Old 'keycode' radio help

JodieWodie · Reflective Banana Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Hi all
Thanks in advance for any help offered.. Karma

I basically have a keycode radio in my 'new' (not) car

It has power to it, so it is not a fuse or anything
The screen lights up, but is blank..does not say anything
There was a tape stuck in it, but that popped out of it's own accord yesterday
But still no joy with radio Sad

Nada

Could it be that someone has programmed a code into it and I simply don't know it ?
Or would it ask for a code ?
(Never had a k code one before)

If there is no hope I will just have to rip it out and buy a new one

Cheers
JO xxx
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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

Make/model of the car?

Most 'factory fit' radios come with a key-code of sorts.
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JodieWodie · Reflective Banana Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

Ahhh, yes I had to replace my sisters for this exact reason.

You can pick up new stereo's off ebay for next to nothing these days. Simple CD/Radio. Chances are the Ford one is probably knackered!

Seems to be places online that will do it for a fiver if you can get to the serial number. (Need to remove the front of the centre console (screws behind the ash tray) to get at it).
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DucatiEVO · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Karma :

Normally a code radio will actually say 'CODE' when you first turn it on, IF a code is required. Sounds to me like it's knackered, power to the screen (and hence it lights up), but no display.

Perhaps the electronics are duff.

I recall you used to be able to throw the early radios in the freezer overnight to reset them though!
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Phil_G · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Karma :

Nb · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

Sounds like the radio is faulty. What happens when you press any of the buttons?? You dont get 4 dashes appear do you?
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