Resetting code on the radio in a Volvo

To discourage theft. Won't work without the code being entered.

Your radio has been replaced, not uncommon for that year and the SC series of radios. The dealer will need to remove the radio (real easy to do) and has to get 2 numbers from the tag on top and query them through the Volvo DMS system. Note that if you enter the wrong code 3 times the radio will say OFF and you will have to leave the key in position 1 for up to 4 hours till the radio anti-theft resets and you can try again.

CODE P1171 SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1 PART LOAD. POSSIBLE CAUSE - INTAKE/EXHAUST LEAK , FAULTY MAF SENSOR , FAULTY MAP SENSOR OR FUEL PRESSURE TOO LOW DUE TO STOPPED UP FUEL FILTER.WEAK FUEL PUMP.

Go to the nearest Volvo dealer with the vehicle registration and your drivers lic. in hand (names on both must match). They can look up the radio code for you.

you can do that since you already replace the cat, however the problem may be some where else like maf sensor, intake leaks faulty plugs, coils or fuel injectors

The code should be written in your user manual, if not, you will have to contact a Volvo Dealer. This option is placed in vehicle radios to deter theft and render the radio useless if stolen. Thanks for using FixYa.

Hello there. I have a Volvo V70 that I bought recently and it had the same problem. I left the ignition switched on for about two hours and after that time the reading had changed from OFF to Code. I then entered the code and Hey Presto It worked. When I purchased the car it too had no code. I went to a Volvo Dealership, with proof of ownership of the vehicle i.e. Log Book and proof of ID , I used my Passport, and they gave me the radio code.The only dowside was I had to pay them £10 for this code but I feel it was worth it. I suggest you try this too. Good Luck.

your going to have to call up your local volvo dealer and give them your vin number and they can look it up for you. You can try using radio-code.com but i wouldnt recomend it. Your best bet is calling your local volvo dealer and they will help you out.

a radio repair shop will recode it for about £15 $25

you need to read it with volvo scanner/but its probably the abs control unit