Help with Standard AU Radio Code

dinga · 17-01-2007, 08:06 PM

Have an issue with the standard AU1 Radio in my work ute.

To cut a long story,

1. Replaced battery
2. Thought I remembered the security code for the radio.
3. Thought I knew it 4 or 5 times.
4. Pucked it up 4 or 5 times.
5. Now the radio will not let me enter the code. Flashes "Err".
6. Disconnected battery for approx 1 minute.
7. Still will not let me enter the code.

Can someone please tell me how I can fix this. I am sick of hearing my own voice trying to sing!!!!!

Thanks heaps
Darren

Casper · 17-01-2007, 08:08 PM

go and find out the code first.. then leave the car accessory's on without starting it for about 15 minutes and it will let you reenter the code. The more you get it wrong the longer it waits till you can put it in again.. so make sure you have the right code

dinga · 17-01-2007, 08:11 PM

You legend...

Thanks for that.

I have the code. Will go and do it now.

Darren.

LUXO_8 · 17-02-2007, 05:25 PM

that sort it out?

dinga · 17-02-2007, 05:39 PM

I left it for about 45 minutes.

Then all was good..

Gonz · 09-02-2009, 08:41 PM

wow, this is an old thread, but i did a search and found this thread so now im trying to get my radio working again after disconecting my battery, i thought i could remember the code but ended up with a ERR code, anyways ive now got my accessories switched on and the radio powered waiting for the thing to reset so i can have some tunes again, ill let yas know how it goes to confirm procedure for the next dam radio code victim, hahaha...

Gonz.

Gonz · 09-02-2009, 09:43 PM

yep, it worked, i left the radio on with accessories switched on, the "ERR" code was flashing, i checked it 30minutes later and the "code" was flashing, i entered the correct code and vualla, i now have tunes again,

cheers,

Gonz.

scrivens · 10-02-2009, 09:28 PM

Write the code on the unit chassis in marker pen - no-one is going to nick one of those now.

Gonz · 10-02-2009, 11:16 PM

hahaha, did anyone even bother to steel these even back in the day?

bo0 · 12-02-2009, 10:12 PM

maybe owners of AU's that have stuffed 6 stacker's :P

Haha I come across this problem just today, swapped the battery out and needed the code... and it was not written in the book!
little did i know after owning my AU for a bit over 3 months now...
a trip to the dealer's sorted it out.

ednewcar · 27-02-2009, 10:04 AM

I'm trying all this as I'm typing and waiting

thanks

Hope it works this time in my ED fairmont.

Tors77AU · 18-05-2010, 07:06 PM

I know this is an old thread, but ive just bought an AU3 with CD player and i was wondering where i can get the code?

Does the ford dealer have it? if so how do they go about sourcing it?
No log books, not even sure if its the original stereo head unit...

GK · 18-05-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tors77AU

I know this is an old thread, but ive just bought an AU3 with CD player and i was wondering where i can get the code?

Does the ford dealer have it? if so how do they go about sourcing it?
No log books, not even sure if its the original stereo head unit...

Find the code or serial number on your unit. Send an email to fadi. He's the absolute champ of such things. Tell him you're a forum member and he should supply the code pronto, pronto and for free.

fadi@asllogistics.com

All the best with it. Let us know how you go.

GK

JC · 18-05-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GK

Find the code or serial number on your unit. Send an email to fadi. He's the absolute champ of such things. Tell him you're a forum member and he should supply the code pronto, pronto and for free.

fadi@asllogistics.com

All the best with it. Let us know how you go.

GK

GKs method works like a bought one, only without the cost.

Tors77AU · 18-05-2010, 10:57 PM

OK, so i cannot get this HU to move a mm...
I had to peel part of the sticker off the bottom of it through the ashtray!!!
Got the serial number and sent an email. Waiting for a reply.

Cheers GK for the help.

Casper · 18-05-2010, 11:16 PM

If the radio is the original one for the car (and it usually is) the code for it is "connected" to the VIN number. Go to Ford, give them proof of ownership and sometimes $20 if they are a pain and they can give you the code for the radio by typing it in to their magic computer system.

Tors77AU · 22-05-2010, 10:02 AM

ok cheers, I Emailed Fadi at 11:30 the other night and checked my email on the way to work, he had already replied. "ERR" was flashing and last night i left the ACC on for 30 minutes, but no "code" appeared on the stereo.

Then when i got to work it popped up. I entered the code and we have lift off. Then in the arvo when the sun got low i pulled down the visor and in tiny numbers in pen in the top corner of the visor was the code!

All is good.
Thanks for the help.

Mr Hardware · 22-05-2010, 10:45 AM

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Then in the arvo when the sun got low i pulled down the visor and in tiny numbers in pen in the top corner of the visor was the code!

This should be present in every AU. No-one steals AU stereos, therefore the security code is simply a nuisance. Everyone, find your code and write it on the underside of your drivers sunvisor.

AMB · 22-05-2010, 11:16 PM

I write it in my glove box.

**Mechan1k** · 24-05-2010, 02:23 AM

My old AUII single disc unit actually had the code on the sticker on the back of the unit ... and as far as I knew it hadn't been removed from the ute previously. If you have the removal tools, slide the unit out and check there first if you can.

Tors77AU · 24-05-2010, 05:28 PM

Ive removed a few with just coat hangers, but this HU WILL NOT BUDGE!!!

badkiwi · 17-03-2011, 07:44 PM

so the code is diff on ever standard radio

JC · 17-03-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badkiwi

so the code is diff on ever standard radio

Yep. Site sponsor and all round helpful guys ASL can supply you with the code if you send them the serial number of your radio (it's on a sticker on the top/back of the radio).

badkiwi · 17-03-2011, 08:29 PM

hay ok cool thks mate . is ASL his member name

JC · 17-03-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badkiwi

hay ok cool thks mate . is ASL his member name

FADI75 is his member name. A PM or email should work. Here's a link to their sponsor area:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=126

badkiwi · 17-03-2011, 09:58 PM

thanks

nickrobertson · 22-04-2011, 11:55 AM

sorry for reviving an old thread, but i am having problems with my AU2 CD player.

The Radio and cassett player work perfectly, buy when i load a CD the red light goes on, it says TR00 and then you hear it spining etc but spits it out soon after.

I have not tried a lense cleaner but if it doesnt even read a cd it probably wont even read one of them.

Any ideas? Is it stuffed?!?!?

Mr Hardware · 22-04-2011, 12:42 PM

Join the club nickrobertson
yes, it's stuffed. but try a lense cleaner just for the hell of it

gogogadgetarms · 28-04-2011, 09:56 AM

I have an AU Series 3, 2002 model and all i have in VIN and model number for the car, not sure if this is the radio or not? Coming up as code - had a few and have not worked
I cannot get radio out and ford are wanting to charge $35 for the code
Any help from people would be appreciated

badkiwi · 28-04-2011, 10:49 AM

wat suburb r u