How do I reset my anti theft code?
Contact a local car radio installation center
- To bypass radio security codes on these vehicles, switch on your ignition to the ON position.
- Turn on your audio system and see if it displays CODE.
- Then, you want to press and hold down the radio power button.
- You have to hold it for about 40-50 minutes.
How do I reset my Ford radio code?
Turn your Focus radio ON and ensure you read ‘CODE’ on screen. Repeatedly press button 1 until you see the first digit of the code. Repeat the same process with the buttons 2, 3 and 4 for the rest of the code. Press the button 5 to submit the code.
How do I find the security code for my car radio?
Check Your Owner’s Manual The best place to locate a radio code is in the owner’s manual of your car. In most cases, the owner’s manual will be located in your glove box and will include general automotive service and maintenance tips, along with instructions on how to operate each system on the vehicle.
Why did my radio in my car just stop working?
Blown Fuse: One of the most common reasons for a car radio to stop working is a blown fuse. If the radio itself will not turn on, chances are good that there’s one or more blown fuses causing the problem. This can also cause fuses to blow in rapid succession (you replace a fuse and it blows again shortly after).
How do you diagnose a car radio problem?
Symptoms to look for
- Radio fails to turn on – wiring problem or blown fuse.
- Radio turns off at irregular intervals – there’s either a power or ground connection problem.
- Car radio display and sound goes on and off together – head unit might not be getting enough power.
How do you fix a blown fuse in a car radio?
How to Change a Fuse
- Locate your car’s fuse panel.
- Take off the fuse panel’s cover.
- Locate the blown fuse.
- Remove the broken fuse.
- Insert a replacement fuse of the correct amperage—make note of the fuse panel and your owner’s manual on this one.
- Keep a few extra fuses of various amperages in your glove box.
What number is the fuse for the radio?
To locate the radio fuse, refer to the owner’s manual or the diagram on the reverse side of the fuse block cover. There will typically be a drawing of the fuse block that identifies fuses by function and amperage rating (15, 20, 25 or 30 amp fuses).