Xantia Radio Code

ljaw2002uk · Post by **ljaw2002uk** » 03 Apr 2005, 17:40

Hi,
I bought a xantia yesterday, but I had to change the battery when I bought it. I have the radio code, but I dont know how to enter it. I just typed in the code and its just sitting there on the LCD three big numers and 1 little number. I have tried disconnectimg the battery over night but the code is still on the radio. Any ideas?

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 03 Apr 2005, 18:57

Use the preset buttons 1 to 6. Turn the radio on. Display will read 'code in'. Enter the code number, using the first digit for Number 1, pressing each button the correct number of times. If a wrong number is entered the display will read ------- and the system will be blocked. To unblock, press 'BND' until 'code in' appears. If four incorrect attempts are made the system will be blocked for one hour.

ljaw2002uk · Post by **ljaw2002uk** » 03 Apr 2005, 20:40

Turn radio on dispay doesnt read code in, it just shows me 3 big numbers and a little number. How can I make it take the code?

ljaw2002uk · Post by **ljaw2002uk** » 03 Apr 2005, 20:44

Ignore my last post
Brain is asleep. Thanks mate [:D]

ljaw2002uk · Post by **ljaw2002uk** » 03 Apr 2005, 21:24

Is there a button I need to press to submit the code once its showing on the display? the code just sits there on the LCD and nothing happens.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 03 Apr 2005, 21:32

As far as I remember, once the correct code is entered, 'CITROEN' should appear on the display for a short time, then automatically set itself on the FM band. Instructions for 1998 models - maybe earlier ones are slightly different.

ljaw2002uk · Post by **ljaw2002uk** » 03 Apr 2005, 21:39

Ok the format of the stereo is such that you just press button 1 for 1 button 2 for 2 etc... rather than press 1 x 3 to get three.
The car is a 96? M? LX. Original factory fitted stereo. This is bugging the hell out of me. I went through this with my last Xantia, and never solved it. [V] Thanks for tryin tho.

vanny · Post by **vanny** » 03 Apr 2005, 22:00

Sounds similar to the N-reg AX we have, and off the top of my head i dont remember how you input it, i think it's either a push of the volume button or maybe a press and hold of the MAN button. It bugs me everytime i come to do it, but i DO have the instructions written down at my parents. I'll have a look on Wednesday, but once the code is entered just try pressing buttons and see if it goes in

ljaw2002uk · Post by **ljaw2002uk** » 03 Apr 2005, 22:06

I tried every button, no luck. Someone on here has to still have the manual for theirs. Im desperate

25 miles to work in the morning and no stereo.

Richard Gallagher · Post by **Richard Gallagher** » 04 Apr 2005, 00:04

What model Xantia do you have, LX/SX etc? It makes a difference.

Gregg1100 · Post by **Gregg1100** » 04 Apr 2005, 00:25

Hi,
When I did code on my radio, starting out with the 4 - - - -.
Just suppose code is 4735. I pushed button (1), 4 times, button (2), 7 times, button (3) 3 times, button (4) 5 times. Then pushed button 6 to validate info. A working radio .
Hope this helps
Greg
Ps My Radio is Citroen 4030 RDS. Made by Blaupunkt It has NO button marked BAND.
There is a 3030 RDS radio
Only the 2030 has a BAND button. The 4030 RDS comes as a standalone radio unit, and also as a radio unit with a CD.
I am sitting here with genuine Citroen radio booklet in front of me, copying this out, lol.
Greg

np · Post by np » 04 Apr 2005, 00:28

Acording to my manual,for the 2030 non RDS radio,"swicth on,display reads CODE.If your code is 3241,press buttons 3 2 4 1 in turn,verifiying the numbers appear on the display.If the correct numbers are entered,the unit will work."
For the 3030 & 4030 RDS units,"Turn unit on,display reads CODE.Enter code using preset buttons 1-4.Press button 1 repeatedly untill correct number is displayed,then use buttons 2,3,& 4 in the same way untill the correct code is displayed.Then press button 6 to ener the code."

np · Post by np » 04 Apr 2005, 00:29

You beat me to it Gregg.Copied the above from my Citroen book.[:)]

Gregg1100 · Post by **Gregg1100** » 04 Apr 2005, 00:29

Hi Again,
Re- radio code.
The method I described is as in the Citroen booklet, mentioned in my previous post.
Regards,
Greg

Gregg1100 · Post by **Gregg1100** » 04 Apr 2005, 00:41

Hi Neil,
I didn`t see your posts, otherwise I wouldn`t have added the second.[:D]
Regards
Greg
Ps. I would have thought my car would have been more economical, after changing that leaking inlet manifold gasket. But not much better---circa 25-28, .seeing as I don`t hammer the thing . Time to look for a tidy diesel I think.

Greg