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(Message started by: brds on Aug 14^th, 2018, 2:33pm)

Title: Radio Code needed
Post by brds on Aug 14^th, 2018, 2:33pm

The HELP section link for radio code generation s/w no longer works. Can anybody give me a new link or a code for Serial No. M946516.
Bob

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Tenfut on Aug 14^th, 2018, 2:36pm

Try 7988

HTH

Tony

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by brds on Aug 14^th, 2018, 6:44pm

Tony, thanks for confirming code but that's the one I was trying and it does not get accepted. The radio screen comes up with 'M986 HFT' when switched on, whatever that means.
It looks like I'll have to go back and try to fix my old radio which does accept its code and seems to work on radio & CD but has no sound output.
Bob

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Tenfut on Aug 14^th, 2018, 6:55pm

That looks like a reg number, has it ever been changed? Mine comes up with my reg after a battery disconnect.

Is it the original radio?

Tony

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by a900one on Aug 14^th, 2018, 6:58pm

I would say that M986HFT was the reg number of the car the radio came from, failed mot in june 2007.

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Tenfut on Aug 14^th, 2018, 7:24pm

But if the serial number is correct then surely the code should work unless maybe the unit has been re-coded at some time.

Bob
Double check the serial number (fives can look like sixes if a bit worn)

Tony

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Snoopy on Aug 15^th, 2018, 7:50am

The serial number should if I remember begin with an "M" and it is possible to put the registered number into the radio after it is unlocked as an added security feature.... Read the handbook!

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/2007hbook.htm its under system security!

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Torbayboy on Aug 15^th, 2018, 8:06am

Hi
Fitted a new radio to the estate yesterday, (given up with 7000's so put a 5000 wood in - nice) this came up with a reg number, so I ignored it and just put the code in as normal.

On first button press it then reverted to the code... prompt then proceed as normal - I think the Ford Audio guide that comes with the car has this info also. HTH

Roy

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by brds on Aug 15^th, 2018, 12:02pm

Thanks for input gentlemen. This is indeed a replacement. I've never seen one with the Reg No. entered before. Dug out my handbook but you still need to enter the code first.
Serial No. is correct. Code of 7988 written on label & confirmed by Tony but I think its been changed because
there's an additional undated label saying 'RADIO DECODED BT R.D.S.'
Bob

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Tenfut on Aug 15^th, 2018, 2:22pm

Hi Bob

Try the following:

Disconnect battery, leave for a few minutes then reconnect.
Radio screen should now show that Reg number.
After a few seconds the Reg should disappear and C O D E appear, if it doesn't press button 1 once to get C O D E.
Now type in 7988 using buttons 1 2 3 4 and confirm with button 5

If that doesn't work then I would suggest the radio has had the code changed.

Keep us informed

Tony

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by brds on Aug 15^th, 2018, 3:05pm

Hi Tony, I earlier did all that to no avail. That's what made me think the code has been changed. Does anybody know how to change a code, otherwise a firm on eBay charges £30.
Bob

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Tenfut on Aug 15^th, 2018, 5:35pm

Sorry Bob, I'm all out of ideas but please let us know how you get on.

Tony

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Glyn on Aug 16^th, 2018, 1:14am

Sorry Bob
The reg No is indeed the car it came out of.
I bought it as scrap when it had failed it's MOT- really was a wreck. The radio was working when it was removed but I had no reason to put the code in before I started taking parts off it and stopped running the engine.
Once again sorry.

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Tenfut on Aug 16^th, 2018, 8:49am

on 08/16/18 at 01:14:53, Glyn wrote:

But surely the unit should still work with the 7988 code which is correct for that serial number unless someone has had the code changed. The Reg number of the donor car shouldn't make any difference.
Or am I missing something?
??? ???

Tony

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Nunnspoet on Aug 16^th, 2018, 9:32am

Hi Tony.

After so many attempts the Radio times out, then after a few more "wrong codes" being entered the 7000RDS shuts down. The only remedy for this is to switch the Ign on and walk away for a few hours. I know this as it has happened to me a few times >:(. Leaving the Ign on for such a long time always had me worrying that the Bty may go flat, luckily that never happened.

Worth a try especially as it seems that your display works - which mine does not so I had a lot of guess work to do. Still, I got there.

Mike

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by brds on Aug 16^th, 2018, 9:55am

Thanks Glyn, not your fault. That explains things. I'm now sure the code has been changed, there's an additional undated label on it saying 'RADIO DECODED BY R.D.S.'
Tony/Mike, The Reg No. of the donor car is indeed irrelevant. I've had the 30 minute timeout and waited with the ignition on but the code 7988 does not work.
I'm going to contact the ebay decoding firm.
Bob

Title: Update on Radio Code needed
Post by brds on Aug 23^rd, 2018, 7:10pm

SOLVED - eBay guy in Paignton reset the code. All now working OK.
Just been reliving my 21st by listening to a Sgt Pepper CD.
Bob

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by Glyn on Aug 23^rd, 2018, 9:18pm

Glad you got it sorted- had the code been changed?
Glyn

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by brds on Aug 24^th, 2018, 7:40am

Hi Glyn - Yes, don't know what it was though - don't really care as long as it's working.
Bob

Title: Re: Radio Code needed
Post by a900one on Aug 24^th, 2018, 6:54pm

I think I would get the new code, from ebay guy, just in case.