Headunit in 'Safe' Mode...

rob1sp · 17-05-2005, 17:01

Having disconnected the battery in order to reset the engine management light after my recent dabble with atmos DV, I now have a non-functioning Stereo which is in safe mode. I take it the code to unlock isnt readily available anywhere and that the dealer has to reset it?

**JaneC** · 17-05-2005, 17:18

When I needed the radio code the dealer needed the serial no of the radio and had to contact the factory to get the code. Only a quick phone call though.

bigal rallyred · 17-05-2005, 22:07

If you have no joy at the dealers then try any auto-electrician and the can plug it upto a computer and reprogramme it for a small charge.

oc-quattro · 17-05-2005, 22:32

Depending on how old the car is, it will turn itself off using codes built into the car.

Start the car and don't touch the radio for a minute then turn it on and leave it but drive for a few minutes. It might come on.

Manguish · 17-05-2005, 22:34

Yup - mine does that

steve · 17-05-2005, 22:51

Mine too,....... on a 51 plate,

Steve

oc-quattro · 17-05-2005, 23:17

So how old is your car rob1sp?

rob1sp · 18-05-2005, 16:08

2001, will try on my way home, fingers crossed, gettin bored talking to myself!!!

el richy · 19-05-2005, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob1sp

2001, will try on my way home, fingers crossed, gettin bored talking to myself!!!

there is something in the handbook about this?

17-05-2005, 17:01	#1
rob1sp Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bushmills, NI Posts: 771 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Headunit in 'Safe' Mode... Having disconnected the battery in order to reset the engine management light after my recent dabble with atmos DV, I now have a non-functioning Stereo which is in safe mode. I take it the code to unlock isnt readily available anywhere and that the dealer has to reset it? __________________ '96 Volvo 460 weapon has now replaced the beast from the east(ern bloc)...

17-05-2005, 17:18	#2
JaneC Beeming Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Essex Posts: 3,282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts	When I needed the radio code the dealer needed the serial no of the radio and had to contact the factory to get the code. Only a quick phone call though. __________________ Jane.

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bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 745 Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 39 Posts	Code If you have no joy at the dealers then try any auto-electrician and the can plug it upto a computer and reprogramme it for a small charge.

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rob1sp Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bushmills, NI Posts: 771 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2001, will try on my way home, fingers crossed, gettin bored talking to myself!!! __________________ '96 Volvo 460 weapon has now replaced the beast from the east(ern bloc)...

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17-05-2005, 22:32	#4
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Depending on how old the car is, it will turn itself off using codes built into the car. Start the car and don't touch the radio for a minute then turn it on and leave it but drive for a few minutes. It might come on.

17-05-2005, 22:34	#5
Manguish Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newcastle Posts: 925 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yup - mine does that

17-05-2005, 22:51	#6
steve Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine too,....... on a 51 plate, Steve

17-05-2005, 23:17	#7
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So how old is your car rob1sp?