I'm so pissed right now.

I purchased a used SC-815 CD player to replace my tape player. It was purchased through a well known company on Ebay.
They supply you with the VIN # of the vehicle it came out of, and its up to you to obtain the lock code from a dealer.

HERES THE PROBLEM :

The code that matches the VIN and SERIAL # of the CD player doesnt match the code of the CD player. Then I realized that on the bottom side of the radio thers a sticker that its a remanufactured unit.

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Got the code. For those of you who have this problem, where you purchase a CD Player that doesnt match the VIN# of the vehicle that it originally came from, and need the correct code:

Call your local Volvo Dealer (some may make you come in person), and ask for the PARTS DEPT, not Service. Explain the situation (try not to stress the fact that you avoided buying the remanufacturedradio from them due to the high cost because chances are they will not assist you...or make it as difficult as possible for you),and ask them to look up the code for the SERIAL NUMBER which should be stamped on the side of the unit as well as the sticker placed on it. Make sure they match, obviously the stamped number should be more reliable. You'll have to give them the Part Number, and Serial Number - and they should be able to locate the code for that radio. Usually they only look it up via VIN # and request a photo ID as well as your registration showing that you in fact own the vehicle with that VIN #. This can be a problem since you don't own the vehicle that the used unit came from. Keep the philosophy "you catch more flies with honey than you do with shiit"......i.e. - the nicer you are to them, the better chance you have of them making an effort for you. Most dealer employees are very quick to blow you off if they are A - having a bad day, of B - feel like you give them even a hint of attitude.

Regardless, the main point is ask for parts and provide the P/N and S/N and they can retrieve it.

Bare in mind that youhaveonly 3 attempts to put in the correct 4 digit code. After the 3rd time an incorrect code is entered, the display will change from "CODE" to "OFF". Once off, nothing (not even unplugging the unit or battery) will get it back to the CODE display other than letting your vehicle sitwith the key in the first click position and the radio on for a total of 2 hours consistant. Makesure your lights, blower motor, etc. areall off to avoid running down your battery. After the two hours you'll be allowed to make another 3 attempts.

Hope that helps. And if you want to avoid the hassle, you can pay about $300 for the remanufactured unit from Volvo, and then an additional $100 approx. if you arent turning in an exact same model as a core charge. Which is completely ridiculous, as many people that want to "upgrade" their current tape player etc., arent going to have a CD player to turn in. So you're looking at around $400 for a remanufactured unit. I'll takemy chances on ebay for $100 +

 

JBVolvo

can u look this up on VIDAS?
i have the prgrame and want to know?

 

Can't say that I'm aware of VIDAS. So I'd be interested to know!

 

i meant vadis

 

I don't know what that is either

 

the volvo parts look up and repair program

 

If my radio looks like it's reset and it';s asking me for a code, what do I type and how do I get the radio to work?

 

did you read what I posted?
the answer is written out. call volvo and give them the VIN# if its the original radio. If not, you may have to pop it out enough to see the serial number.
then just type the 4 digit code in with the 1-5 preset buttons

 

^Gotcha. Sorry about that.

Having a really bad day right now....My car still won't go!! [:@][:@]

 

Sorry for the frustration. I know how much it can suck! Goodluck to you.