Head Unit 'code' - help!

**Laidback** · 06-07-2005, 06:49 PM

The other day I disconnected my head unit, when I connected it back up it says 'code'. No problem, I thought, I have the code written in the manual.
Entered the code, asks again
Entered again, asks again
Entered onced more then says wait!!

wait means it's locked out and you have to wait 30 mins until you can try again. Hmmm, strange. Checked the serial number written on the same page next to the code with the one on the HU chassis - it matches!. Contact garage where the Jeep was originally sold, they give me the same code!!
Garage says they've seen this before and they just change the HU, if it's under warranty - free, if it's not...500 Euros!!!

So, wtf! Is there any way I can get this head unit working again?

**MaleBuffy** · 06-07-2005, 06:54 PM

So you bought it second hand? Did the previous owner change the code? Is this possible?

**Laidback** · 06-07-2005, 07:06 PM

I don't think that's possible...but I don't know for sure!

**SickVette** · 06-07-2005, 07:09 PM

Contact your local Jeep dealership parts department. They should be able to help you out. There is proably a way to reset the radio's code.

**Laidback** · 06-07-2005, 07:11 PM

The garage I contacted is a Jeep dealership. I thought they'd know something.

**thanatos106** · 06-07-2005, 07:32 PM

http://www.radio-code.com/home.html

**Wiredwrx** · 06-07-2005, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Laidback

The other day I disconnected my head unit, when I connected it back up it says 'code'. No problem, I thought, I have the code written in the manual.
Entered the code, asks again
Entered again, asks again
Entered onced more then says wait!!

wait means it's locked out and you have to wait 30 mins until you can try again. Hmmm, strange. Checked the serial number written on the same page next to the code with the one on the HU chassis - it matches!. Contact garage where the Jeep was originally sold, they give me the same code!!
Garage says they've seen this before and they just change the HU, if it's under warranty - free, if it's not...500 Euros!!!

So, wtf! Is there any way I can get this head unit working again?

Hate to say it, but I would break out the 500E lube, and get ready. Sounds like your only solution is a new unit.

But, before that, what about searching the Jeep forums. Try this one for size.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=20

Michael

**thanatos106** · 06-07-2005, 07:36 PM

You don't need to buy another HU just my link Above....... the help my friend with is BMW securyty code.

**Laidback** · 06-07-2005, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by thanatos106

http://www.radio-code.com/home.html

I'm not sure they can help - I have the code!

Edit: and they don't mention Jeep or Chrysler!

**thanatos106** · 06-07-2005, 07:39 PM

here is one in the UK

http://radiodecodes.co.uk/incaraudio/

This one said they give you inst over the phone so call them and ask what they can do for you...