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General => Car audio => Topic started by: HayleyS on 19 January 2008, 17:34
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Had to unplug the battery and the standard stereo is now asking for a code (this is not a VW by the way!). Anyone know where I can get hold of radio codes for free (somewhere reliable)? Otherwise im gonna have to get ripped off by one of the companies that do it.
Cheers! Hayley :wink:
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You've said it's not a VW, but can we have another clue?
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For a Seat Leon (2001) standard stereo - Aura v4.
I have the serial number, but no working code.
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Try contacting your local dealer with the s/n and chassis no. - they may be able to supply it free.
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Try contacting your local dealer with the s/n and chassis no. - they may be able to supply it free.
The theives want £35 for plugging it into their computer, to get the code :angry:. Im probably going to go for a new stereo instead, would rather pay a few quid more and get something new! :undecided:
Thanks anyway.
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This help at all?
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?s=f5f0932035730bc47afd2580fec8adab&t=94209
There is also a site that charges a fiver for to de-code it for you.. :undecided:
Dinx :kiss:
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This help at all?
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?s=f5f0932035730bc47afd2580fec8adab&t=94209
There is also a sight that charges a fiver for to de-code it for you.. :undecided:
Dinx :kiss:
Thanks for this, unfortunately that is for choosing the option so that the stereo no longer asks for a code if the battery is disconnected. Would definately be helpful if I had the code as then I could change that setting. Until I have a code im stuffed.
Havent come across any websites doing it for a fiver. Though id be a bit wary of parting with my money incase they didnt come up with a code. Unless of course someone could tell me a site they had used successfully personally.
Think im fighting a bit of a loosing battle, its either pay out for the code or for a new stereo.
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ah..i got ya...I havent a clue then darl..
Just go for the new stereo :afro:
Dinx :kiss:
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Is the stereo the original with the car? If so, how about a call to Seat customer services to explain that you never received the stereo info from the previous owner.
Failing that, 35 quid for half an hour of main dealer time isn't that bad.
:)
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£35 quid though for to go "oh its blah blah blah"...
depending on what stereo she wants, could just probs get a better one..
Although i like your schneaky first plan :wink:
You could always try the get the boobs out and "can you look at my car mr mechanic" whilst fluttering eyelashes" approach :smiley:
Dinx :kiss:
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£35 quid though for to go "oh its blah blah blah"...
depending on what stereo she wants, could just probs get a better one..
Although i like your schneaky first plan :wink:
You could always try the get the boobs out and "can you look at my car mr mechanic" whilst fluttering eyelashes" approach :smiley:
Dinx :kiss:
lmao! could work if implented with right tones and actions :wink:
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pmsl - well im not Quite that desperate yet pmsl.
We are going to have a look at some stereo's the weekend, and see if the JVC changer we have here will fit in the space thats in the glove for the standard one. Fingers crossed!
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That's a shame - dealers sometimes overlook the goodwill they can build up by helping people out on occasions like this. We regularly do this sort of thing for free.
If it can be read out of the radio itself, it's possible that an independant may be able to do it. My Bro is a tech for Audi - I'll ask him, as they probably uses the same units.
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That's a shame - dealers sometimes overlook the goodwill they can build up by helping people out on occasions like this. We regularly do this sort of thing for free.
If it can be read out of the radio itself, it's possible that an independant may be able to do it. My Bro is a tech for Audi - I'll ask him, as they probably uses the same units.
Cheers, if you could ask would be great.
I think the main problem is that my SEAT dealer is part of a big franchise of firms (Volvo, Vauxhall etc) all owned by one company and the parts/service depts arent actually with the SEAT sales so they probably just dont give a damn. None of the people i've spoken to there sounded too bright. I had to buy a new MAF sensor before Xmas, spoke to someone there was wasnt very helpful and really grumpy over the phone. Phoned Audi to see if any of the TT ones would be the same, they were really helpful and I ended up buying one from stock there. Id far rather deal with them in the future if I can!
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£35 quid though for to go "oh its blah blah blah"...
depending on what stereo she wants, could just probs get a better one..
Although i like your schneaky first plan :wink:
You could always try the get the boobs out and "can you look at my car mr mechanic" whilst fluttering eyelashes" approach :smiley:
Dinx :kiss:
lmao! could work if implented with right tones and actions :wink:
It does work..in various siutaions :grin:
Dinx :kiss:
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ok with ford original stereos and vauxhall if you held the fm am and power buttons it would reset to factory settings and ask you for your own code
with kenwood coded stereos if you get a universal tv remote and press 123 together then let go and press 123 again together this would also do the trick
i havnt read through the whole of the forums but if you let me know ill find out i need the bar code numbers and the make of stereo i have a few mates in the car radio decode buisness and most new coded stereos can be done through the net hope i can help if you havnt bought a stereo yet
also if anyone wants info on car stereo then let me know i have vast knowledge of fitting stereos alarms plus wiring problems in cars just let me know ill get back to you im an auto sparrk and have been for the last 6 years