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So if I swap it out, then wouldn't the dealer be unable to look up the security code in the future should I happen to misplace the code when changing the battery?
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So if I swap it out, then wouldn't the dealer be unable to look up the security code in the future should I happen to misplace the code when changing the battery?
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Does anyone know whether the two ***** (power/volume and tuning) on the face of the factory stereo/CD unit are removable, and if so, how? The ***** are rather scuffed up and worn on mine, so I'd like to replace them with the ones from my brother's '00 Boxster, which has an identical factory unit (he's selling his car). Do I just pull on the **** really hard or are they not removable? I didn't want to give it a try until I had consulted with the members.
Please help, thanks.
Hmmm...would that be easier than removing the *****? If so, then that's certainly a better solution. Does someone have a DIY on removing the head unit? Also, isn't the serial # of the factory head unit linked to the car's VIN#? So if I swap it out, then wouldn't the dealer be unable to look up the security code in the future should I happen to misplace the code when changing the battery?
Thanks in advance for the help.
You need a radio removal tool. I am not sure if you can do it without it. The head unit is linked to the radio code and not the VIN#. As long as you have the code, you are fine.
I have in the back of my mind you can buy just the *****. Give Becker a call. They also have the removal keys.
The code is determined by the radio serial number, not the car. Some cars do however have the code stored in the DME.
Some dealers keep it in their file. In the old days they could call an automated 800 number and punch in the serial number. They are supposed to do it on the computer now but I have been told the phone number still works. If you know someone real good at the dealer you can do it over the phone. My dealer does not charge.
Some cars have it stored in the DME. Why some do and some don't I don't know. My car did not so when my friend had it hooked up to the PST2 I had him enter the code in the DME. Problem with trying to get the code this way is you need a PST2/PIWIS to read the DME.
Becker will also sell you a replacement code card. The need your serial number and proof of ownership. I think it is $30.
Some dealers and owners write the number on the option sticker.
Someone on this board figured out the code system formula from the last 4 digits of the serial number. Someone sent me a decoder and I tired it on 4 serial numbers with known codes. It was correct 2 of the 4 times.
Thanks. I didn't get a code card when I bought the car (second hand) so this is something I've been wondering about for that inevitable day when the battery dies.
Thanks for the info!
Tim
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