Topic: radio (Read 5491 times)

ancient explorer · « **on:** 11 July 2017, 20:09:22 »

hi people. my 2003 2.2i battery went flat. jump started it all good, but radio now in safe mode. I have tried to enter code, by the book, but to no avail. safe mode, and will not alter. I have entered code previously, no problem. my question is, if previous owner entered wrong codes, and all ten used up, is it now stuffed? or does the coding reset to ten trys each time the right code is entered. I note there is nothing else other than safe on the display. in anticipation, thank you all.

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 July 2017, 20:19:54 »

If the reg is BT03TOA then that's not the original Headington.

ancient explorer · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 July 2017, 20:42:34 »

I am afraid you have confused me. (although that is easy) didn't mention in earlier post it is a CDR2005. is it just a matter of waiting, because of the anti-theft. but as stated, display does not show amount of tries left, just SAFE.

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 July 2017, 20:53:59 »

Quote from: ancient explorer on 11 July 2017, 20:42:34

I am afraid you have confused me. (although that is easy) didn't mention in earlier post it is a CDR2005. is it just a matter of waiting, because of the anti-theft. but as stated, display does not show amount of tries left, just SAFE.

Sold a 2.2 Sport to a dealer in Manchester... That was its reg. I had changed the head unit from a CCR2005 to the CCRT2008...

What does the handbook say on the subject?

ancient explorer · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 July 2017, 20:33:59 »

hi, understood, the 2.2 sold to dealer. I note ronomega post, 9/11/2013 had the same problem. SAFE, and unable to enter any info. this is the problem I have after discharged battery. no other info, just stuck on safe. it simply will not accept any instruction.I just wondered, if any one else had any info to add. I have entered code on previous occasion, with no trouble. have a nice day.

ReLLaXX · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 July 2017, 23:41:49 »

Quote from: ancient explorer on 12 July 2017, 20:33:59

hi, understood, the 2.2 sold to dealer. I note ronomega post, 9/11/2013 had the same problem. SAFE, and unable to enter any info. this is the problem I have after discharged battery. no other info, just stuck on safe. it simply will not accept any instruction.I just wondered, if any one else had any info to add. I have entered code on previous occasion, with no trouble. have a nice day.

Does your volume knob (the one you supose to push before even entering the code) still works ok? On my HU that button only works when pushed up and on the right side. If someone would try to enter the code without knowing this they would have the same problem you have. No reaction from the HU.

Try turning off and on the unit first to see if you get a correct reaction from that knob. Because you have to hold it for a few seconds, if it has a even slightly bad contact I dont think it will work.

TheBoy · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 July 2017, 11:22:39 »

To enter code:

Ign on
Switch radio off (but ign stays on) ***this step not in book, but is critical***
Press/hold AS
Radio on
Release AS at beep
If prompted for a code, enter and press hold AS
if not prompted, you are in a wait state, anywhere from 10 mins to 12hrs, ign must remain on all this time (so plug in charger)
Enter code when prompted, press hold AS

If you enter correct code, but system does not accept it, **YOU HAVE WRONG CODE**, do not repeat.

Chazza12 · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 July 2017, 17:13:21 »

I had similar problem with 2006 vectra, removed the battery for 5 min then put battery back on and it took the code then think its not safe mode as in no code think its the jump from the jumpstarter.

TheBoy · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 July 2017, 19:05:27 »

Quote from: Chazza12 on 15 July 2017, 17:13:21

I had similar problem with 2006 vectra, removed the battery for 5 min then put battery back on and it took the code then think its not safe mode as in no code think its the jump from the jumpstarter.

Disconnecting the battery will not help with radios needing code, or in a wait state due to incorrect code entry.

Chazza12 · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 July 2017, 19:59:42 »

says this on web page info on radio
Attempt 1 - wait 10 secs. (Display shows 10 SAFE)
Attempt 2 - wait 10 secs. (Display shows 9 SAFE)
Attempt 3 - wait 10 mins. (Display shows 8 SAFE)
Attempt 4 - wait 20 mins. (Display shows 7 SAFE)
Attempt 5 - wait 40 mins. (Display shows 6 SAFE)
Attempt 6 - wait 80 mins. (1 hr 20 mins) (Display shows 5 SAFE)
Attempt 7 - wait 160 mins. (2 hrs 40 mins) (Display shows 4 SAFE)
Attempt 8 - wait 320 mins. (5 hrs 20 mins) (Display shows 3 SAFE)
Attempt 9 - wait 640 mins. (10 hrs 40 mins) (Display shows 2 SAFE)
Attempt 10 - landfill. (Display shows 1 SAFE)
SAFE with no number interrupted power supply .

frostbite · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 July 2017, 08:25:55 »

If the radio was anything like the volvo alpines, then a 2hr drive would have reat it

ancient explorer · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 July 2017, 11:53:12 »

hi people, thank you for all your replys. did not answer sooner as on holiday touring with my caravan, and no wifi available. I will sift through info, and post if I have any success. have a nice day all

ancient explorer · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 July 2017, 12:13:19 »

hi again,
as stated, safe with no number. cannot switch on or off, it is simply 'dead' chazza notes interrupted power supply. this is obviously what happened when battery went flat, (although I have no idea why, and it has not happened since???) therefore, as the problem appears to be 'interrupted power supply, what do I do next? any information gratefully received.

ancient explorer · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 July 2017, 13:15:10 »

just to add, fuse ok as everything on same circuit working.

