Radio Code

[Wrinkly]

Being a new member I have been reading numerous posts.

I have recently acquired my 2005 S Type 2.5 V6 and have no idea what the radio code is.

I understand I will need this if the battery (which is a brand new Varta) fitted prior to collection, is disconnected for any reason.

How can I find the code for my Radio.

 

Many thanks and Regards

John

[Aubrey]

H John,

 have found these posts on the S type from may be helpful, My friend pad about £20 for code from dealer. 

Enter any code 3 times so that the display shows "PLEASE WAIT"

Simultaneously press ">>" "PTY" "A.MEM" should only take 2 or 3 seconds and the radio turns on.

Hope this helps and saves some one some money!!

This works on my 2003 x type

This definitely works in S-Types as well. It's included as part of the "Battery reset document" which is available for download from this forum

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As an S-Type owner, you'll be aware (I guess) of how sensitive the electronics is to low battery voltage. You'll maybe not know though, what you're expected to do after dis-connecting and re-connecting the battery.

I've put together a PDF document which takes you through the procedure step by step. Nothing that isn't readily available elsewhere but just gathered together and (in my view) logically ordered into a single reference.

It also includes how to get the audio system working when you don't have the security code 

I've been asked for it so many times that I though I'd make a thread just for access to that document so here it is:-

 

Battery reset.pdf

[Wrinkly]

Have seen your document and downloaded it ready to read at some stage.

Car had a new Varta Battery fitted before I picked it up so I am hoping it will keep going alright for a while

Meanwhile I am looking for a best deal on obtaining a CTEK charger and conditioner, as recommended on the website, also considering the AA Solar Panel charger which I am thinking might be of better use to me.

I am being told that no connection direct connection to the battery is needed as it all happens through the EBOD port. I do not understand if this is correct and would appreciate any advice on the question.

Many thanks indeed.

John

[Wrinkly]

1 hour ago, Aubrey said:

H John,

 have found these posts on the S type from may be helpful, My friend pad about £20 for code from dealer. 

Enter any code 3 times so that the display shows "PLEASE WAIT"

Simultaneously press ">>" "PTY" "A.MEM" should only take 2 or 3 seconds and the radio turns on.

Hope this helps and saves some one some money!!

This works on my 2003 x type

This definitely works in S-Types as well. It's included as part of the "Battery reset document" which is available for download from this forum

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As an S-Type owner, you'll be aware (I guess) of how sensitive the electronics is to low battery voltage. You'll maybe not know though, what you're expected to do after dis-connecting and re-connecting the battery.

I've put together a PDF document which takes you through the procedure step by step. Nothing that isn't readily available elsewhere but just gathered together and (in my view) logically ordered into a single reference.

It also includes how to get the audio system working when you don't have the security code 

I've been asked for it so many times that I though I'd make a thread just for access to that document so here it is:-

 

Battery reset.pdf

Just realised I should have pressed the Quote, before replying.

Sorry about that.

Presumably my reply will be the message prior to this one.

Regards

[Aubrey]

Hi John,

found the AA video

 

[Wrinkly]

12 hours ago, Aubrey said:

Hi John,

found the AA video

 

Many thanks for the video.

That really answers the question. It does charge via the EOBD connection WITHOUT any direct crocodile clips to the battery. I feel this is probably a better bet for my requirements and am strongly favoured to go this route and purchase one of theses solar panel chargers.

Very appreciative of you posting this video for me.

[Aubrey]

No problem at all glad I could help.

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Hi guys/girls Newbie to the site , Disconnected battery ,tried any 3 codes and  >> PTY  AMEM , but reading stays on PLEASE WAIT . WAITED and WAITED but to no avail, any other suggestions please.

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Hi guys/girls Newbie to the site , Disconnected battery ,tried any 3 codes and  >> PTY  AMEM , but reading stays on PLEASE WAIT . WAITED and WAITED but to no avail, any other suggestions please. Now sorted , took radio out radio no begins JAC , went on to eBay autoradiocodes charged me £1.00 . gave me code . Back to the car left it running for 20minutes . PLEASE WAIT went and CODE appeared put code in and hey presto. THANKS for the support.