Is it possible to pull the radio code?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by GamePlayer No. 1058, Feb 28, 2004.

  1. Im wondering if the car is running (the radio works fine right now), if
    there is a way to pull the radio activation codes on a 94 850 from the radio
    itself, because thats the one thing I didnt get with all the maintenance
    records, was a radio code, so if I have to disconnect my battery, Im going
    to be without a radio.

    Thanks,
     
    GamePlayer No. 1058, Feb 28, 2004
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  2. GamePlayer No. 1058

    Grtdane Guest

    If you have old receipts from the dealer, many times they will put the radio
    code on the work order, so that if the mechanic has to disconnect the
    battery he does not have to chase down the code.

    Harold
     
    Grtdane, Feb 28, 2004
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  3. Thanks, but I only got the receipts that didnt have the old owners phone and
    address on them, and most of them were done at a non-dealer, so Im just
    wondering perhaps I can take my car to the dealer and have them run the vin
    to get the radio code from Volvo? (On older Hondas, you have to actually
    pull the radio to get the serial number to get the code, Im hoping it's not
    the same for Volvos)
     
    GamePlayer No. 1058, Feb 28, 2004
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  4. GamePlayer No. 1058

    Proconsul Guest

    A dealer can get the code for you, no sweat.....even if they have to pull
    the radio, that takes about five seconds and requires no tools.....

    PC

    | Thanks, but I only got the receipts that didnt have the old owners phone
    and
    | address on them, and most of them were done at a non-dealer, so Im just
    | wondering perhaps I can take my car to the dealer and have them run the
    vin
    | to get the radio code from Volvo? (On older Hondas, you have to actually
    | pull the radio to get the serial number to get the code, Im hoping it's
    not
    | the same for Volvos)
    |
    | | >
    | > | > > Im wondering if the car is running (the radio works fine right now),
    if
    | > > there is a way to pull the radio activation codes on a 94 850 from the
    | > radio
    | > > itself, because thats the one thing I didnt get with all the
    maintenance
    | > > records, was a radio code, so if I have to disconnect my battery, Im
    | going
    | > > to be without a radio.
    | > >
    | > > Thanks,
    | > >
    | > >
    | > If you have old receipts from the dealer, many times they will put the
    | radio
    | > code on the work order, so that if the mechanic has to disconnect the
    | > battery he does not have to chase down the code.
    | >
    | > Harold
    | >
    | >
    |
    |
     
    Proconsul, Feb 28, 2004
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  5. GamePlayer No. 1058

    AEustc Guest

    I e-mailed my local dealer with my vehicle details and they e-mailed the code
    back within minutes. All they need is the VIN number.
     
    AEustc, Feb 29, 2004
    #5
  6. .... if it is the original radio.
     
    Stephen M. Henning, Mar 1, 2004
    #6
  7. GamePlayer No. 1058

    steve sedlis Guest

    good point - dont depend on the VIN number - pull the radio and get the
    serial number off the box, then contact dealer for code. Also most competent
    radio shops can do it.
     
    steve sedlis, Mar 1, 2004
    #7
  8. GamePlayer No. 1058

    Mark Seeley Guest

    Really? Kind of defeats the point of a radio code... just go round nicking
    them, make a note of the VIN before you go, email Volvo and they'll oblige
    by emailing you the code? Sounds like a bad idea on Volvo's part!

    Certainly if you take the car to a dealer they can do it - would make more
    sense if you had to show them the car or some documentation...

    Mark
     
    Mark Seeley, Mar 1, 2004
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  9. GamePlayer No. 1058

    G Klein Guest

    you need to remove the radio & provide the serial # of the radio , The model
    of the radio I.e.: SC_816 Grey or Black Face, & The part # & Proof that you
    own the car unless you do perform repairs @ the dealer & they know you they
    will provide this information without much trouble
     
    G Klein, Mar 1, 2004
    #9
  10. Went to the dealer and he just ran the vin, made sure no recalls were
    outstanding, gave me the code and the key code should I need ot make a key
    without the existing key.

    Thanks for the replies.
     
    GamePlayer No. 1058, Mar 4, 2004
    #10
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