View Full Version : HELP needed...kca-420i
soccergk
02-26-2006, 08:18 PM
i just got a used interface off ebay. i cant get it to work. when its plugged in it doesnt go to the alpine screen...nor does the 9815 deck know its there. i just took it apart and there is this blue glue type stuff spread over half the circuits...is this normal??? any sugestions on whats going on?
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soccergk
02-28-2006, 01:31 AM
ok so it looks like the blue stuff is supposed to be there, theres nothing burnt on the circuit board....any other idea?
snowman96019
03-09-2006, 12:08 AM
What model iPod are you plugging in?
soccergk
03-09-2006, 12:10 AM
video...and it works on another kca....the box is def broken
Post Op
03-09-2006, 08:42 AM
Did you enable the aux input on the 9815 by going into setup?
soccergk
03-09-2006, 10:10 AM
yup that is all on.
Post Op
03-09-2006, 10:25 AM
I have a 9815 with a KCA-420-i also. When I toggle the source button it goes through the list until I get to Changer which comes after AUX. If it's not getting to Changer any number of things could be wrong. The first rule is to check all connections. The back of the head unit, the input on the adapter, the output and the ipod itself. If still no go, if you know anyone else who has a KCA-20i you could test your unit in their system along with swapping cables to see if the cables might be the problem. Good Luck!
soccergk
03-09-2006, 10:34 AM
yea im going to have to try it in someone elses car i think...im pretty sure the unit is damaged
Post Op
03-09-2006, 12:27 PM
Don't forget to try a working kca-420i with your head unit to rule out the 9815 or it's connection in the back.
soccergk
03-09-2006, 12:29 PM
it works with my head unit....it was my Ex's and he had the same setup
soccergk
06-24-2006, 02:15 PM
ok im back again...i bought another box to see if that was the problem and it still doesnt work! does anyone have any ideas?