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(Message started by: FRANK on May 6^th, 2007, 3:34pm)

Title: radio display
Post by FRANK on May 6^th, 2007, 3:34pm

can anyone help with a radio problem? my radio display has gone blank and the battery has just been replaced so I can't re-enter the code cause I can't see the numbers. Radio is a 7000 RDS model. Anyone give me a clue as to the numbers sequence ie does it start at 1 or 0.
Ta

Title: Re: radio display
Post by Spannerdemon on May 6^th, 2007, 3:47pm

You will need to remove the radio from the car and quote the Serial Number which is usually on a sticker on the back of the unit. If it's from a 7000RDS then it will likely start with an M.

Once you post this we can give you a code.

If you try to enter 'random codes' the set will lock you out, so best get the Serial Number. Sometimes a previous owner will have put the code in the centre box between the seats, or in the glove compartment or handbook. Worth checking. ;)

Title: Re: radio display
Post by scorpio_man on May 6^th, 2007, 3:50pm

hi there

the instructions for entering the code are here...
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/radio30005000.pdf

re the display, this happens every now and then. we think it's mainly down to dampness. take the unit (or the removeable panel) inside overnight and see if that helps.

hth

Title: Re: radio display
Post by Spannerdemon on May 6^th, 2007, 3:58pm

Sorry. I assumed that you had LOST your code. ;)

Title: Re: radio display
Post by FRANK on May 7^th, 2007, 7:43am

Thanks everyone, I have code and booklet for radio, I was after a solution to try and get code back in blind. I will try taking removable panel out to se if it is a dampness prob

Cheers all

Title: Re: radio display
Post by Nunnspoet on May 7^th, 2007, 8:26am

Hi Frank ;) If the radio/car has been standing idle for some time then the display can dissapear, this happned with my radio's. I took the radio out and kept it in a dry place for a couple of days. On refitting the dispay was just clear enough to encode the set and after 3/4 days it became as good as new.

Title: Re: radio display
Post by cleave on May 7^th, 2007, 11:34am

weird radios or what,mine does it on a regular basis...dunno about anyone else but all i do with mine is remove the actual face off bit u know the button strip ,wipe the connectors and replace it.it works for me everytime :o :o