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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: cricketcat on 03 July 2011, 14:57:47

Title: Lost Radio Code
Post by: cricketcat on 03 July 2011, 14:57:47

Hi,

I have just bought a P reg Omega 2.5 V6 CD and the dealer did not have the code for the CDR 500 Radio/CD fitted.  Does anyone know if I can get the code from Vauxhall and if so who to contact?

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: Andy B on 03 July 2011, 15:04:35

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Hi,

I have just bought a P reg Omega 2.5 V6 CD and the dealer did not have the code for the CDR 500 Radio/CD fitted.  Does anyone know if I can get the code from Vauxhall and if so who to contact?

If you can be sure the radio was fitted at the factory then the code would be on the car's original 'Car pass' which also includes other codes for the immobiliser etc. Vauxhall dealers will charge  you from about £20 for it, but some charge somewhat more, you'll need the V5 & some form of ID.
Of course you could also contact DaveDND here ..... he does this for a living.  ;)

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: cricketcat on 03 July 2011, 17:29:21

Thanks - I will have a word with my local dealer ans see how much they charge. :)

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: tonyyeb on 03 July 2011, 17:39:22

As a guide for you, I was charged £26 by my local VX dealer back in November last year.... :(

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: blackviper90210 on 03 July 2011, 18:46:13

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Thanks - I will have a word with my local dealer ans see how much they charge. :)

As Andy B mentioned, unless you can be sure it's the original unit fitted when the car was built, Vx won't have the correct code.
Again, DaveDND is a sound bloke who is very helpful!  :y

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: russ0205 on 03 July 2011, 20:56:34

I agree have been in contact with DAVEDND on here when i needed help and he is a top bloke, i would be very wary about gm dealer as at that age may not be the orig stereo and that means £25 down the tube.

  :'( :'(

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: Vamps on 03 July 2011, 21:38:10

Vx Garage in Darlington did mine, £25.00 Radio out, sorted and back before I had finished my coffee.....Top Service.... :y :y

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: cricketcat on 03 July 2011, 21:59:37

I have had a look on e-bay and I can get a identical replacement unir - complete with codes for just over £15 - might be an easier way to as they just slot in.

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: Vamps on 03 July 2011, 22:05:41

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I have had a look on e-bay and I can get a identical replacement unir - complete with codes for just over £15 - might be an easier way to as they just slot in.[/quote]

In theory....... :D :D :D

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: Dodger on 03 July 2011, 22:10:18

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I have had a look on e-bay and I can get a identical replacement unir - complete with codes for just over £15 - might be an easier way to as they just slot in.

Provided it's got the correct code with it, or you are back to square one.....

Also, if you get the 'car pass' from VX, even if the codes on it are not the ones for the radio, at least you will have the immobiliser Number, & key number for future reference, so not entirely wasted...
My local VX dealer got me a replacement in 24 hours.... (paper printout)  and the proper card arrived to my home address 3 days later.. so may still be worth having .  :)

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: Dave DND on 04 July 2011, 07:38:22

Which make of CDR500 do you have ?

If DELCO, then let me have the 14 digit number engraved on the side, as I have just started doing these one via the net.

 :y

Title: Re: Lost Radio Code
Post by: cricketcat on 15 July 2011, 23:21:01

Good Point about the other codes - will get the card from vauxhall and if it turns out not to be the original unit will take you up on your offer - thanx to everyone for all the help