Radio repair
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Racer
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From: Central PA
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Radio repair
Hi all, if I remove my factory radio, take it apart to clean it and put it back in, will I need the anti-theft code to turn it back on correctly? I have a couple buttons that are sticking, and the CD player skips a lot.
Is there a way to get the anti-theft code from the radio before I unhook it?
Thanks!
Is there a way to get the anti-theft code from the radio before I unhook it?
Thanks!
Last edited by VETTEYOG; Mar 7, 2021 at 04:57 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: LI NY
If you've ever disconnected your battery before and your radio is still working then you are good to go.
I have this following procedure on file but I have no idea if it actually works, I have never tried it
The following procedure will give you a new code that you can use instead of your personal code. Using this new code, you can “unlock” your radio and then “re-lock” it with a new code if you wish.
Prerequisites: The radio must be in LOC mode not in INOP mode. Let me explain. If you have activated the Theft-Deterrent feature of your radio and loose power, the radio goes into LOC (theftlock) mode. With the ignition on, you must use the MN and HR buttons to enter you personal code in order to unlock it (The instructions are on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual). If you fail to enter the correct code eight (8) times, the radio goes into INOP mode. You have to wait an hour with the ignition on before the radio returns to LOC mode (go for a long drive somewhere).
Procedure:
I have this following procedure on file but I have no idea if it actually works, I have never tried it
Radio Theft Lock Reset
The following procedure will give you a new code that you can use instead of your personal code. Using this new code, you can “unlock” your radio and then “re-lock” it with a new code if you wish.
Prerequisites: The radio must be in LOC mode not in INOP mode. Let me explain. If you have activated the Theft-Deterrent feature of your radio and loose power, the radio goes into LOC (theftlock) mode. With the ignition on, you must use the MN and HR buttons to enter you personal code in order to unlock it (The instructions are on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual). If you fail to enter the correct code eight (8) times, the radio goes into INOP mode. You have to wait an hour with the ignition on before the radio returns to LOC mode (go for a long drive somewhere).
Procedure:
- Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC).
- Hold down the Radio Presets 2 and 3 buttons for six seconds.
- The radio display changes from LOC to a three-digit number. Write this number down. Don’t take forever, fifteen seconds max before the next step.
- Press the AM/FM button.
- The radio display changes to another three-digit number. Write this number to the right of the first one.
- You now have a six-digit number, the first three digits are from STEP 03 and the last three digits are form STEP 05
- Call 1 800 537 5140.
- Press 1 then # (pound). You’ll hear “Invalid Code, try again”
- Press 139010 then # (pound). You will be asked to enter your four or six digit code followed by * (start)
- Enter the number from STEP 6 then * (star)
- Listen to the four-digit number and write it down. It will be repeated twice.
- Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)
- Use the MN and HR buttons to enter the code from STEP 11.
- Press the AM/FM button.
Pro
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From: Back in North Central OH
I took mine out a couple of times then bought another factory one from adefferent year that had an auxilary port installed. I was concerned I might have issues with that one but it was plug and play. Didn't bother unhooking my battery for any of the removal and replacements.
Burning Brakes
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From: Olney MD
Radio repair
If your CD player is skipping, you might do what I did- replace the whole CD mechanism! I bought one off the auction site for less than $25 shipped! It's a very easy job when the radio is out. Manufacturer part number is 09379501. Just search for it. I did all this while I was installing a "aux-In device." Now I can play CDs without skipping, and I can play my ipod or other music device.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Racer
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Gulf Shores AL
If your CD player is skipping, you might do what I did- replace the whole CD mechanism! I bought one off the auction site for less than $25 shipped! It's a very easy job when the radio is out. Manufacturer part number is 09379501. Just search for it. I did all this while I was installing a "aux-In device." Now I can play CDs without skipping, and I can play my ipod or other music device.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Five years later found your post and took your advice, worked perfectly and easier they dealing with the internals of the CD player. 09379501 is still plentiful on eBay and costs the same as a decent lunch. Bought mine from "replacementradios.com".
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Glad you were able to get it fixed fairly easy and not have to worry about any TheftLoc code that may have been set on the radio.
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