radio stuck

[krypt]

Hello,

I own a 2001 boxster but the radio (the 6cd one) isn't working. I checked the fuse box but everything seems fine.

I tried inserting the becker keys in order to take it out but it is stuck; no matter how much I pull it doesn't come out.

Now I cannot remove the keys (to remove the becker keys I will have to remove the radio first).

How should I proceed to take it out?

The thing is the lighter, radio, and spoiler are not working. Could it be that they are on the same circuit?

All suggestions are welcome

Thanks everyone

[Cassiebox]

no, they are different circuits. (lighter is D6, radio D8 IIRC and spoiler D7 IIRC - but double check the diagram in the fuse box cover).

Unfortunately, you cannot remove the keys w/out removing the radio. If you've never pulled it before, it can be intimidating as to how hard you need to pull to get it out (the first time). Especially since the keys can really dig into your skin... As such, drop a screwdriver into the finger holes of each key and pull on the screwdrivers as a T-handle. That should free it up for you.

Once out, there is a blue tab on either side of the radio. Push in on the tab and pull the key back out of the front before reinserting the radio.

If you need pictures of the blue tabs or screwdriver handles, do a quick search on radio keys and I'm sure you'll find them.

good luck :)

[Loren]

Sounds like another bad ignition switch...