Troubleshooting Microcontroller Resets for Car Radio Repair

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The discussion revolves around troubleshooting a car radio (Grundig beta 5) that experiences resets when powered on, potentially due to issues with the microcontroller (OE57S). Participants explore various aspects of the microcontroller's operation, including reset signals, pinouts, and associated components.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suspects that the microcontroller may not be receiving a reset signal and seeks to identify the reset pin.
  • Several participants suggest searching for data sheets related to the MC68HC11 microcontroller to find pinouts.
  • After some investigation, one participant identifies the reset pin (pin 58) and observes a voltage blip, indicating the controller is being reset at power on.
  • Another participant questions the functionality of the reset signal, noting that while the base and emitter of a transistor (CT2061) pulse correctly, the collector does not drop low as expected.
  • One participant proposes that the issue may stem from the CIC2051 voltage regulator, suggesting that it could be shutting down due to a heavy load, possibly from filter capacitors.
  • Another participant mentions that a glitch on the collector of CT2061 indicates a potential short on the switched rail.

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Participants express differing views on the cause of the reset issue, with some focusing on the microcontroller's reset signal and others considering the role of the voltage regulator and associated components. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing hypotheses.

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Participants reference specific components and their behaviors, but there are limitations in the available data sheets and potential assumptions about circuit behavior that are not fully clarified.

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Hi all,

Trying to fix a car radio (Grundig beta 5) for a local lad who wants it for his car. When you press the soft power button, some jumbled segments appear on the display, then it shuts down.

I'm wondering if the microcontroller is not getting a reset signal. It's labelled OE57S. How do I find the reset pin to check this?

Also, any other troubleshooting tips would be very helpful!

Many thanks
 
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Google ' MC68HC11KA4-SMART- GRUNDIG- OE57S '
 
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Nidum said:
Google ' MC68HC11KA4-SMART- GRUNDIG- OE57S '
I have done so - lots of pages in Polish, for some reason - but no pinout.
 
Try looking for data on the basic module : MC68HC11 .
 
Nidum said:
Try looking for data on the basic module : MC68HC11 .
Thanks - that revealed some pinouts, but not the right one.

Written on the chip is:
[Motorola symbol]
VW BETA 5
BY GRUNDIG
OE57S
QQFG9815

It's a 68-pin package.
 
You probably saw this one : http://www.nxp.com/assets/documents/data/en/data-sheets/M68HC11E.pdf

The only other thing that I can think of is to try searching on 'Grundig car radio data sheets '
 
Thanks to you both, I found the reset pin (58) and, with a bit of fiddling, caught a 5V-0V-5V 'blip' on my CRO as I pressed the power button.

Seems like the controller is being reset at power on.

Where would you go from here?
 
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Further to this, I'm no longer sure the reset is working. In the above schematic, transistor CT2061's base and emitter start low, then pulse high on pressing the power button, indicating a healthy reset input signal. However, the collector does not - it starts high, maybe 'blips' slightly on power-on, but never fully drops low. I've replaced it to no avail. Why might this be happening?
 
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Guineafowl said:
Why might this be happening?
Because CIC2051 is a voltage regulator with +5V output on pin 8. Both it and CT2061 appear to be operating normally.

On the schematic, signal "+G" is shown as having 5V on it, presumably this is during normal operation or there would be a note or waveform shown.
Since "+G" is only a pulse and it is controlled by by signal "+S", find out why "+S" is a pulse and not a level.

The "-RESET" signal is generated on CIC2051 pin 7. It is the inversion of CIC2051 input pin2.

Edit[/color] Since CIC2051 regulator has overcurrent protection built into it, there could be a heavy load causing it to shut down. Prime suspects for a heavy load are the filter capacitors on the "+G" line. Visually inspect the electrolytic capacitors for leakage (white residue near the leads) or a deformed case (bulging top on upright capacitors.)end Edit[/color]
 
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CT2061 is for switching a 5V rail (+G) on and off. If you are seeing a glitch on the collector then everything goes dead that seems to indicate a short on the switched rail.

BoB
 
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