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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: malaus1 on March 09, 2013, 05:00:49

Title: Lost code for radio
Post by: malaus1 on March 09, 2013, 05:00:49: Hi guys, I've searched the forum and I guess I'm the only dill so here's my problem -
my wife had trouble starting the i30 while I was away for a few days so she had the Auto club bloke save her. Not sure what the problem was but seems he disconnected the battery and now the audio system is asking for a code to be entered.
I can't find the little card that had the code on it. Aaaargh.
Is there any way to overcome the loss of a code? Silly that they don't have a user designed code that can be personal to the user.
Help !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 09, 2013, 05:21:14: Someone may know a way around it, otherwise a trip to the dealership should fix it.
They'd have a generic one I would imagine.
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: 2i30s on March 09, 2013, 09:29:37: Ive done numerous ecu resets on my two cars by disconnecting the battery overnight and not once has my radio asked for a security code. :confused:
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: rustynutz on March 09, 2013, 10:14:31: :whsaid:
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: asathorny on March 09, 2013, 11:40:36: :wts:
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: eye30 on March 09, 2013, 12:40:13: No code with my unit.

Have you tried:

1234
0000
1111
9999
etc
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: Shambles on March 09, 2013, 12:42:40: Errmm.. if it's asking for a code don't just go randomly trying any old codes :lol:

You'll find your radio becomes a brick ;)
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: malaus1 on March 10, 2013, 10:56:06: too late. It's now a brick. I found a note in my paperwork from the purchase that gave me 2 codes. 1/ started with MK plus 4 digits. 2/ was 6 digits. Figured, as I couldn't enter characters the 6 digits must be the one. Entered the first 4 then the 5th and 6th digits. The entry of the 5th and 6th acted like new entries and I only get 3 tries don't I? Wallah, a brick. Damn!!
Bloody stupid idea having a security code on a radio that is half of the dash and nobody would want to pinch anyway. :disapp:
For those that don't need security codes - good luck. My audio system had to have a special supplement to show how to use it.
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: ouri30 on March 10, 2013, 11:00:32: Just a thought. Why not disconnect the power (you could remove the fuse) overnight. It may allow you to start over again. Worth a try.
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: Shambles on March 10, 2013, 11:34:18: :whsaid: that's usually the way to reset the code entry sequence. Previous radios of mine have enforced progressively longer times between code entry attempts, but a power recycle sometimes restarts the trial.

Unless yours truly has become bricked :'(
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: Just Rick on March 10, 2013, 12:14:05: Quote from: malaus1 on March 10, 2013, 10:56:06
too late. It's now a brick. I found a note in my paperwork from the purchase that gave me 2 codes. 1/ started with MK plus 4 digits. 2/ was 6 digits. Figured, as I couldn't enter characters the 6 digits must be the one. Entered the first 4 then the 5th and 6th digits. The entry of the 5th and 6th acted like new entries and I only get 3 tries don't I? Wallah, a brick. Damn!!
Bloody stupid idea having a security code on a radio that is half of the dash and nobody would want to pinch anyway. :disapp:
For those that don't need security codes - good luck. My audio system had to have a special supplement to show how to use it.
your dealer should be able to reset the audio system up for you but they won't tell you how they do it
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: 2i30s on March 10, 2013, 21:18:25: malaus1,is your car the trophy edition [black headlights,grey alloy wheels] ? :idea: :undecided:
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: malaus1 on March 11, 2013, 01:19:59: Quote from: 2i30s on March 10, 2013, 21:18:25
malaus1,is your car the trophy edition [black headlights,grey alloy wheels] ? :idea: :undecided:

No. Just a stock standard 2011 model. It has an audio system that's not in the handbook though. Took me ages to extract a supplement from the dealer who didn't know they existed.
I'll give the power disconnect idea a try later. Too bloody hot at the moment.
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 11, 2013, 01:23:06: Sometimes there is a cap or battery in the unit to maintain the clock etc as well, so the battery disconnect might not work for that reason too. :(
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: beerman on March 11, 2013, 02:00:57: I believe the radio code was a part of the upgrade for the blue tooth on the MY11 model. As my MY10SX dosen't have it, but my wife's MY11SX does.

