My 2018 Subaru Liberty's main console started malfunctioning

I have a 2018 Subaru Liberty Premium bought at 45,000km 12 months ago. The main console started malfunctioning. I can’t stop the radio jumping from AM to FM. Plus the phone and other features are not working. What should I do?

It sounds like the head unit and its Bluetooth functions have suffered a pretty major electronic failure. The good news is that you can replace the head unit for reasonable money these days, and get a better unit with more features into the bargain.

But before you rush out and replace the unit, try to find the reset button (often a small hole into which you poke a probe) to effect what is basically an Ctrl-Alt-Del reset. This will sometimes restore the unit to full functionality, so it’s definitely worth a try. You could also try disconnecting the car’s battery overnight to see if that resets things.

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