Stereo Security Code

vztrt · 21-02-2006, 05:40 PM

Mate of mine just got a EA falcon as a daily driver and needs to know how to reset the stereo security code. Is there a way if you dont have any number??

**Papa Smurf** · 21-02-2006, 05:55 PM

You should be able to get a Radio code from a FORD Dealer. All you need is Rego papers. Having said that, the car may be too old to get a code but it is worth a try.

Aaron_EF8 · 21-02-2006, 05:56 PM

Have a look on the fuse cover panel, and in the owners book (if you still have it), the dealer usually writes it in there on delivery.

If not, you have to go into Ford with rego papers and license, and they will look the number up for you for free. This will only work if it has the original stereo fitted still.

**Papa Smurf** · 21-02-2006, 06:03 PM

Gee, I think I just said that and you DON'T need a licence. And, be careful, MOST Ford dealers charge for the service.

Aaron_EF8 · 21-02-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Smurf

Gee, I think I just said that and you DON'T need a licence. And, be careful, MOST Ford dealers charge for the service.

Calm down and look at the post times dude.

If they want to charge you, go somewhere else, or buy a $5 part that you need at the same time.

Age182 · 21-02-2006, 08:54 PM

dealers do charge $50 or more and they will ask you for your VIN number

raiki · 21-02-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Age182

dealers do charge $50 or more and they will ask you for your VIN number

Last time I had it done it didn't cost me a cent and all they needed was the rego papers (which contain the VIN).

64compact · 21-02-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Mate of mine just got a EA falcon as a daily driver and needs to know how to reset the stereo security code. Is there a way if you dont have any number??

if you are steady with your hand and you don't have the matching radio for the car. 1 / first remove the radio. 2/ then with the wires still hooked up to the rear of the radio 3/ unscrew the top plate to the radio and lift it a little bit and you will see the terminals coming off the on / off switch they are very small on a small curcuit board 4/ with the the long thin needle you attach a 12v power supply to the needle and you apply power to the terminals of the on off switch one at a time useing the needle. (i use a needle so that i get a good go at the connections as they are very small) and you will over ride the security code, 5/ refit the cover and refit the radio with out disconnecting the wires from the back. if you have the code it is a lot easier. Ps make sure all the fuses are in good condition first
good luck

bo0 · 22-02-2006, 06:20 PM

Have to be careful doing it like that though, mine's had the code overridden on it (from another car, mine didn't have one) and the backlighting doesnt function at all, so it may be easy to knock something out of whack, too lazy to fix it! :P

The Goodz · 22-02-2006, 06:50 PM

They don't ask you for your license. They only need the VIN number, but the VIN only works if its the original head unit. Otherwise you need the serial numbers of the head unit itself. They usually charge $15 but it costs them nothing. I know this because I work for a Ford dealer and I get the radio codes myself. PM me with your details and I'll get it for you. However if for some reason the code they give you is wrong don't put it in more than 3 times or it will lock the unit.

Alex