The dealer should have the code as a part of your vehicles details in their computer. Once you have verified you are the owner, they should be able to give it to you.

Then I would suggest writing the code somewhere strange in the owners manual close to the spine where someone flicking through won't see it. Then you will know where it is, and once you tell future owners they will too.

I can't see the reasoning behind the code really, I haven't heard of someone running off with an I30 head unit.....Whilst it is choice and all, it is hardly top of the range....
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: 2i30s on March 11, 2013, 04:01:40: that's why i asked about the car being a trophy,the bluetooth is a different radio. :undecided: :confused:
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: malaus1 on March 15, 2013, 02:43:01: Thanks for all the comments people and I can report all is good now.
The car was idle for 2 days and when turned on asked for code again, so the brick was only temporary. A phone call to the dealer provided the correct code and the only reset needed was the radio stations. We have music yaaay.
Code is now written in obvious places so anyone silly enough to want the unit can have it. Insurance can find a later model.
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: Shambles on March 15, 2013, 07:37:22: Quote from: malaus1 on March 15, 2013, 02:43:01
A phone call to the dealer provided the correct code ...

/me waits for someone to ask "what is that code, 'cos I need it too" :lol:

^-- I've seen something similar requested on another forum :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: Dazzler on March 15, 2013, 10:20:35: Quote from: Shambles on March 15, 2013, 07:37:22
Quote from: malaus1 on March 15, 2013, 02:43:01
A phone call to the dealer provided the correct code ...

/me waits for someone to ask "what is that code, 'cos I need it too" :lol:

^-- I've seen something similar requested on another forum :mrgreen:

:lol:
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: eye30 on March 15, 2013, 13:33:05: Quote from: beerman on March 11, 2013, 02:00:57
I believe the radio code was a part of the upgrade for the blue tooth on the MY11 model. As my MY10SX dosen't have it, but my wife's MY11SX does.

I have bluetooth, May 2012 model, but as far as I know I don't need a code.

malaus1 - Did they comment why your radio code wasn't provided to you as part of the handover?
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: malaus1 on March 17, 2013, 22:37:16: No they didn't say why a code wasn't provided. I didn't ask either but I never expected to need one when I picked up the car. It was a so called demo vehicle and all was set up nicely with nothing to add and was the right price and I was eager to get it home.
I'm told they sell more demo's, to private buyers, than anything else . It's a way of cutting prices without having to justify the price. :happydance: They fully serviced it before pickup and is only now due for the next service 12 months later. (my wifes car which is low mileage. I get stuck with a 20 year old Camry which is bigger in the boot space for the golf clubs and doesn't need a code for its radio which is better quality too). :tease:
Title: Re: Lost code for radio - FOUND!
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Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: eye30 on March 18, 2013, 12:29:52: Quote from: malaus1 on March 17, 2013, 22:37:16
I'm told they sell more demo's, to private buyers, than anything else . It's a way of cutting prices without having to justify the price. :happydance:

I've bought 2 demo's in the past and saved ££££££ with 1 car with 4K miles and the other with 20 miles (I did 8 on test drive).
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: baroudeur on March 18, 2013, 17:47:07: Quote from: malaus1 on March 17, 2013, 22:37:16

I'm told they sell more demo's, to private buyers, than anything else . It's a way of cutting prices without having to justify the price.

It's a ploy to retain residual values which discounted prices would do. Unfortunately it means the first genuine owner is actually the second which may reduce the trade-in value! No such thing as a free lunch.
Title: Re: Lost code for radio
Post by: malaus1 on April 09, 2013, 05:18:24: My experience is they don't bother about how many owners when the car is 15 to 20 years old. My 20 YO '93 Camry was also a demo and before that a '78 Toyota T18 which was falling apart with rust and which had been near new (although not a demo). As you can see I don't change cars very often. My wife has gone through a Corolla (smashed by son), Excel (smashed by granddaughter), Excel traded in on the i30 (only because the gearbox died), in the same period of time. I love my Camry but it may eventually have to be replaced by an i30 or it's later version. Maybe another 10 years eh ??? LOL