Ford Fiesta Radio Code

JaneG


Joined: 18/12/2009
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 20:08

I have a Ford Fiesta which has recently had a new battery fitted - as a result the radio isn't working. Does anyone know what the code should be - Serial number M583992

Thanks

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 20:16

Usually they put a sticker somewhere inside your hand book it is a four digit code. All cars have different codes , the only people who will know are Fords ( who will charge about £12 for it ) or the PDI centre . Or you could try the previous owner.

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 20:19

http://www.instant-radio-code.co.uk/ford-radio-codes-search.php?gclid=CLOPveuemqkCFYIKfAodQjMHvQ



This place is a lot cheaper than Fords .

Sideways



Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 00:51

I think you will find your code is 7876.



If that does not work put the radio in your freezer overnight (and yes it does work most times).



Pete.

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 07:06

message 4



absolute myth that putting a radio in a freezer disables the code.



i know for fact .....in the very early days of twoking the phillips radio was the thing to have ,came out of the sri cavalier in 5 seconds .

the myth was put it in the freezer ....still that myth circulates .



most little asian chaps that sit around market stalls will decode in 5minutes if they have the radio .

they charge £10



as above though like arry says ford will do it with log book etc ,but i would think more than £12 now .



who fitted the battery ?most people who fit batterys professionally use a gadget that keeps the live to the radio ,this then stops the need for the code .....if its a uk company did they ask you did you know the code etc



kav

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 08:05

Might I suggest calling Tiga Motors, they have an electronics/electrical guy who knows how to unlock most systems and has the retore disks for several of the DVD type systems.

It won't do any harm to call and ask Tony or Hugh if it might be possible for them to do it.



The website is here, I put it down so you can see where the garage is in case it is further than you wish to travel but the contact details are there as well.



http://www.tigatrading.com

fosterscan


Joined: 27/02/2010
Posts: 541

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 12:04

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=483687&page=1022 try these for free

Sideways



Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
05/06/2011 00:46

Message 5,



I've already given the code in message 4.



Not a myth as I've done it on early coded radios !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shrimp


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 939

Message Posted:
05/06/2011 00:51

Message for Sideways.....dont suppose you can help with the radio code for a Mazda MX5???????

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
05/06/2011 06:48

message 8



what radio model from which car do you claim you did this to ?



as i repeat its a myth ....if you got lucky with an old set then hey well done ....if its general advice then i say to you it doesnt work .



kav

Sideways



Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
05/06/2011 15:15

Message 9.

You will need to supply make, model & serial number of radio. If you still have owners handbook, have a look first in there.



Message 10.

It was probably a Phillips as they made most of the radios for major manufacturers, I think they were the first to use codes. You're correct in saying it will not work on all the modern stuff as the processors are more advanced.