Does anyone know about radio codes?!

Chad E. · Post by **Chad E.** » 04 Aug 2003, 15:30

I have a 98 S70 that I purchased used last week. I was given the wrong code for the stereo!

Does anybody out there know how to locate the code without having to pay $45.00 to the dealership? Maybe hidden somewhere under the hood, or somewhere else?

Thanks, Chad

Post by **matthew1** » 04 Aug 2003, 15:47

Call a dealer until you find one that will give you the code for free. I believe they all run off the same database that associates VIN <--> radio code. Explain your situation, and be very polite and direct.

The dealer here in Seattle didn't charge me the one time I needed something from them of a "very light service" nature (reading diagnostic codes).

I've heard of some dealers charging $60 for this. It's just a combination of luck and who you speak to.

Chad E. · Post by **Chad E.** » 05 Aug 2003, 12:43

Thank you Matt

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 09 Aug 2003, 12:15

Were you able to get the code? If not let me know and I can get it for you.

Rich

Chad E. · Post by **Chad E.** » 11 Aug 2003, 10:34

I just put my Pioneer Cd player in the car w/disc changer. It was something I knew I would do eventually, but when I found out how much it was going to be to get the code from the dealer, I figured I might as well have that installed. It was actually cheaper...

Thanks anyways though Rich, I appreciate it. Chad