HELP. Symphony Radio Removal

Bazman · 30th March 2008, 14:29

How do I remove my radio to see if the code is written on it, have had battery disconnected and now the radio is asking for a code. I have checked all my paperwork that came with the car and there is no radio code.

Barry.

bad-head-day · 30th March 2008, 14:41

Take the 'eyebrow' trim off above the radio, find the fixings by unclipping the trim from under the eyebrow. Then you'll need some of those radio removing metal strips that go into the slots on the radio. When these go in the push clips in to allow the removal of the radio. I've got a symphony waiting to go into my car here & there's a code on the underneath, printed on a label.

edit - just remembered there are some fixings on the front of the radio but you would have seen those anyway

Christopher · 30th March 2008, 15:02

If you don't have the metal strips an old plastic "credit" card cut into strips works too

Bazman · 30th March 2008, 15:21

Have removed radio but only numbers on it are the last 6 of the vin code. Have tried last 4 and first 4 but still no good. Where do I go from here, all suggestions gratefully accepted. Does the waiting period before you can input the code keep getting longer?

Christopher · 30th March 2008, 15:26

I'm afraid I do not know more than you have already said so hopefully someone will come along who owns a Symphony and can help out ...

Simon W · 30th March 2008, 15:51

Most Symphony units will start up without the code. I've had two and neither needed a code inputting.

Reading elesewhere though (e.g. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=symphony+code) it seems the Symphony has a code but it's not always enabled.

I'm not sure if each unit has its own individual code or whether they'll accept one of a batch of correct codes. If it's the latter, I can give you a Symphony code.

Bazman · 30th March 2008, 16:26

If the code function can be disabled , how is it done?

cjmillsnun · 30th March 2008, 16:32

You'd need the code to begin with.

To get the code, I would contact your local XPart Autoservice centre tomorrow.

I believe they will want to see documentation (log book and driving licence), then they can find the code for you.

Greeners · 30th March 2008, 16:44

try 0 0 0 0

Or have a look through your handbook as it may be written on the radio page.

Duotone · 30th March 2008, 17:50

You could try this site. http://www.mgrccservices.com/ One or two on this site have used them..

Dave T

30th March 2008, 14:29	#1
Bazman Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 cdt connoisseur SE tourer Automatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Retford Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HELP. Symphony Radio Removal How do I remove my radio to see if the code is written on it, have had battery disconnected and now the radio is asking for a code. I have checked all my paperwork that came with the car and there is no radio code. Barry.

30th March 2008, 15:02	#3
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	If you don't have the metal strips an old plastic "credit" card cut into strips works too __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

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Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	I'm afraid I do not know more than you have already said so hopefully someone will come along who owns a Symphony and can help out ... __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

30th March 2008, 15:51	#6
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Most Symphony units will start up without the code. I've had two and neither needed a code inputting. Reading elesewhere though (e.g. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=symphony+code) it seems the Symphony has a code but it's not always enabled. I'm not sure if each unit has its own individual code or whether they'll accept one of a batch of correct codes. If it's the latter, I can give you a Symphony code. Last edited by Simon W; 30th March 2008 at 16:09..

30th March 2008, 16:44	#9
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30th March 2008, 14:41	#2
bad-head-day Loves to post Citroen C4 Loeb Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 372 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Take the 'eyebrow' trim off above the radio, find the fixings by unclipping the trim from under the eyebrow. Then you'll need some of those radio removing metal strips that go into the slots on the radio. When these go in the push clips in to allow the removal of the radio. I've got a symphony waiting to go into my car here & there's a code on the underneath, printed on a label. edit - just remembered there are some fixings on the front of the radio but you would have seen those anyway

30th March 2008, 15:21	#4
Bazman Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 cdt connoisseur SE tourer Automatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Retford Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have removed radio but only numbers on it are the last 6 of the vin code. Have tried last 4 and first 4 but still no good. Where do I go from here, all suggestions gratefully accepted. Does the waiting period before you can input the code keep getting longer?

30th March 2008, 16:26	#7
Bazman Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 cdt connoisseur SE tourer Automatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Retford Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If the code function can be disabled , how is it done?

30th March 2008, 16:32	#8
cjmillsnun Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi & MGZT+ CDTi 135 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Petersfield Posts: 787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	You'd need the code to begin with. To get the code, I would contact your local XPart Autoservice centre tomorrow. I believe they will want to see documentation (log book and driving licence), then they can find the code for you.

30th March 2008, 17:50	#10
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	HELP. Symphony Radio Removal You could try this site. http://www.mgrccservices.com/ One or two on this site have used them.. Dave T