New battery and radio code

[swiveleyedgit]

Hi all, I'm going to put a new battery in my C5 in the near future and have been wondering about whether I need to put a code into the radio after the change? I have all the documents for the car in the wallet but no code card. Any advice gratefully received as usual!

[myglaren]

You don't need a code, the radio is keyed to the car's VIN.
Only when fitting a replacement unit do you need a Lexia to match it to the car.
You will need to retune it and reset autolights and the auto windows.

When replacing the battery, take note of the recommended procedure

[swiveleyedgit]

Thanks for that myglaren, link is just what I'm looking for.

[daviemck2006]

I just changed my battery, as it is brand new and my daughters diesel astra on original battery was getting slow to start. No point in putting a new battery away in a possible write off! I just whipped it out and in the other one with no problems. Only had to reset clock.