406 Radio changed, beeping, - code needed?

jet_andy · Unread post by **jet_andy** » 12 Feb 2005, 18:50

I have just replaced the Clarion radio in my 406 coupe. The old one packed up amd I bought a second hand one from an online breaker. It works fine, but there is a permanent regular 'beep' every few seconds in the background, no matter if on radio or cd. Is this some kind of anti-theft thing, do I need a code to stop it, or visit a dealer to have it 'matched' to the car??

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 12 Feb 2005, 19:03

Hi
Yes this is the anti theft thing cutting in, You need the help of either a Peugeot dealer or a car radio decoding place with the right software.
The radios are coded to the VIN number of the car at the factory.

jet_andy · Unread post by **jet_andy** » 12 Feb 2005, 21:53

Great, thanks for the quick reply.

jet_andy · Unread post by **jet_andy** » 13 Feb 2005, 01:09

Just a thought - anyone know if there's a way around it, secret key sequence or something??

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 13 Feb 2005, 18:03

im pretty sure there is no other way around it when it is in scrambled mode other that take it to peugeot or someone with the right software to have the VIN coded into it.the noise drives you mad doesent it ?