08 fiesta

cosmowillie53

This 08 fiesta has very low suspension. Seems lower at the front than back. I expect maybe modified by last young owner.

My question is can that be changed back to its original height and if so what's involved.

Also as the car has been in storage for a long time the radio isn't working...it's asking for a pin code. I don't have any pin.

Is there an other way to get the radio working again.

Thanks.

Dirty Nails

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058283329/08-fiesta

Rough guide there will be 25 to 50 mm vertical gap between tyre top & wheel arch on an average Fiesta. Probably new springs if you have to rise it.

Should be able to get radio code from Ford if the code card isn't in the handbook

Hellrazer

To find the code first turn off ignition and then restart while turning on the the radio and hold the preset buttons 1 and 6 for 3 seconds. A code cycle will start and then display the serial number- It will either start with a V or and M. Get me this code and Ill get you the radio code - I think I still have access to it.

Suspension wise - change shocks and springs and you`ll be back to standard.

cosmowillie53

Thank you both very much for that info.

I try the radio tomorrow and get back on here.

Re suspension..Do I have to change shocks /springs front and back...(back doesn't look to low)

Roughly how much would they cost to buy.

Is it a fairly straight forward job for a mechanic.

Tks again.

Hellrazer

Personally Id do both but you might get away with just springs.The shocks are probably worn at this stage after 15 years and as they are off anyway it will save you money fitting them now.

cosmowillie53

I checked the radio today. Unfortunately the letters V or M didn't appear but the following did..

Radio KW 4

CS 368 O C 881

SN SOCDIX 8 U 036504

( The U above just might be a V )

This is a Sony radio/ cd player.

Thanks again for help.

Hellrazer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0WzWglTxGY

Its a sony unit so I need a bit more info.

The serial looks fine -  U036504 but I think thats a V -But Ill need the model number.

10 seconds into the video above - should start with b57t or something like that. In the video above its b57t-14d353-aa

Hellrazer

Edit /

Actually the code should 0224 - I had enough info.

cosmowillie53

Thank you very much for your time on this..

That is the correct code. 🎶