sometimes, decide to act up whereby it fails to respond when you press the power button to turn it on. It begs the question; why does the Pioneer car radio sometimes not turn on?
If your Pioneer car radio is not turning on, it may be because the radio is not powering up, which can be due to a number of issues, including;
- A blown fuse or any other wiring problem.
- A stuck power button.
- The ignition key is not in the “ACC” or “Accessories” position.
- A recent dead car battery change.
- Your radio’s security functionality locks the radio so that it won’t power up.
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More About All the Possible Causes Of this Problem
1. A Blown Fuse Or Any Other Wiring Problem
A blown fuse or any other wiring problem can disconnect the electrical circuit that would otherwise start flowing into your Pioneer car radio to power it up, each time you press the electrical switch. If the radio can’t power up, then turn means it won’t turn on.
2. A Stuck Power Button
Your radio’s power button is what controls its electrical switch that connects or disconnects the electrical circuit that powers it. If the button is stuck, it will not be able to trigger the switch to connect the electrical circuit to power and turn on the radio.
3. The Ignition Key Is Not In the “ACC” Position
Your car’s ignition switch generally has four positions namely:
- LOCK (0).
- ACC/ACCESSORY (I).
- ON (II).
- START (III).
While the START position allows you to start the engine, the ACC position enables you to turn on all the electrical accessories(including your Pioneer radio) on your car but not the engine when you turn the ignition key to it. That means if the ignition key is not in it, the radio will not start.
4. Recent Dead Car Battery Change
If the car battery died while the radio was on, your radio may have switched into the anti-theft mode due to the abrupt electrical current cutoff. In this mode, the radio will not turn on if you press the power button unless you reset or reboot it first.
How To Fix This Issue?
- A blown fuse or any other wiring problem: Replace the fuse or fix the underlying wiring problem.
- A stuck power button: Unstick the power button by following this guide.
- The ignition key is not in the “ACC” position: Put the ignition key into this position.
- A recent dead car battery change: Reset your radio to get it out of the possible anti-theft mode. You can do so by finding a factory-setting function under the settings menu or simply using the reset button.
How Much Does It Cost To Fix This Issue?
The answer depends on what needs to be fixed to resolve the issue. For example, if it is;
A blown fuse or any other wiring problem: Fuse replacement services normally cost between $75 and $120, including parts and labor, on average. If it is any other wiring issue, you could even part with up to $1500.
A stuck power button: If you can’t unstick the power button on your own, your mechanic can do it for you within 10 minutes. On average, mechanics charge between $75 and $130 per hour for their professional services. That means you can expect to pay between $12.5 and $22, in this case.
The ignition key is not in the “ACC” position: In this case, it costs nothing to fix this issue since all you’ll have to do is put the ignition key into this position.
A recent dead car battery change: Again, in this case, it costs nothing to fix this issue since all you’ll have to do is reset your radio as elaborated above.
Is There A Reset Button On a Pioneer Radio?
Yes. The Pioneer car radio has a reset button, which is hidden behind the radio’s faceplate. Resetting the radio by pressing this button may help fix the radio if it’s not turning on.
Conclusion
If your Pioneer car stereo system is not turning on, it could be due to a number of reasons. A blown fuse or any other wiring problem and a stuck power button are some of the biggest culprits for this issue.
That’s not to mention an ignition key that is not in the Accessories position and a recent dead car battery change. The most important thing is that now you know how to resolve each of these underlying issues to fix the problem.
