Battery change - Radio problems!!

[markflack]

Hi all,

I removed the battery on my Citroen Dispatch 2007 to change it for a new one as the van had been standing for in excess of 5 months. The van is absolutely fine other than the radio is very quiet and none of the function keys will work on it. I don't have a code for the radio, but i'm assuming that it's locked out. I read something in the handbook about the van going into 'standby mode' if the battery runs low but its a bit vague to say the least!!

Can anyone help please?

Cheers!!

[Sean602]

when mine (Clarion) locked out after a battery change there was nothing other than >code----< on the facia. Unfortunatley you need the chassis specific code off someone who has access to the database, its not like you can use some algorithm to calculate one. I went to the original dealer whose phone number was on the No plates he was able to give me mine.

[markflack]

Hi, Thanks for your response..

I've since been told that i don't need a code for the radio as it's 'matched' to the van..?? I've spoken to my local dealer but all they can suggest is putting the van onto their diagnostic machine at a cost of £45..!! I'll happily pay it if it'll work but the money could go towards a new radio is this one's knackered... Slightly lost here!

Cheers...

[RichardW]

Where are you Mark? The may be someone with a Lexia near by that will run it over the van for a lot less than the dealer. Locations in This post

[markflack]

I'm in Lowestoft, Suffolk... A Little bit 'out-back' but there looks like a guy's located in Norwich so i'll give it a go!!

Many thanks for your help..

Cheers...

[markflack]

It turns out that the radio is faulty.. So onto my next problem! I've purchased a second hand radio of exactly the same make and model to replace the faulty one. It works fine with the exception that it has a constant back ground beeping.. I'm assuming that this is because the radio doesn't have a code and needs to be matched to the van?

Any ideas how to solve this one please?

Thanks again...

[qprdude]

Probably back to the lexia session to pair it with the vehicle?