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Car Radio Unlocking

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  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    2706 is the code for M139957, so is the M139957 the right number for your radio , or was it also in the Audio book?

    Take the radio out of the dashboard and check for the correct M****** normally on a sticker top of radio.
  • Coddy
    Coddy Posts: 7 Forumite
    wallbash wrote: »
    2706 is the code for M139957, so is the M139957 the right number for your radio , or was it also in the Audio book?

    Take the radio out of the dashboard and check for the correct M****** normally on a sticker top of radio.
    I will try and check the serial number on the radio if i can get the thing out. Perhaps its not the original radio!
    I`ll get back to you if the serial number is different from the one in the Audio Guide.
    Thanks for your help:cool:
  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    Do you know how to remove radio?
  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    http://www.fitaudio.com/index.php?CategoryID=13


    But a wire coathanger works well. Cut the hanger at the corners to produce two loops.
    Push well into the two holes ( 3 inches??) then push wire sideways slightly and pull loops towards you.
  • Coddy
    Coddy Posts: 7 Forumite
    wallbash wrote: »


    But a wire coathanger works well. Cut the hanger at the corners to produce two loops.
    Push well into the two holes ( 3 inches??) then push wire sideways slightly and pull loops towards you.
    The link you gave me does`nt cover 2001 mondeo`s, but i will give the coat hanger trick a go:)
    Top man:cool:
  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    The idea's the same , the coat hanger trick is worth a go , cheap ( free) . You cant do any damage to the radio , pushing a wire into the holes does not go into radio , just releases the catches , so be firm.

    Otherwise the 'correct' keys .......... two pieces of shaped wire can be bought from Halfords £6
    or off ebay for £2 .

    Check out ebay for a picture of said bent wire.
  • Coddy
    Coddy Posts: 7 Forumite
    wallbash wrote: »
    The idea's the same , the coat hanger trick is worth a go , cheap ( free) . You cant do any damage to the radio , pushing a wire into the holes does not go into radio , just releases the catches , so be firm.

    Otherwise the 'correct' keys .......... two pieces of shaped wire can be bought from Halfords £6
    or off ebay for £2 .

    Check out ebay for a picture of said bent wire.
    Will check out ebay!:D
    Many thanks wallbash:T
  • Hi there,

    I need a code for my ford fiesta.

    Serial number: M055251

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  • arjenr2005
    1148
  • pepajan
    3736
    Hi ScottishSapper.....
    Thanx a lot for helping me out here.....
    Driving a car without some music is a pain......

    Greetings from a rainy Belgium........

    Peter....:j:j:j
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