Car Radio

[codswallop]

I have just changed my car battery for the first time(in this car)Which has now made my radio inoperable.I have checked out the code in the manual,one of the numbers is a 7 but the press buttons only go up to 6.Also when putting in a number a space comes after it,not very clear I know.Can someone please tell me the correct procedure to "clock in".Thanks!

[tonyav]

Is it the original radio ?. What make model and year is your car, codswallop ?.

[Quizproquo]

Hi,
We're not able to give codes, but if you give the make, model (including any special badges (R-Type, SE, that kind of thing) and the year that would help people to answer your question.

[codswallop]

Ford Fiesta the original radio.WOW! That was quick

[codswallop]

2006

[Old_Geezer]

The buttons one to six would be radio presets. Is there one button you have to press 7 times to get a seven ?

[tonyav]

See if this helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwPWpBgq_-I

[codswallop]

I don't know about that OG. I'm blocked from viewing your suggestion tonyav

[tonyav]

Just press the first button the amount of times that your code is and then the second button for the second number and so forth.

[tonyav]

See if this one works for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UhmfbtgLjs

[Buenchico]

In case you're unable to view the Youtube videos offered to you:

I used to deliver used ex-contract cars to auction sites for a living. I liked to have the radio on when I was driving but, on hundreds of occasions, the radio needed a code entered. So I became an expert on entering the codes!

Assuming that the standard technique (used by Ford and others) is needed and, for example, assuming a code of '3784', you need to do the following:

Press button 1 repeatedly, until the first digit shows '3'. (If you accidentally press it too many times don't worry. Just keep on pressing it; you'll get there eventually).

Press button 2 until you've got '7' as the second digit.

Press button 3 until you see '8' in the third position.

Press button 4 until you see '4' displayed.

Then press button 5 to complete the code entry process.

[Baldric]

Well, that's just told everyone how to sort a nicked Ford radio!

[Buenchico]

Er, no, Baldric, 'cos you need to know the code first!

(Anyway, to the best of my knowledge, the trade in nicked car radios dried up about 20 years ago!)

[Old_Geezer]

Really ? Why was that. (Would be about 20 years too late for me anyhow.)

[CrapAtCryptics]

Because they started building most of the radios in as an integral part then

[codswallop]

G'day everyone.thanks for all your replies.BC I'm just about to try your suggestion,very clear as usual.

[codswallop]

Thanks BC it worked a treat