Volvo radio code

V480TI · Post by **V480TI** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 6:26 pm

What if you have forgotten your radio code ???

Can Volvo put a new code in without knowing the old one ???

Thanks and greetz

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 6:33 pm

No, but if it's the original radio in the original car, then any dealer can look up your reg and obtain the code for that radio. Failing that, there's plenty of people with data cables who can simply read the chip with the code on it and tell you what the code is.

Volvo have provided me with the numbers to 2 480 radios and 1 T4 radio without charge. I paid for a fourth radio to be "unlocked" by a man with a data cable - 7 quid.

Drazyl · Post by **Drazyl** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:26 am

dragon wrote:No, but if it's the original radio in the original car, then any dealer can look up your reg and obtain the code for that radio. Failing that, there's plenty of people with data cables who can simply read the chip with the code on it and tell you what the code is.

Volvo have provided me with the numbers to 2 480 radios and 1 T4 radio without charge. I paid for a fourth radio to be "unlocked" by a man with a data cable - 7 quid.

I'll second that - I emailled my local Volvo garage and the wanted Â£10 + VAT (and to see the car) to dig out the code, so I was debating whether I should do that or replace the unit with a CD one. On the way to visit my parents I came across their local Volvo garage and pulled in on the off-chance and asked the girl on reception whether they could retrieve the code, she took a look at the VIN, tapped it into the computer and scribbled the code on a piece of paper, no charge.

Website · Post by **coyote1980** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:30 pm

For a small fee they should be able to dig up the code when you provide a serial number.

Rumour has it that when you put the radio in the freezer for a couple of hours the chip will return to factory-default asking you to choose a security code. Might be a nice one for the Mythbusters, because if it were true people in Northern Europe have a useless security option

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:42 pm

coyote1980 wrote:
Rumour has it that when you put the radio in the freezer for a couple of hours the chip will return to factory-default asking you to choose a security code.

I heard it works better if you put it in a microwave.

Stu.

Website · Post by **coyote1980** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:04 pm

stu chacks wrote:I heard it works better if you put it in a microwave.

Stu.

Sounds great! I'll have a go

Website · Post by **coyote1980** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:10 pm

stu chacks wrote:I heard it works better if you put it in a microwave.

Stu.

Well, after 5 minutes the smell became unbearable, so I discontinued microwaving it. Could it be that the power was set too high?

Drazyl · Post by **Drazyl** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:07 pm

coyote1980 wrote:
stu chacks wrote:I heard it works better if you put it in a microwave.

Stu.
Well, after 5 minutes the smell became unbearable, so I discontinued microwaving it. Could it be that the power was set too high?

No, you haven't cooked it for long enough, which is why it smells funny. Try another 5 minutes at 100% plus 10 minutes at 60%

suddy · Post by **suddy** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 12:58 pm

well ive got a cr-902 that displays "OFF", cant get the thing to work.

thinking of putting it in the oven for the afternoon.

2556 · Post by **2556** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:18 pm

Hi, I need the radio serial number in order for the dealer to give me the radio code but can't physically remove the radio-any ideas? It's a volvo radio VC708, thanks very much for any ideas anyone might have

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:43 pm

As above if it's OE to the car your reg number should suffice.

Rybrook Volvo just gave me the code for my VC802 but it comes up as an invalid code when I try - very odd. Going to try Daniels freezer trick and if that doesn't work it's 15mins on a defrost setting before I take it to a 'radio decoders'.

Stu.

sjoerdb · Post by **sjoerdb** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:24 pm

i have the same problem, a CR906 radio with a incorrect code.

i have two options for everybody:

www.sweden-parts.nl, ask them in english maybe they can help. you will get a email with a confirm.

or:

http://au.geocities.com/OZBRICK850/radio-codes.html

this site gives a manual how to get your code for 2 radio types. i have done the download and opened the radio. tomorow i will try the radio in my car. i will let you know the end of this story

2556 · Post by **2556** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:01 pm

I tried a dealer who said I needed to supply the serial number from the back of the radio but my problem is that I cannot see how to get the radio out in order to see the serial number, thanks for any suggestions

sjoerdb · Post by **sjoerdb** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:28 pm

what kind of radio do you have, maybe we can give the answer how to remove the radio. most of times its easy to do

2556 · Post by **2556** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:41 pm

It's a factory fitted Volvo radio, VC708, thanks very much for your help

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:01 am

My VC802 has 2 holes on the face either side - just poke something in those and it will simply pull out of the dash.

Stu.

Drazyl · Post by **Drazyl** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:39 am

stu chacks wrote:
My VC802 has 2 holes on the face either side - just poke something in those and it will simply pull out of the dash.

Stu.

Bit of wire coat-hanger cut to length and bent into a U shape works wonders.

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:49 am

LOL, excllent Drazyl, when I was posting above I was trying to think what the hell to suggest using - didn't want to suggest size 6 knitting needles on the forum.

DOH!
Stu.

2556 · Post by **2556** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:07 pm

Thanks for ALL your suggestions, got 4 holes on mine, will try again tomorrow

ozturbo · Post by **ozturbo** » Sat May 27, 2006 9:47 am

My radio is a 708. I can't see any of the holes you guys are talking about. Where are they and what do they look like? I need to get it out somehow to put a CD player in. Also the radio code I have has two numbers which are higher than the numbers on the buttons. How do you punch the code in?

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