When I took the key out of my car tonight it was red hot.On feeling down the right hand side of the stereo it was cooking too.
Is this a stereo or heater problem.
The cars warranty runs out in august so it'll be off back in to see whats the problem.
It was only in 2 months ago when I bought it and they said that it was up to date with all recalls.
Just could've done with some ammo if someone else has come across this before.

Has it had it's heater recall? Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Well,when I took it in a couple of months ago I mention that from reading on here,but they said they had done a heater pipe in the engine bay and a system upgrade-mines an i6.
So I'll ring them tomorrow to see what they can sort out.

I'm off out in mine so I'll see if any temperature eminates from were you say  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Been for a ride out today but had the heater on around 16-18 so this seems to keep the temp under control.
Last night we had it all the way round in warm-it was cold at Scarborough!!
What is involved in the heater recall anyway.

It has a preheater to help warm the car electricaly as well as the heat from the engine, the recall was due to condensation causing a possible short which could lead to a fire

not sure if the i6 has it, but best speak to dealer

Also could be a loose heater vent, if you have had it on hot the warm air could have been leaking and blowing on the panel Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Did you have the stereo particularly loud for a while before noticing this? I'm not sure if the power amplifiers are built into the head unit but if they are, they will get hot with louder levels.