Radio Code
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Radio Code
Mate's got a R reg 406 with coded radio but lost the card with
code on it . Am i right in thinking the code is buried in the
vin number , and if so does anyone know how to work it out ??
code on it . Am i right in thinking the code is buried in the
vin number , and if so does anyone know how to work it out ??
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Re: Radio Code
Hi mate. Take the last 4 digits of the vin and use the 1234 method.
If last digits are 3651 for example, add a 1 to the 3, 2 to the 6, 3 to the 5, 4 to the 1.
This would be 4885, but as the pug only allows numbers 1 - 6 to be input, you will need to take '6' from any number over 6.
Code would be 4225.
Sounds complicated but really isn't..
Good luck.
( read this on a 306 forum, seems to work....
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If last digits are 3651 for example, add a 1 to the 3, 2 to the 6, 3 to the 5, 4 to the 1.
This would be 4885, but as the pug only allows numbers 1 - 6 to be input, you will need to take '6' from any number over 6.
Code would be 4225.
Sounds complicated but really isn't..

Good luck.
( read this on a 306 forum, seems to work....

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Re: Radio Code
Just remembered, I think its the last 4 digits of the radio's serial number - not the VIN.
How did you get on?
How did you get on?
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2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
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2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
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Re: Radio Code
Ah that info might come in useful cos I found an old stereo from my D8 in the attic the other day, but have no idea what the code is for it...GingerMagic wrote:Just remembered, I think its the last 4 digits of the radio's serial number - not the VIN.
How did you get on?

Re: Radio Code
Not tried it yet he's been taken into hospital , will let you know soon as .
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Re: Radio Code
Keeping my fingers crossed for you, Lou......puggy wrote:Not tried it yet he's been taken into hospital , will let you know soon as .
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Re: Radio Code
I tried the 1,2,3,4 method but got no joy and then I found this forum: http://forum.legija.net/forum.php at 9.00 this morning. By lunchtime, they had the correct code for me. You will need the serial no. stamped on the stereo, and few other bits to get an accurate reply. Look for my posts and you'll see what they need.
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I also have a vague recollection of a silver Nissan Sunny and a red Proton somewhere way back before my brain got addled.
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2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 LS DTI
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1999 406 LX 1.8 Petrol
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Re: Radio Code
Hi guy's
Is this for D8 models only or does it apply to fully muxed D9 models too, As I wasn't aware of any code being needed for my stereo
Cheers Paul.
Is this for D8 models only or does it apply to fully muxed D9 models too, As I wasn't aware of any code being needed for my stereo

Cheers Paul.
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Re: Radio Code
think it's only for d8's my d9 doesn't need one ...
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Re: Radio Code
puggy wrote:think it's only for d8's my d9 doesn't need one ...
Thanks puggy.
2002 110 HDi estate, Rapier in monaco blue! ( found quite a bit more power
) SOLD I've sorted the airbag light
1998 3.0 V6 SE coupe in Diablo Red ( my baby ) sold
2006 206 1.4 16v sport in Aegean blue ( wife's shopping trolley
)
2006 BMW e61 535d m-sport
run's for cover 


1998 3.0 V6 SE coupe in Diablo Red ( my baby ) sold
2006 206 1.4 16v sport in Aegean blue ( wife's shopping trolley

2006 BMW e61 535d m-sport


Re: Radio Code
so d9's dont have radio codes???
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Re: Radio Code
No, D9s are coded to the car with PP2000. You can change your stereo with another factory fit unit but will need to get it ' coded ' with PP2000 so the cars ECU will talk to it..!!
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2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
Re: Radio Code
So if I put an after mrket in then wanted to put old back in that would be ok
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Re: Radio Code
Yes, because the factory one is coded to the car already. There are lots of threads on here regarding aftermarket stereos.... 

2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.