I have a Motorola Astro xtl 5000 upon turning it on the radio displays fl 01-90 error code than immediately turns itself off. Any idea what's going on with the radio and fix?
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Motorola Astro xtl 5000
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Is it a remote mount radio (separate control head)? 01/90 is control head communications failure. If it is, ensure head and unit have power, head has ignition, and the control head cable is firmly seated. If it isn't, the control head flex connector inside the radio behind the head may need to be reseated.
No remote head. I will reseated the flex connector and will replace the inline fuses on Monday
Once you've confirmed power is in the right place, try reading the radio.
An 01/90 error can also mean a dead brick.
An 01/90 error can also mean a dead brick.
Radio was working fine for years up until last week.
I tried reading the radio yesterday but is pointless since it flashes the code and powers off.
I tried reading the radio yesterday but is pointless since it flashes the code and powers off.
Reseated the ribbon and replaced an inline fuse and the radio is working again
W1JJP
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Lucky you, I have been having the same problem with an O5 head dash mount. Have changed control heads, replaced ribbon cable, check internal voltages, and re-did some solder joints.....nothing. Sad, such a good radio.
Project25_MASTR
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XTL with a W4…
I know the Spectra and Astro Spectra could be forced to boot without a head. Don't know if it can be done with the XTL to check if it is the brick or head.
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I know the Spectra and Astro Spectra could be forced to boot without a head. Don't know if it can be done with the XTL to check if it is the brick or head.
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