Have purchased 2001 coupe, don't have radio code, how do we activate radio?
RON.

 

Great, just when I thought I knew it all I now have to learn a new code.

 

 

I had the dealer provide mine when they did the ECL recall. The Tech can access it in their Tech2 computer. Now all I have to do is remember where I'm keeping it.

 

Sorry in advance for the long post but this was posted sometime ago and I kept it "in case"


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: 01. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC) 02. Hold down the Radio Presets 2 and 3 buttons for six seconds 03. 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. 04. Press the AM/FM button 05. The radio display changes to another three-digit number. Write this number to the right of the first one. 06. You now have a six-digit number, the first three digits are from STEP 03 and the last three digits are form STEP 05 07. Call 1 800 537 5140 08. Press 1 then # (pound). You’ll hear “Invalid Code, try again” 09. Press 139010 then # (pound). You will be asked to enter your four or six digit code followed by * (start) 10. Enter the number from STEP 6 then * (star) 11. Listen to the four-digit number and write it down. It will be repeated twice 12. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC) 13. Use the MN and HR buttons to enter the code from STEP 11 14. Press the AM/FM button. The radio display changes to SEC Your radio is now “un-locked” and usable. The Theft-Deterrent feature is STILL active! If you want to disable it, use the instruction on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual. Use the code from STEP 11 instead of your personal code. Note: This tip originated from LOTZAHP, Austin TX (credit must be given where credit is due).

 

Haven't tried the method eddie44 mentions, but I understand it does work. You can also take it to the dealer and they can get it working for you. Then write down the code you assign for future use. Good luck.

 

Codes, I don't need no freaking codes.

 

Why couldn't they do this with a secret handshake or de-coder ring or something? I've already got WAY too many passwords and user IDs for one human being.

 

But you still need a password to access all the passwords you have in a password protected file called passwords.

 

Don't know if that 800 number will work from Australia, where Ron is. Ron, if you need me to get the code number, drop me a note!