I recently jumpstarted my Volvo.Since then it had been asking me for the code.I unsucessfully tried to guess the code more than once.Now my radio reads"OFF" anytime i power it on.I pulled the device out of the dash and i believe I mat have found the code but now I'm in need of a reset so that i can get back to being asked to punch the code in
Hi Basketballve,
I did not personally know the answer to your question, so I looked on Wikianswers.
This is taken directly from their site.
must have code in owners manual
Turn the ignition to position one (accessory), turn on the radio so you
can see the display, and come back in 2 hours. The display should read
"CODE". At this point you must enter the code for your radio. I have
owned 4 VOlVOs (1998 through 2006) and have never found the radio code
in any of my manuals; perhaps it was published for earlier models.
If you do not have the code, remove the radio by pushing on the
vertical buttons on the radio face. They pop out and provide a means to
slide the radio forward. Copy down the radio model, eg. 813, 816, and
serial number. Bring this information AND A COPY OF YOUR REGISTRATION
SHOWING THE VIN to your dealer, or to any Volvo dealer. They need to
correlate the VIN and radio SN to be assured that the radio had not
been stolen. They can look up the the code in a database and provide it
to you. If they tell you the radio is no good or want to charge you a
ridiculous fee, go elsewhere.
Once you have the code, turn on the radio and enter is using
the preset buttons. Wait a moment, and the radio should turn on. If it
does not, the code is incorrect. This is possible if the radio you have
is not the one that was shipped with the original vehicle. If so, you
must remove the radio and bring it to the dealer who can reprogram a
new code into the radio. Depending on the circumstances, they may or
may not do it for you, because they have no proof that you are the
legitimate owner of the radio.
If not, I saw an advert for radiocodes.com who claim they just need the radio SN and will provide the code for a fee.
Hope I've helped, don't forget to rate.
Lazaruselite
Dealers have your radio code in a database, and can look it up. Many will give you the code over the phone if you've lost your card. You can call any Volvo dealer: they all have the same computer system to look up your Volvo radio code.
Sometimes the code is written on the radio itself. But you have to pull the radio out (not hard) to see it.
Other dealers will have you drive to their lot and speak to them in person. Because the dealer will need to read off the radio's serial number to cross-reference it with the unique code, bring your radio, and your Volvo. Some reportedly charge US$10-$100 for this. Hmmmmm. I suppose dealers can choose to charge for this, and we can choose to not go back, right?
If you don't have the code, call the dealer to ask what they need from you. Don't pay the dealer any money for the code! If they want money, hang up and call another.
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