must be recoded

[homer75]

how much is it get a car radio recoded ? I got the original code but it is no use as the radio has been recoded at some time in its life. it's a ford radio/cassette in an old escort (m)

[Quiet Man]

car radio decoded

[homer75]

It needs recoded 'cos I don't have the code to unlock it. A new code must be set ergo 'recode'

[tubeway]

As far as I know ford radios have the same code for life - maybe the radio has been exchanged for another one and that is why the code is different. The radio will lock out for a while if a wrong code has been attempted too many times. Then it is a question of waiting - After a few more wrong attempts the radio will lock out completely and you will have to take it to a ford dealers for exchange.

[surreyman]

There are lots of auto electricians around that offer a re-coding service . The guy that i use ( i work in a vauxhall main dealer ) charges �25 per unit. You should be able to find what you want by googling "Ford radio recode".

[homer75]

thanks surreyman and tubeway I'll pursue the google thing and see what turns up