Radio security code

[charlietou]

Hi, I recently managed to run my battery flat (Doh!) and now my radio wants a security code. I know how to enter the code from the owner's manual however don't have the code as I bought the vehicle second hand and did not receive the code.

I have done a search and understand "contact MM with VIN/chassis No." is the only answer, so far.

Would anybody know and be prepared to share a "back door" method to reset the radio? I'm guessing there may be a sequence of button pushes, then turn key on etc?

[nervis]

Just call Mitsubishi, they will ask for your VIN number and give you the code. Thats what I did when I bought my car... still amazes me factory head units have this "security" feature, who the hell would want to flog a stupid crap old factory head unit! really!?

[mrbitchi]

AFAIK MM is the only avenue.

I'm in the same situation with my new Commodore

[charlietou]

Thankyou Nervis and Mrbitchi. I will give them a call - just a bit nervous they might want $$ for information. Appreciate your replies.

[Ian Johnston]

The pin wont be in the book anyway. Mine is on a card the size of a credit card. It says Anti-Theft System on it. It is a red card.

[charlietou]

Thanks all. Problem sorted!

I rang one MM dealer who wanted me to bring rego papers to their shop to show proof of ownership - as Nervis said, "who'd want to steal a 7 year old tuner anyway?

I then rang another dealer who was very helpful and gave me the code over the 'phone, no charge. Music to my ears.

[NM Gary]

Did they charge $$$ for the code

[Lance]

I then rang another dealer who was very helpful and gave me the code over the 'phone, no charge. Music to my ears.

Apparently not Gary, Charlie was very happy I think.

[charlietou]

Yes, that's right Lance, there was no charge however the first dealer made mention that some/many? dealers do charge.

The second dealer was very helpful and there was no charge, only asked for the VIN No.

Although I half expected an attempt to charge, I would have been disappointed for a 7 year old radio/cd player. So.. I was pleasantly surprised. Thankyou MM.

As the third owner of the vehicle I did not receive the radio code on purchase (private sale).

If anyone else is in a similar situation it may pay to ring around if necessary.

[Lance]

I bought an NP last week without radio/DVD codes, but the yard I bought it from offered to get them for me.
Unfortunately, says he, they will charge me about $100, so I'll just add that to the contract price.

After a brief word from me regarding a situation that may arise concerning his head and bum, he was able to see that he might be better to leave it off the contract.

I simply rang the original selling Dealer who was happy to supply the asked for details as well as a full printed service history.

Most dealers I've dealt with over a lot of years have been receptive to most requests providing they are treated as you would like to be.

[tomlola]

It's free of charge.
I called my local dealer (I didn't buy the car there, my car is a used one), it took 3min.
- What's you VIN number ?
- Here is your PIN
- See ya

Rule #1: never talk about $$ except if you want to buy something, because then they are like a dog, if they see you are scared, they will play with you :-)

So, now it's free because anyway the PIN number was a giant mistake organize by the car industry. They shoot themselves in the foot and now they have to deal with it.