Radio Code

Scimdaz · 12th January 2020, 20:20

Had to change the battery today (hoping that the battery is at fault - does appear to be engraved '06 - rather than the alternator, but that's for another day). I got the handbook, but no security card, with the car. The radio code is not in the handbook. With my last Volvo, ringing the local dealers secured the code in about 30 secs. Anyone know any obliging Rover dealers? Would current MG dealers even have access to old 75 data? Plenty of radios also have the code written on them of course. How does the Symphony slide out? I can't see any holes for the usual 2-pronged puller. Thanking anyone and everyone in advance......

marinabrian · 12th January 2020, 20:38

The Symphony radio was not coded at the factory, and if yours is coded this would have been done at the dealer.

It won't be on any databases unfortunately as this would have been carried out at the original owners request.

Brian

Scimdaz · 12th January 2020, 20:50

"Thanks Brian" - I think...... LOL . (Odd then that the handbook (p3) says a code is on the card will need to be entered every time the power is disconnected, but there do seem to be plenty of quirks with these cars. Makes things fun doesn't it.)

chris75 · 12th January 2020, 21:02

You could try making an enquiry at an Xpart Dealer ? Can't hurt

As Brian said , Symphonys were not usually coded by default. Is yours actually displaying an "enter code" message ?

marinabrian · 12th January 2020, 21:04

Is it definitely a Symphony fitted Darren? the Harmony radios always had a code, but it is rare to find a Symphony with an active code......

A Harmony can be found cheaply enough.......LINK

Brian

Scimdaz · 12th January 2020, 21:16

Ahem.....looks for hole to sink in to. I just "expected" the note in the handbook to refer to all fitted radios and .... errr ..... didn't try it. Yes it is a Symphony. No it doesn't need a code (as you knew all along). Thanks chaps!!!!!! :-)

bl52krz · 12th January 2020, 21:28

Thats made your day then?

12th January 2020, 20:20	#1
Scimdaz Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Sheffield Posts: 90 Thanks: 64 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Radio Code Had to change the battery today (hoping that the battery is at fault - does appear to be engraved '06 - rather than the alternator, but that's for another day). I got the handbook, but no security card, with the car. The radio code is not in the handbook. With my last Volvo, ringing the local dealers secured the code in about 30 secs. Anyone know any obliging Rover dealers? Would current MG dealers even have access to old 75 data? Plenty of radios also have the code written on them of course. How does the Symphony slide out? I can't see any holes for the usual 2-pronged puller. Thanking anyone and everyone in advance......

12th January 2020, 21:02	#4
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	You could try making an enquiry at an Xpart Dealer ? Can't hurt As Brian said , Symphonys were not usually coded by default. Is yours actually displaying an "enter code" message ? __________________ Who said it was simples ? Last edited by chris75; 12th January 2020 at 21:05..

12th January 2020, 21:28	#7
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12th January 2020, 20:38	#2
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	The Symphony radio was not coded at the factory, and if yours is coded this would have been done at the dealer. It won't be on any databases unfortunately as this would have been carried out at the original owners request. Brian

12th January 2020, 20:50	#3
Scimdaz Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Sheffield Posts: 90 Thanks: 64 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	"Thanks Brian" - I think...... LOL . (Odd then that the handbook (p3) says a code is on the card will need to be entered every time the power is disconnected, but there do seem to be plenty of quirks with these cars. Makes things fun doesn't it.)

12th January 2020, 21:04	#5
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Is it definitely a Symphony fitted Darren? the Harmony radios always had a code, but it is rare to find a Symphony with an active code...... A Harmony can be found cheaply enough.......LINK Brian

12th January 2020, 21:16	#6
Scimdaz Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Sheffield Posts: 90 Thanks: 64 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Ahem.....looks for hole to sink in to. I just "expected" the note in the handbook to refer to all fitted radios and .... errr ..... didn't try it. Yes it is a Symphony. No it doesn't need a code (as you knew all along). Thanks chaps!!!!!! :-)