Re: Radio got reset...help!!! (archive)

When you turn the ignition key to the on position with the radio on. CODE will flash. enter the 5 digit code directly, no other "secret" buttons or sequences. Check with the dealer again for the code if it doesn't work. If they say it is the right code, you may want to pull the radio and check the serial number, as it might not be the original unit. I've never had a problem inputting the code after disconnecting the battery.
Bought a used 86 325. During some recent work, the battery was unhooked and the radio reset itself to "code". The code given to me by the dealer does not work. Am I missing something??? Do I just punch in the code after turning on the radio or is there a double-secret sequence of events that has to take place here? Also, in case the code is invalid, where would I get the correct one??? Aaaaagggghhh!!!

It's very common for these radios to be a little cranky.You have to input the code slowly and exactly NO MORE THAN THREE TIMES.After three tries,the radio goes into it's anti-theft mode.You now have to leave the ignition key on aux.,so that both key and radio are left on for at least one hour.Lock the car with a second key if necessary.After the hour or more is up,you now get three more tries at a reset.Most radios work fine.I had one that took three hours to finally reset.The only solution there is to curse under your breath alot.I did.

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