radio

[quasar197]

hi there
I am araid I lost the electrics on my 407 and have know idea how to put the code back in the radio.There are only 6 buttons and the code contains some 7s. could anybody help please
dave

[Captain Jack]

407? Hm.. on the '6 you use the steering wheel stalk to scroll through the numbers.

[quasar197]

I am very sorry, I ment 406, I think im suffering from fat finger disease. If you could talk me through the set-up that would be a big help, thanks captain Jack
Dave aka quasar197

[steve_earwig]

Code? D9?? Tied in to the BSI so there aint one, I'd expect it to be the same on a no boot special. If it really is asking for a number then it's probably an after-market fitment. Try ignoring the fact that the rest of the buttons don't have numbers on them and use them anyway. You may need to experiment to see what does what though.

[jasper5]

The usual method of inputting the code is to press the number one key (the left one) until the first number appears in the display, then press the second key until the second number is displayed and so on, then usually you press the (UP) arrow on the radio.

There are variations to this, so read your handbook or ask the dealer.

If you input the code incorrectly you will lock the radio and will have to take it to your local in-car audio specialist for unlocking.Thinking about it, why not take it there anyway for advice.

[teamster1975]

If you input the code incorrectly you will lock the radio and will have to take it to your local in-car audio specialist for unlocking.

That's not true (on the D8 at any rate; and I think the D9 radios don't need a code as they're coded to the bsi)
If you put the wrong code in 3 times it'll lock out but if you disconnect the battery for 5 mins it'll reset
Hang on, I'll dig out the handbook...

[teamster1975]

Transcript of the manual (ish)

Entering the code:

A: Ignition on, turn on radio
B: Press the 1 button
C: Press the left or right arrow buttons until the first digit of the code is displayed
D: Press the 1 button
E: Press the left or right arrow buttons until the second digit of the code is displayed
F: Press the 1 button
G: Press the left or right arrow buttons until the third digit of the code is displayed
H: Press the 1 button
I: Press the left or right arrow buttons until the fourth digit of the code is displayed
J: Press the 1 button to confirm the code

[jasper5]

If you input the code incorrectly you will lock the radio and will have to take it to your local in-car audio specialist for unlocking.

That's not true (on the D8 at any rate; and I think the D9 radios don't need a code as they're coded to the bsi)
If you put the wrong code in 3 times it'll lock out but if you disconnect the battery for 5 mins it'll reset
Hang on, I'll dig out the handbook...

I did say there are variations to this....I was generalising...there are several methods of inputting codes and most radios will lock you out permanently if you keep inputting the wrong code.I've come across this many, many times.

[teamster1975]

Sorry jasper, I realise you were generalising; my wording was a bit wrong
I'm just going on my experience with my two 406's

[jasper5]

It's fine teamster, I should have done what you did and got my book out