Wrong Radio Code

soupy_sam · Unread post by **soupy_sam** » 09 Jun 2005, 23:40

I have put the wrong radio code in Once in my Citroen radio and it has locked.
How do I unlock it please?

Richard Gallagher · Unread post by **Richard Gallagher** » 10 Jun 2005, 00:44

Wait...........It depends on how many times you have done it.
Each wrong code doubles the length of lockout.

soupy_sam · Unread post by **soupy_sam** » 10 Jun 2005, 01:35

Only ONCE

dnsey · Unread post by **dnsey** » 10 Jun 2005, 01:49

If you know a bit about electronics (or someone who does), you can reset it.
Disconnect the radio from the car, remove the covers and locate the memory backup capacitor. Discharge this with a low value resistor, and you will start again with a clean slate.

meexi · Unread post by **meexi** » 10 Jun 2005, 02:07

just press the band button and the lcd will flash then put in your code

JohnT · Unread post by **JohnT** » 10 Jun 2005, 03:37

Your radio will lock out for a short time only. There are several models and most have to be done differently, what model is yours? I will see if I can help you. If in doubt about the model, tell me where the on/off button is.

soupy_sam · Unread post by **soupy_sam** » 10 Jun 2005, 12:56

on/off button is at the bottom left hand side of panel

soupy_sam · Unread post by **soupy_sam** » 10 Jun 2005, 13:00

how long is lock out for and does the radio have to be on or off or fuse out or disconected?

JohnT · Unread post by **JohnT** » 10 Jun 2005, 19:30

when u switch it on does it now show the word 'Code' ?

JohnT · Unread post by **JohnT** » 10 Jun 2005, 19:46

If the code word is showing, try this sequence, if it dont work come back to me again.
Lets assume your radio code is 7234. Press the 1 station button until the 7 appears, then on to the second button and press until the 2 appears! when all four numbers are showing as the code press 6 and it should then be OK. If not do not do anyhting else, just switch off.

MW · Unread post by MW » 10 Jun 2005, 22:47

About that band button. If you've just got the word "Code" showing on the display, you need to press it for at least five seconds. Then it should reset.

soupy_sam · Unread post by **soupy_sam** » 11 Jun 2005, 05:19

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by meexi

just press the band button and the lcd will flash then put in your code
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Brilliant that works well