radio safe mode

[kevin (archive)]

Just had a flat battery on my 1999 astra 16v diesel.
, disconnected earth to charge it, when reconnected car started fine but radio came up with safe on the lcd? do i need a code from vauxhall or is there something obvious i need to do?
Kevin

 

[Martin (archive)]

Just had a flat battery on my 1999 astra 16v diesel.
, disconnected earth to charge it, when reconnected car started fine but radio came up with safe on the lcd? do i need a code from vauxhall or is there something obvious i need to do?
Kevin

Yes - you need the code. Didn't it come with the car? If not, might be worth calling previous owner, cos Vauxhall usually charge for this. You could try an independent car radio outlet - they will often de-code cheaper than Vauxhall.

Don't use "trial and error" - or you'll be locked out for ages or for ever after a few tries :-(

 

[Alan (archive)]

Just had a flat battery on my 1999 astra 16v diesel.
, disconnected earth to charge it, when reconnected car started fine but radio came up with safe on the lcd? do i need a code from vauxhall or is there something obvious i need to do?
Kevin

As previous response, yes you need a code.

Any Vauxhall dealer can get it for you but they will charge around £15.

The car is not old so the supplying dealer (look in the service book or on the number plates) should be able to supply it for free.

The previous owner should have given you a smaill credit card size piece of card with security details on. Why not try them too.

If you bought it from a dealer relatively recently you might be able to persuade them to pay for a search.

Alan

 

[Tim Bloomfield]

Kevin,
If you have lost the code you may want to try www.davidsonelectronics.co.uk

As long as you have the radios serial number these people can email you the code. It worked for me and only cost nine pounds.
Tim

 

[Mad Mechanic]

hi if you want a radio code I can get you one for £6.00 all I need is your serial number off the radio

john@jcautos

 

[Mike (archive)]

hi if you want a radio code I can get you one for £6.00 all I need is your serial number off the radio

john@jcautos

Isn't this a rather cavalier (no pun intended) attitude? Without even asking for any proof of ID or ownership? Or is this service available to anyone who walks in off the street with a stereo under their arm?

No offence to the original poster.

Mike