| Q |
Is there a master reset code to unlock my radio? |
| A | No - for security reasons there are no "master key" codes on
any UK models to the best of my knowledge. However, some models fitted to
USA market vehicles appear to have this facility. |
| Q | The car dealer has given me a code and it doesn't work. What now? |
| A | It's possible the radio in the car is no longer the one
originally fitted by the manufacturer. Alternatively the code may have been
changed during a previous lost key code situation. The only option available
now is to have the radio decoded. |
| Q | I know I have the correct code but the radio does not do anything when I try to enter it. |
| A | It is likely someone has tried to enter a code
or accidentally entered a number by pressing the radio preset station
buttons. Most radios will enforce a delay between code entry attempts which
increases (doubles in some cases) with every try. These radios need to be
left switched-on, completely untouched, until they are ready to accept the
correct code. Others give a maximum number of attempts - usually 10 to 13
tries after which the radio must be decoded. Blaupunkt radios will often
enforce a delay of 1 hour between code entry attempts during which time be
careful not to press any keys or the 1 hour waiting period begins again. The
display should change after the hour, indicating it is ready to take the
code. |