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(Message started by: sgt_pepper on Jun 12^th, 2009, 2:00pm)

Title: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by sgt_pepper on Jun 12^th, 2009, 2:00pm

I don`t quite need it yet, but I will eventually need to reset the code on my radio! I would like to know from your knowledgeable selves if I can obtain the code from a ford dealer if I take the logbook to them? and also if they charge for this? The last owner did not know the code, I did actually ask him when I bought the car! Thanks. :)

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by adam on Jun 12^th, 2009, 2:42pm

I along with a few other members have the software to decipher your code from the headunits serial number.
Let me know if you need it.
FMD will be able to let you know the code off your reg.
They may well charge you for this.

hth

Adam

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by Highlander on Jun 12^th, 2009, 3:56pm

Yep, post the serial number off the radio, its on the label, starts with M
Someone will give you the code..
Which model radio is it?

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by sgt_pepper on Jun 12^th, 2009, 5:02pm

Thanks all, and thanks Stuart, It was the battery. Trouble is, it won`t start now for some reason, have you got any tips for starting a car that won`t co-operate? (I will post code for radio later) must dash now, see you all tomorrow! : ;D

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by bizzay1 on Jun 12^th, 2009, 5:20pm

on 06/12/09 at 17:02:01, sgt_pepper wrote:

Trouble is, it won`t start now for some reason,

you have put the starter back havn't you ? ;D

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by scorpio_man on Jun 12^th, 2009, 6:22pm

hi there

have you connected the small black lead?

hth

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by Highlander on Jun 12^th, 2009, 11:38pm

on 06/12/09 at 17:20:33, bizzay1 wrote:

you have put the starter back havn't you ? ;D

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Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by Highlander on Jun 12^th, 2009, 11:47pm

on 06/12/09 at 17:02:01, sgt_pepper wrote:

Is it cranking and not firing or not cranking?

As Andrew said above, check you havent missed the small black lead on the -ve terminal.
have you locked and unlocked the car since fitting the battery to clear immobiliser/PATS?
make sure the fuel cut off switch in the boot hasnt popped out.

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by sgt_pepper on Jun 13^th, 2009, 12:04am

Hi there,
Yes I have put all the battery leads on!, I will try again tomorrow, Obviously it is cranking but not firing! I will try again tomorrow after I have locked/unlocked it, to clear immobiliser/PATS Thanks

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by sgt_pepper on Jun 13^th, 2009, 12:08am

on 06/12/09 at 17:20:33, bizzay1 wrote:

you have put the starter back havn't you ? ;D

No, I thought it would be alright in the boot............ ::)

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by sgt_pepper on Jun 13^th, 2009, 10:35am

on 06/12/09 at 23:47:45, Highlander wrote:

have you locked and unlocked the car since fitting the battery to clear immobiliser/PATS?

Since doing above I have now started the car! Thank you everyone concerned............ in particular Stuart.
I will post the radio code as soon as I get it, Oh and what is the best way to go about removing the radio to get the serial number? the model is the 7000 RDS E-O-N
Thanks sgt pepper ;D

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by Jonnycab on Jun 13^th, 2009, 11:38am

You'll need a pair of radio removal keys which you can buy in most local car spares shops for a couple of quid or on Ebay HERE (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CD-RADIO-REMOVAL-KEYS-PINS-1-39-FREE-DELIVERY_W0QQitemZ350212065845QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP?hash=item518a440a35&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1689%7C240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50) :)

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by sgt_pepper on Jun 13^th, 2009, 1:11pm

on 06/13/09 at 11:38:33, Jonnycab wrote:

Thanks - bought em!

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by shooshyneman on Jul 16^th, 2009, 10:04pm

Shame you could have bent two peices of welding wire or coat hangers they work just as well

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by Jonnycab on Jul 17^th, 2009, 1:49am

Welding wire would be way too weak...it would just bend when you tried to pull it sideways. Coat hanger wire is better but still bends too much & makes it difficult to get the stereo out. Besides, can you still get wire coat hangers ?....they all seem to be plastic nowadays ::)

The proper removal keys are alot more rigid......so when you insert them & pull then sideways, the stereo comes out nice & easy :)

Title: Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
Post by Sgt_Pepper on Jul 17^th, 2009, 9:20am

on 07/16/09 at 22:04:54, shooshyneman wrote:

Shame you could have bent two peices of welding wire or coat hangers they work just as well

@ Blimey, The real ones only cost me £1 inc postage!