What to do when your car radio says off?
If the radio says “off”, you will need to go through the process of resetting your radio by following these steps: Turn the key to the accessory mode (usually the 1st position in the ignition, just one click of the key) Leave the car in this state for approximately 2-3 hours and the radio will go from “OFF” to “code” (you cannot drive the car)
What to do if your radio code does not work?
If the code does not work after entering it once, please contact us, by clicking the “EMAIL” icon at the bottom of the page, with the serial number, part number, and model from your radio, or pictures of the labels on your radio. You can remove the radio by opening the tabs on either side of the radio and pulling it out.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz Radio is not working?
For you to do that, you will need to remove the fuses for the CD Changer, COMAND/ NAV / DVD Player / Radio, Audio Gateway AGW, and the Voice Unit if it is equipped with one, for at least 10 minutes. Doing a soft reset for these systems will force the head unit to rest. This normally restores the systems to working order.
How to soft reset COMAND / nav radio system?
How to perform a soft reset of the COMAND / NAV Radio System. Find the fuse box under the dashboard. Pry the side cover, look for fuse 26 and 28 and remove both fuses. The second fuse box may be on the left side of the trunk. Locate and remove fuse 6. Take out the key from the ignition and don’t turn on the car for at least 15 minutes.
How to reset the radio after a battery replacement?
This function is designed to prevent theft of the radio. Replacing the battery will also trigger the lock mode. The radio can only be reset by entering the security code that came with the Freestyle. If you no longer have the code, contact a Ford dealer to have them provide it for you.
How do you reset the radio on a Ford Freestyle?
The radio can only be reset by entering the security code that came with the Freestyle. If you no longer have the code, contact a Ford dealer to have them provide it for you. Turn the ignition to the “On” position. Press the radio power button to turn it on. Wait for the display to show the word “CODE.”
How do I clear the off State on my Radio?
In certain models you can clear the OFF state by pulling the fuse for the radio (#7 in my car). That’s a bit simpler than leaving the ignition in the first position for a couple of hours — particularly if you don’t have a garage.
How do you reset the radio on a Honda?
Resetting the radio in your Honda is usually as simple as pressing a couple of buttons, but in rare cases you may need to enter a security code to regain operation of the radio.