a few days ago my car stereo kept cutting out and coming back on again intermittently, then started making buzzing noises. Then it stopped responding to the volume control on the steering column. Now the stereo has turned itself off completely but occasionally switches itself back on briefly though no sound comes out before it goes off again.

Also, since the stereo has turned itself off more or less permanently, the clock on the display (where the radio station usually shows) stops at the time I set off on a journey, but does continue to flash the seconds. Next time I get in my car the clock is right again but stops again while ever I'm driving.

I have checked the wires and they all look ok.

Can anybody shed any light on this? It is a Citroen C3 with factory fitted Clarion stereo.

Julie, March 2010

I had this problem for months and months after fitting a new stereo with the Connects2 lead to keep the steering controls working. Turns out just disconnecting and re-connecting the battery enables you to set the time.

Mike B, February 2012

I have thw same problem. Fited a new clarion radio in my Citroen and is working fine, but my clock stop while I am driving. pls help

Gerhard, March 2010

have you got a dodge fuse maybe hair line crack in them.

hay88, March 2010