TheBoy · « **Reply #14 on:** 18 July 2017, 18:11:13 »

Did you EXACTLY follow procedure above? At the start, the ign needs to be on, and the radio off. That is critical.

ancient explorer · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 July 2017, 11:47:57 »

hi,
ignition on. message on radio SAFE. press radio on/off button, ( and hold, wind backwards, forwards, etc) nothing. press AS button, and hold, nothing. I have disconnected battery for 5 minutes, more than once, nothing. on previous occasion ( a year ago) when battery disconnected, enter code by the book, it worked! now, stuck on safe, and will not allow any input?? am I missing something!

ReLLaXX · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 July 2017, 14:44:49 »

Maybe try to turn ignition on with the HU fuse removed and then plug the fuse to power it? Out of ideas here. I still think you may have a defective volume/on/off button.

ancient explorer · « **Reply #17 on:** 19 July 2017, 18:26:25 »

thanks for all the replys, will keep trying. if I crack it, will post what the problem was.

TheBoy · « **Reply #18 on:** 20 July 2017, 19:15:13 »

Quote from: ancient explorer on 19 July 2017, 11:47:57

hi,
ignition on. message on radio SAFE. press radio on/off button, ( and hold, wind backwards, forwards, etc) nothing. press AS button, and hold, nothing. I have disconnected battery for 5 minutes, more than once, nothing. on previous occasion ( a year ago) when battery disconnected, enter code by the book, it worked! now, stuck on safe, and will not allow any input?? am I missing something!

That's not what I said earlier.

Ign on
Radio off
Press hold AS, keep held, turn radio on, keep button held until beep

That part of the procedure is critical

ancient explorer · « **Reply #19 on:** 20 July 2017, 21:07:44 »

hi,
yup, tried that many times. have tried everything I can think of! it is stuck on safe, and will not accept any input. as stated previously, battery disconnected (for about six months) a year ago, and accepted code with no problem at all. very strange! thanks for your reply.

Chazza12 · « **Reply #20 on:** 21 July 2017, 11:10:25 »

remove radio unit, without taking the the battery off. on back of radio check the micro fuse. if fuse ok leave out of vehicle for an hour, while its left out check that there is power from the main battery to the plug they should be 2 live powers with ignition on if these both ok, refit radio, info from corsa web site. power from ignition can turn on the radio but it needs power on permanently supply to store memory.

TheBoy · « **Reply #21 on:** 21 July 2017, 19:09:08 »

Fuse is OK Chazza, has OP gets response from radio.

Dave DND · « **Reply #22 on:** 03 August 2017, 11:09:39 »

Once all ten attempts have been used, the radio will not reset itself, no matter how long you leave it on for.

I couldn`t see which make and model you had from the thread, but most of them can be reset by us if sent in to our workshop.

www.dndservices.co.uk

ancient explorer · « **Reply #23 on:** 03 August 2017, 20:18:17 »

hi lovely people,
its working, whoo! whoo! radio 2, radio 4, I am in heaven! ok, heaven for this 70 year old git! but, this is what I did.
press as button and hold. turn ignition on. code appeared on display. enter code. radio working. I tried this before, it did not work!!!
thank you all again, have a nice day.

ancient explorer · « **Reply #24 on:** 03 August 2017, 20:22:51 »

forgot the:

TheBoy · « **Reply #25 on:** 04 August 2017, 17:13:26 »

Good news

ancient explorer · « **Reply #26 on:** 05 August 2017, 21:49:04 »

as a matter of interest. a few hours prior to radio working, whilst driving, I noticed SAFE disappear, and the date appeared. (no input from me) a short time later, SAFE appeared again. I left car for an hour, and when I returned, I tried holding the AS button, and turned ignition on. to my amazement, the code appeared, and accepted the code number. nope, I don't understand it, but it may assist someone else with the same problem.

TheBoy · « **Reply #27 on:** 06 August 2017, 11:40:14 »

You were, as stated earlier in thread, in a wait state. That has to expire before you can enter code.

If in a wait state, the ign is turned off, the wait state timer starts again from scratch.

ancient explorer · « **Reply #28 on:** 10 August 2017, 22:23:59 »

understood. thanks for your input. apologies, for delay in replying, as no wifi on 'me' campsite. have a nice day.

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