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DJR 02-10-2019 08:02 PM
Stereo Question
 
Hello all! I’m having difficulty finding an answer to my problem, so I thought I would try a volvo specific forum.

My problem is the factory stereo on my 1998 v70 cross country is not working. It’s due to the battery being dead and now it must be on/driven 2hrs so I can put the stereo code in.

I have an aftermarket stereo I’m going to install but I’m not sure if I can install it without doing the whole on/drive for 2hrs.

My question is can I just install the new stereo and be done with it, or do I need to drive it 2hrs, put the code in the factory stereo, then replace with the new stereo.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

firebirdparts 02-10-2019 09:15 PM
On my S70, the radio security system is only inside the radio, and you would just go ahead and install the new one. My car is a 98 and i am confused about this whole 2 hours thing.

mt6127 02-12-2019 11:21 AM
the radio code has nothing to do with the charging system issues. Once you power up the radio you get prompted to put the CORRECT code in. As soon as you do that, you are good to go. I do recall the radio will lock you out after x number of failed code entries which may be the 2 hour waiting window you noted. If you don't know your radio code, you will need to know the VIN for the original car the radio came from (dealers can look up the radio code based on VIN). Otherwise its time to buy a replacement radio with a correct radio code.

DJR 02-12-2019 09:13 PM
Originally Posted by mt6127 (Post 470461)
the radio code has nothing to do with the charging system issues. Once you power up the radio you get prompted to put the CORRECT code in. As soon as you do that, you are good to go. I do recall the radio will lock you out after x number of failed code entries which may be the 2 hour waiting window you noted. If you don't know your radio code, you will need to know the VIN for the original car the radio came from (dealers can look up the radio code based on VIN). Otherwise its time to buy a replacement radio with a correct radio code.
I think the issue is from failed attempts. I have the code, just hoping i can just install an aftermarket stereo without first doing the 2hr drive to reset the factory stereo. Just not sure if the lock out is in the radio itself or in the car

fl32746@centurylink.net 02-14-2019 08:28 PM
Lockout code
 
All I did was remove the factory stereo and installed the aftermarket stereo in my 99 v70


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