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  • Ceeker
    R3VLimited
    • Sep 2009
    • 2821
    #1

    OEM Radio code

    So I got a recent car with a dead battery; I changed it and tried to re-initialize the radio with the correct code; I called the dealership with the serial number off the back. I entered the code and no such luck.

    I disconnected the power again for about 30-60min and then put the radio on with the code indication lit. This required putting the ign key in accessory position, as I have read that a capacitor in the radio sometimes needs a charge to recognize the code. Left this on for 1 hour still no such luck.

    Can anyone tell me what I may be missing or is wrong. Please don't say change the radio... LOL. I know that option is available.

    thx.
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    • devon.818
      Banned
      • Feb 2011
      • 2937
      #2
      maybe someone already switched the radios...only thing i could think of that would make sense for you.
      try taking radio out and seeing what numbers are on it and calling dealership with that info...

      otherwise...spend 50 and get pioneer headunit

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        • Ceeker
          R3VLimited
          • Sep 2009
          • 2821
          #3
          Originally posted by devon.818
          maybe someone already switched the radios...only thing i could think of that would make sense for you.
          try taking radio out and seeing what numbers are on it and calling dealership with that info...

          otherwise...spend 50 and get pioneer headunit
          You didn't read my post carefully enough. :-)
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            • e34john
              No R3VLimiter
              • Apr 2006
              • 3599
              #4
              Seems like your doing it right so call another dealer, maybe you have the wrong code.

              How many times did you enter it wrong? I think 5 tries and your locked out for a certain amount of time, so leave it on and try again in an hour.
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                • Ceeker
                  R3VLimited
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 2821
                  #5
                  Originally posted by e34john
                  Seems like your doing it right so call another dealer, maybe you have the wrong code.

                  How many times did you enter it wrong? I think 5 tries and your locked out for a certain amount of time, so leave it on and try again in an hour.
                  The code is correct; I know the guys at the dealership and also worked for them.

                  I believe 3 strikes your locked out. Which I why I disconnected the power and radio. Maybe I need more time for the radio to accept the code huh?
                  I try that.

                  thanks.
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                    • McGyver
                      R3V Elite
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 4461
                      #6
                      well it should accept your code instantly and work of you have the correct code.
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