Radio changes stations by itself and volume goes up and down all by itself. just not working properly. whats going on?

1. Mute function: Check if the mute function on your radio or car stereo is enabled.
2. Volume control: Make sure the volume on your radio or car stereo is turned up.
3. Speaker connections: Check that the speaker connections are properly connected and secure.
4. Fuse: If your radio uses a fuse, check to make sure the fuse is not blown.
5. Antenna connection: If you have an external antenna, make sure it is properly connected.
6. Radio station reception: If your radio uses a tuner, check to see if the station you're trying to listen to is in range.
7. Radio or car stereo malfunction: If the above steps don't solve the issue, the problem may be with your radio or car stereo and it may need to be serviced or replaced.

Check if TA (Traffic Announce) function is turned on - sometimes radio station is using that feature improperly, thus causing volume to go up by itself.

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Did you find the problem with your radio Terry? I have a 2005 X type and the radio has just suddenly started doing exactly the same thing - cant change radio station or use steering controls, only the volume knob works.

I can give you most of your answer and it depends on the Radio. Ford has a speed-compensated Radio that will adjust the volume of the Radio to the speed of the car. This feature means you will not have to adjust a radio down at a stoplight or when going to a drive-thru.

Then when the car speeds up and engine and road noise increase, so does the volume on the Radio. So you will not have to adjust the volume of the Radio when you drive.

You need to fix the speedometer to get the radio to work correctly. You probably have a sensor connector or the sensor itself making the problem. Go to an Autoparts store and get a sensor and it will probably work fine.

possibly the speaker harness in back of the radio came loose, and fell out. remove the radio, and check the wiring harnesses.

Hope this helps

Volume control switch on handlebar is defective. It's not a radio issue.

most likely a defective volume switch on the handle bar

have you try having the steering wheel controls replaced? if so the problem is in the radio