Bose WAVE Troubleshooting Manual
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Refer to the Bose Wave radio/CD service manual, part number 250443, for schematics,
PCB layouts and part lists.
Symptom
Dead Unit.
Unit turns on/off by
itself.
Intermittent or
inoperable FM/AM.
Constant hum on
AM/FM.
Hum on all sources. Reversed C202 or C205.
The CD player is
inoperable or
intermittent.
The unit doesn't
respond to the
buttons located on
the CD door.
CD does not work.
CD skips.
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RADIO/CD TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Reason(s)
1. Fuse F1 open.
2. Unseated J1.
3. Open power transformer.
CD door defective.
Depending on date code,
defective CF303 and C341, C342
or fractured solder joints on
CF303.
Refer to service bulletin 250443-
B3 for further information.
Power supply capacitor C205 may
be installed with reverse polarity.
Fractured solder joints on power
supply capacitor C16.
The PCB located in the CD door
assembly may be cracked.
1. CD mechanism lens dirty.
2. C16 has fractured solder joints
3. 13 conductor flex cable
defective.
4. CD mechanism failed.
5. U500 defective.
6. Switch on CD door assembly
defective.
1. C16 has fractured solder joints
2. 13 conductor flex cable
defective.
Action
1. Replace fuse F1.
2. Reconnect J1.
3. Replace power transformer.
Replace the CD door assembly.
1. In units built before 5/4/99,
replace CF303 with a 7.2 MHz
crystal, part number 250892-
001 and C341 and C342 with
27pF capacitors part number
133622-270. After soldering
CF303, be sure to clip the
leads.
2. In units built after 5/4/99,
check for fractured solder
joints on CF303 and make
sure the leads have been
clipped.
Replace capacitor C205 part
number 144000-471V.
Replace C202 or C205.
Re-solder power supply capacitor
C16.
Replace the CD door assembly,
part number 198608-010 platinum
white or 198608-002 graphite
grey.
1. Clean lens.
2. Resolder C16.
3. Replace the flex cable.
4. Replace the CD mechanism.
5. Replace U500.
6. Replace the CD door
assembly.
1. Resolder C16.
2. Replace the flex cable.
Part Number
250443-TG1
Rev. 00
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Questions and answers
Bose Wave radio will not turn on
The Bose Wave radio may not turn on due to a few possible reasons:
1. Processor Boot Issue – The radio might be stuck in the boot process. A suggested fix is to unplug it for an extended period (e.g., overnight) to reset the processor.
2. Power Issues – Faulty or aged electrolytic capacitors inside the radio could be preventing proper power delivery. Checking and replacing them may help.
3. Remote Control Issue – If the radio operates only by remote, a weak or dead battery in the remote could prevent it from turning on. Replacing the battery may resolve the issue.
If these steps do not work, further troubleshooting or professional repair may be needed.
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my bose radio wont turn on but i can change the time and when i hit the volum button it goes up on down but wont turn on or go to aux
yes i have a bose wave and it wont turn on batterie are new i can change time and voulum contorn but wont turn or or the auz
If your Bose Wave radio won't turn on even with new batteries in the remote, try the following:
1. Power Cycle the Radio – Unplug it from power and leave it unplugged for an extended time (e.g., overnight). This may reset the processor.
2. Check Display Behavior – If the display only shows the time but does not respond to the remote, the issue might not be with the remote itself.
3. Inspect Electrolytic Capacitors – If the radio is older, faulty capacitors inside may prevent it from completing the boot process.
4. Verify Power Connection – Ensure the radio is plugged into a working power outlet.
5. Test the Remote – If a green dot appears when pressing buttons but the radio does not respond, the remote may not be communicating properly.
If the issue persists after these steps, internal repairs may be needed.
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My Bose Wave radio, Model AWR1-1W, worked perfectly until I tried to turn it on yesterday. The display was blank and did not show the time except for one light on the display: "vol". Nothing else. It did not turn on when I pressed power button. I unplugged it and plugged it back in, but this time every light on the display lit up, but the radio still would not turn on. I unplugged again and replugged it in. This time and on future attempts, the display was completely blank and of course no music. Curious what the most likely fault is with the radio.