s40 radio problems

kmacdonald · Post by **kmacdonald** » 19 Jun 2005, 18:06

I had to jumpstart my 2001 volvo s40 the other day, and afterwards, it asked for a radio code. I stupidly tried a few codes (before looking up the the actual code) and now the radio just says "off". Would disconnecting and reconnecting the radio fix the problem? Or do I need to call the service number?[/i]

kmacdonald · Post by **kmacdonald** » 19 Jun 2005, 19:45

When I asked if disconnecting the RADIO would work to fix the problem, I actually meant the BATTERY.

ColoradoS40 · Post by **ColoradoS40** » 21 Jun 2005, 09:14

Call the service number. They have an "over-ride" code for that. I would also, disconnet the battery, it just might reset that on the radio and save you a phone call.

Post by **matthew1** » 21 Jun 2005, 12:09

Try what I have on here and please get back to us to let us know if it works with 40s.

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/radio.php

Thanks,

Blackadder · Post by **Blackadder** » 28 Jun 2005, 12:05

I am not sure, that my advice will work on S40 ... but it worked on my S70'98 with SC 813 stereo. The dealer told, that I have to turn on radio and keep it that way for at least 2 hours. The "OFF" message disapeared and it was possible to enter the right code again.

p.s. Unfortunately code I got from dealer didn't worked... it appears, that radio in my car has been changed. Therefore I decided to change head unit.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 06 Sep 2005, 10:56

If u go to ur local Volvo dealer with ur radio they will give u the code right then and there. they had a problem with my vin not matching and they were able to call home office and get it for me.. took only a few mins

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 16 Dec 2005, 05:12

HI guys,

I have stereo code finders. This involves putting in the serial number of the stereo and it will tell you your code.

mail me

glewis101 at hotmail dot com

sorry for the weird way e-mail address is typed stops spammer picking up my address