Radio codes

TBH, the fact that it's a bog-standard Ford radio probably achieves that :-)

It's always a game of catch-up for security; when this type of code technology first came out, it was effective. Now, with newer systems, it's harder to overcome - for now!

Chris

I went to the main dealer when I needed mine and they just brought it up on a pc. Whether a main dealer would help with a car that has had 6 owners I don't know. There is also the possibility that an after market unit is fitted.

For codes that are related to the serial number you can download programmes from Emule to do this.

Does anyone actually steal radios these days?

Now they seem to be mostly integrated units built into the dash, which you can only replace with another Renault/Ford/whatever special. For those cars that have standard mount points, the radios have got pretty cheap (except perhaps for those with a sound system whose goal is to break windows as it drives past). And the resale market is small because lots of people have integrated units.

We're not in the 1980s any more. So what's the point of all this faffing about with codes?

Theo

Judging by what price Ford MP3 units make on eBay, I'd guess certain units are worth stealing...

Chris