hey guys got my daughter an 03 ts astra from auctions replaced battery now i need the radio code is there anyway i can get it without paying holdens for it???
03 astra radio code?
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, Apr 24 2012 04:49 PM
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 04:49 PM
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 04:54 PM
sometimes it is writen in the book
have you tried asking covs
or another holden dealer...not all charge from memory
but if they are adament to charge you a cd changer is cheaper
or you could spend hours/days/years running through every 4 didget combo in the world
there's only like 6 millon ....lol
have you tried asking covs
or another holden dealer...not all charge from memory
but if they are adament to charge you a cd changer is cheaper
or you could spend hours/days/years running through every 4 didget combo in the world
there's only like 6 millon ....lol
Edited by Quagmire, 24 April 2012 - 05:00 PM.
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 05:01 PM
sometimes it is writen in the book
have you tried asking covs
or another holden dealer...not all charge from memory
but if they are adament to charge you a cd changer is cheaper
hey Quagmire its not in the book anywhere m8 and yes holdens want stupid money for a code would be cheaper for a new player and what is covs???
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 05:12 PM
coventry's.....forgot you don't have them over there
bursons is the same i think......
anyway it's a auto store with ties to gmh/ford/toyota etc
good place to get oem stock...pitty most has run out for the old girls :(
bursons is the same i think......
anyway it's a auto store with ties to gmh/ford/toyota etc
good place to get oem stock...pitty most has run out for the old girls :(
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 05:23 PM
I have never been charged for a radio code from holden yet.
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 05:30 PM
I have never been charged for a radio code from holden yet.
well m8 this is s.a the backwards state lol im happy to give you the vin if you wanna try for me???
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 08:55 PM
I used to work for Covs myself
Shoot me the VIN if Statler can't help and I'll ask
Shoot me the VIN if Statler can't help and I'll ask
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 09:06 PM
These blokes seem to be able to help
http://community.preloved.co.uk/forums/discussion/44245/astra-radio-code.html
http://www.austech.info/automotive-technology/44991-help-holden-barina-2006-radio-code-7.html
http://community.preloved.co.uk/forums/discussion/44245/astra-radio-code.html
http://www.austech.info/automotive-technology/44991-help-holden-barina-2006-radio-code-7.html
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 09:33 PM
pm sent m8I used to work for Covs myself
Shoot me the VIN if Statler can't help and I'll ask
These blokes seem to be able to help
http://community.preloved.co.uk/forums/discussion/44245/astra-radio-code.html
http://www.austech.info/automotive-technology/44991-help-holden-barina-2006-radio-code-7.html
cheers for that m8 if dattoman cant help i will see how i go there....
Edited by bullitljv8, 24 April 2012 - 09:33 PM.
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 11:38 PM
shadey1963 you are a legend m8 that site austech you gave me a link to worked a guy on the their gave me the code 
and thanks to everyone else that messaged......
and thanks to everyone else that messaged......
Edited by bullitljv8, 24 April 2012 - 11:39 PM.
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 05:18 PM
Glad to help out.
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 11:38 PM
I got my code from Smiths at Pt Adelaide, cost $15.
If you put the wrong code in it will come up with "8 SAFE" get it wrong again and it will be "7 SAFE" and so on. Each time it takes longer to allow you to try again. If you get to "0 SAFE" you are in the shit.
So for anyone who also has to enter the code after diss-connecting the battery don't just put in random codes. and if you got the wrong one find out the correct one before trying again.
I'm currently at "4 SAFE" and it's taking forever to allow me to try again. PITA as we are trying to sell the car
If you put the wrong code in it will come up with "8 SAFE" get it wrong again and it will be "7 SAFE" and so on. Each time it takes longer to allow you to try again. If you get to "0 SAFE" you are in the shit.
So for anyone who also has to enter the code after diss-connecting the battery don't just put in random codes. and if you got the wrong one find out the correct one before trying again.
I'm currently at "4 SAFE" and it's taking forever to allow me to try again. PITA as we are trying to sell the car
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Posted 26 April 2012 - 10:54 AM
If you know someone at Holden, they will do it for free 
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Posted 26 April 2012 - 11:06 AM
I got my code from Smiths at Pt Adelaide, cost $15.
If you put the wrong code in it will come up with "8 SAFE" get it wrong again and it will be "7 SAFE" and so on. Each time it takes longer to allow you to try again. If you get to "0 SAFE" you are in the shit.
So for anyone who also has to enter the code after diss-connecting the battery don't just put in random codes. and if you got the wrong one find out the correct one before trying again.
I'm currently at "4 SAFE" and it's taking forever to allow me to try again. PITA as we are trying to sell the car
so you have the code???
Edited by bullitljv8, 26 April 2012 - 11:08 AM.
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Posted 26 April 2012 - 02:01 PM
I had the same issues with mums Laser when they fitted a new battery.
Someone on here linked me to a UK site, & i had the code in 1/2hr.
Ford wanted to pull the dash & remove the stereo to retrieve the code. Seems their records didnt go back that far. Mums Laser was 5yo & bought from the same dealer new.
But as i said, i've never been charged for a radio code at Holden. It takes them 2mins of pc time to get it.
Someone on here linked me to a UK site, & i had the code in 1/2hr.
Ford wanted to pull the dash & remove the stereo to retrieve the code. Seems their records didnt go back that far. Mums Laser was 5yo & bought from the same dealer new.
But as i said, i've never been charged for a radio code at Holden. It takes them 2mins of pc time to get it.
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Posted 26 April 2012 - 02:34 PM
I always get a set of jumper leads with another battery or park a car next to it and connect them up to the battery terminals to the car your changing so that the power is still there while you change the battery over.
Works everytime,the only thing you have to be careful with is that the leads don't slip off.its very easy if you have someone else with you.
Works everytime,the only thing you have to be careful with is that the leads don't slip off.its very easy if you have someone else with you.
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Posted 26 April 2012 - 11:51 PM
^^^ Ideas man.. good advise
I initially got given the original code that came with the car. I have since found out that the radio got replaced at some stage.
Yes, but I'm waiting for it to allow me to try the new code.so you have the code???
I initially got given the original code that came with the car. I have since found out that the radio got replaced at some stage.
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 02:20 AM
further info... If you end up like me in "SAFE" mode.
To get the code to be able to be re- entered the radio must be left on undisturbed for a period of time with the Key on the first click.
To get the code to be able to be re- entered the radio must be left on undisturbed for a period of time with the Key on the first click.
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 08:00 AM
some cars use the last 4 digits of vin
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