98 V70 Radio Code Problem

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by Inno, Feb 20, 2007.

  1. Inno

    Inno Guest

    My daughter ran the battery down on our 98 V70 and had to get
    boosted. Of course the radio showed "CODE".

    She tried a few different codes and failed to get it to switch on. It
    now reads "OFF" and when I enter the correct code nothing happens.

    Is this something I can fix myself? Hate to waste all the time and $
    going to the dealer to re-program or whatever.

    Inno D. (Toronto)
     
    Inno, Feb 20, 2007
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  2. Inno

    Roger Mills Guest

    In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
    I have a feeling that, the more times you get it wrong, the longer it makes
    you wait before allowing you to re-try. It should eventually be ok if you
    wait long enough!
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    Roger Mills, Feb 20, 2007
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  3. Inno

    Inno Guest

    It's been a week now....
     
    Inno, Feb 20, 2007
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  4. Inno

    Roger Mills Guest

    In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
    OK - I've just checked the handbook for my [UK] 1999 V70 and that says that
    after 3 unsuccessful attempts, you have to wait for 2 hours (not a week!)
    before re-trying.

    BUT, the radio must be continuously powered up (ignition in position 1, and
    radio switched on) for the 2-hour period. [Make sure that things like
    headlamps are not also on, else you'll flatten the battery again!]

    Have you tried that? What does your own handbook say?
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    Nick Guest

    Just ask a dealer - you made need your vehicle details / proof of ownership
    or the no. off the radio if its an upgrade

    Done it several times over the years..
     
    Nick, Feb 20, 2007
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  6. Inno

    Roger Mills Guest

    In an earlier contribution to this discussion,

    Er . . he *knows* the code - it's just that the radio won't accept *any*
    code 'cos the wrong one's been tried too many times.
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  7. Inno

    eastender Guest

    Yes indeed, I do recall though having to go to a Volvo dealer for a code on
    a S40 - and being charfed £5 for it.

    E.
     
    eastender, Feb 20, 2007
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  8. Inno

    c.fiedler Guest

    When I had the battery replaced on my US '97 850 I had to reset the
    code which I tried until it wouldn't take the code again. Then I
    turned on the key to Accessory with the radio turned on. Came back a
    couple hours later and entered the code and, voila! it worked.

    Chuck Fiedler
    Nothing but Volvo since 1974
     
    c.fiedler, Feb 20, 2007
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  9. Inno

    c.fiedler Guest

    If I were eastender, I think I would look for a different dealer. When
    I needed the code for my '97 850 WHICH I DID NOT BUY FROM THE DEALER,
    they gladly gave me the number and the procedure to enter it in case I
    needed to know and didn't charge me squat.

    I have subsequently gone back to that dealer and am constantly amazed
    by how much they get for GENUWINE Volvo parts but they're friendly,
    knowledgeable and thorough. They've also done some work on my '93 240
    and been equally professional -- just pricey. Of course, if I have my
    normal mechanic do something requiring dealer parts, they ain't any
    cheaper.

    Chuck Fiedler
    Nothing but Volvo since 1974
     
    c.fiedler, Feb 20, 2007
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  10. Inno

    Nick Guest


    Apologies - missed that - has the radio been changed from the original that
    came with the car ? - my dealer has been able to work off the ser no. on the
    radio as well instead of the car chassis no / reg no... and has never
    charged - if they do try just ringing any other in the country !

    Nick
     
    Nick, Feb 20, 2007
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  11. Inno

    Inno Guest

    Will try leaving the key on Acc. for a couple hours and, if not
    stolen, will try then.

    Thanks.
     
    Inno, Feb 21, 2007
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  12. Inno

    c.fiedler Guest

    Well, I am fortunate to have a garage in which to do this. If you
    don't have a garage and the weather isn't too inhospitable (it'll be
    78F here in Dallas today), get a good book and sit there to keep the
    thieves away for the requisite two hours. If your weather is to cold,
    a) move or b) drive without a radio until YOUR spring.

    Chuck Fiedler
    Nothing but Volvo since 1974
     
    c.fiedler, Feb 21, 2007
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