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Radio stuck on safe
« on: 19 February 2010, 10:01:27 »
After disconnecting battery and reconnecting cannot reset radio it is stuck on safe and whatever I try it will not go to code. Left overnight but no better has never been a problem befofe .Any ideas. This is on my 1996 V6 radio with 6 CD changer
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #1 on: 19 February 2010, 10:21:45 »
Have you tried entering the code several times ?? as after each unsucessful code attempt the unit requires a wait time in multiples,so after 3 or 4 attempts wait time is a few hours.
If you have tried 10 times or more the set is locked and will require removal and repairing by specialist.
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #2 on: 19 February 2010, 10:24:19 »
No I have not entered code because I cant get that far. Battery has been connected and disconnected a few times but no code has been entered
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #3 on: 19 February 2010, 10:24:29 »
Manual states..that you should NOT switch off the set during the wait time............10 seconds for first two code attempts then 10 minutes and by 1oth attempt you are at 640 minutes(nearly 11 hours !!)
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #4 on: 19 February 2010, 10:25:50 »
When you switch on set is it stating "safe mode" ?
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #5 on: 19 February 2010, 10:26:59 »
yes says safe
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #6 on: 19 February 2010, 10:30:43 »
SAFE with no number to the left means that your ignition was not turned on first.

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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #7 on: 19 February 2010, 10:31:07 »
You need to refer to the audio manual with car and then follow the proceedure for entering the radio code,assuming you have the code with the car .
Method differs for models but basically it is a 4 digit security code that must be entered when ever there is a break in power such as battery removal.
Hope that helps ?
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #8 on: 19 February 2010, 10:31:09 »
SAFE or CDC SAFE? Your profile suggests you drive a 2003 V6, this code is for 1996 head unit?
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #9 on: 19 February 2010, 10:44:30 »
Tunnie Just safe on display this is on my 1996 v6 not the 2003. If you have to wait a long time for resets is it ok to leave the ignition on for a long time I have seen 2 hours mentioned before in posts
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #10 on: 19 February 2010, 10:52:43 »
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Tunnie Just safe on display this is on my 1996 v6 not the 2003. If you have to wait a long time for resets is it ok to leave the ignition on for a long time I have seen 2 hours mentioned before in posts

To get the radio to a state whereit'll accept the code you have to turn the ignition on, then turn the radio off. Press & hold AS as you turn the radio on again keeping AS held till you get a beep .... then enter the code. 
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #11 on: 19 February 2010, 10:56:53 »
Put your radio model number here (not the car) and I`ll give you the correct sequence
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #12 on: 19 February 2010, 11:04:15 »
Andy model SC804 with cd in boot. If the radio is switched on with ignition off does it stay powered or does it switch off automatically after a certain period
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #13 on: 19 February 2010, 11:11:47 »
Code Entry as Follows:
Turn Off Stereo
Switch On Ignition (No Need To Start Engine)
Switch Radio On - Display Shows
" SAFE " And Then Shows " 10 - - - - "
Press preset " 1 " repeatedly for 1st Digit
Press preset " 2 " repeatedly for 2nd Digit
Press preset " 3 " repeatedly for 3rd Digit
Press preset " 4 " repeatedly for 4th Digit
If the correct code number is now shown
Press & Hold Preset " AS " Until the Unit Beeps
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Re: Radio stuck on safe
« Reply #14 on: 19 February 2010, 11:23:38 »
Thanks Dave I cant get past Safe have left radio switched on and now have to take the wife shopping!!. be back soon I hope
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