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Sgt_Pepper
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Can a dealer find out radio code?
« on: Jun 12th, 2009, 2:00pm » |
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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. 
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Scorpio
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #1 on: Jun 12th, 2009, 2:42pm » |
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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
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #2 on: Jun 12th, 2009, 3:56pm » |
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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?
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Sgt_Pepper
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #3 on: Jun 12th, 2009, 5:02pm » |
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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! : 
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bizzay1
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #4 on: Jun 12th, 2009, 5:20pm » |
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on Jun 12th, 2009, 5:02pm, sgt_pepper wrote:| Trouble is, it won`t start now for some reason, |
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you have put the starter back havn't you ?
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #5 on: Jun 12th, 2009, 6:22pm » |
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hi there
have you connected the small black lead?
hth
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #6 on: Jun 12th, 2009, 11:38pm » |
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on Jun 12th, 2009, 5:20pm, bizzay1 wrote:
you have put the starter back havn't you ?
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:| I give up ! Too much for an old boy! |
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #7 on: Jun 12th, 2009, 11:47pm » |
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on Jun 12th, 2009, 5:02pm, sgt_pepper wrote:| 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! : |
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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.
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:| I give up ! Too much for an old boy! |
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Sgt_Pepper
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #8 on: Jun 13th, 2009, 12:04am » |
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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
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Sgt_Pepper
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #9 on: Jun 13th, 2009, 12:08am » |
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on Jun 12th, 2009, 5:20pm, bizzay1 wrote:
you have put the starter back havn't you ?
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No, I thought it would be alright in the boot............
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Sgt_Pepper
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #10 on: Jun 13th, 2009, 10:35am » |
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on Jun 12th, 2009, 11:47pm, Highlander wrote:
have you locked and unlocked the car since fitting the battery to clear immobiliser/PATS?
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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
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Jonnycab
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #11 on: Jun 13th, 2009, 11:38am » |
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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
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Sgt_Pepper
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #12 on: Jun 13th, 2009, 1:11pm » |
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on Jun 13th, 2009, 11:38am, Jonnycab wrote:| 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 |
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Thanks - bought em!
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #13 on: Jul 16th, 2009, 10:04pm » |
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Shame you could have bent two peices of welding wire or coat hangers they work just as well
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #14 on: Jul 17th, 2009, 1:49am » |
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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
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Sgt_Pepper
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Re: Can a dealer find out radio code?
« Reply #15 on: Jul 17th, 2009, 9:20am » |
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on Jul 16th, 2009, 10:04pm, shooshyneman wrote:| Shame you could have bent two peices of welding wire or coat hangers they work just as well |
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@ Blimey, The real ones only cost me £1 inc postage!
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