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car radio code

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  • 13-11-2008 12:41am
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    schumacher
    Closed Accounts Posts: 196 ✭✭


    my battery got disconnected and now i need the code for the radio. Anyone know where to get it and how much it costs the car is 2nd hand so dont have the radio book. If I buy a new radio which i need anywaywill i still need the code?


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    Graham_B18C
    Registered Users Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭Graham_B18C


    Nope. As far as I know the code is in the actual radio, not the car. You need to bring in some stuff to the dealer and they get em for you but i cant imagine its cheap. You're far better off buying a different radio, you'd get a grand one for about 70 quid


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    Duiske
    Registered Users Posts: 3,087 ✭✭✭Duiske


    schumacher wrote: »
    my battery got disconnected and now i need the code for the radio. Anyone know where to get it and how much it costs the car is 2nd hand so dont have the radio book. If I buy a new radio which i need anywaywill i still need the code?

    Happened me a couple of times and I just called into dealers (Ford at the time) and they gave me the number with no charge.
    And no, you will not need the original code for a new radio.


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    schumacher
    Closed Accounts Posts: 196 ✭✭schumacher


    thanks!! mines a ford but i dont go to a ford garage so i say i will get charged cos its ten years old so they would have to look it up! need a new radio cos cant listen to cds or ipod so will prob just get one! just hope i can fit it


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    L1011
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    Check to see if you need a fascia adapter (to fill any hole the old radio leaves if its bigger than DIN) or wiring/aerial adapters; but even if you do fitting a radio is piss easy. Get the release keys to take the old one out, yoink, unconnect the ISO blocks/aerial.

    You may need to replace the "cage". If this is the case, just buckle it in the middle, pull it out; put the new one in and bend down the tabs. connect to new radio, slide in. Takes about 5 minutes all going well.


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    Hal1
    Registered Users Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    The serial number is all you need, and it's on the back of the radio unit. I think it's eight digits (M10101010). There are places online that will charge €5 for the code to unlock the radio.


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    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    One time Fords used to have a sticker with the code 'hidden' in the vehicle.One place was on the bottom of the removable part of the ashtray and another was somewhere on the boot/tailgate lid...might be worth a quick check.

    Seven Worlds will Collide



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    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    In our pool cars the radios are constantly getting locked due to flat batteries, etc. The most we were ever charged was €14. Call in to a dealer, it's a 5 minute job.


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    Anan1
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    OP - If you have any of the books for the car then have a good look through them. It's quite common for someone to have noted down the radio code somewhere.


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    Brabus
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭Brabus


    Yeah the dealers can rip you off. I had to get one for an Audi, cost €30!!!:mad:


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    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    schumacher wrote: »
    my battery got disconnected and now i need the code for the radio. Anyone know where to get it and how much it costs the car is 2nd hand so dont have the radio book. If I buy a new radio which i need anywaywill i still need the code?
    i can help you, i work in a ford garage;)

    Give me the serial number and part number.


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