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Old 10-02-2012, 01:17 PM   #1
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Default 2011 LW Focus did you get audio PIN code ?

I just noticed that there is no PIN code for the stereo/radio in case the battery got disconnected. I remember in my other car, it is written on a business card and attached to my glove compartment.

If you have one of the late model focus, can you tell me where to find the PIN code for the audio system please.

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Old 10-02-2012, 04:23 PM   #2
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Default Re: 2011 LW Focus did you get audio PIN code ?

We didn't get a pin code. I didn't know they still use them. Does the Sony Audio System actually use one?
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Old 10-02-2012, 04:29 PM   #3
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All our other 3 cars have PIN codes you need to enter if battery died or was disconnected. Supposed to be a theft deterrent I think.
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Old 10-02-2012, 04:45 PM   #4
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Default Re: 2011 LW Focus did you get audio PIN code ?

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I just noticed that there is no PIN code for the stereo/radio in case the battery got disconnected. I remember in my other car, it is written on a business card and attached to my glove compartment.

If you have one of the late model focus, can you tell me where to find the PIN code for the audio system please.
Ford stopped the PIN codes with the BA Falcon/SX Territory. Instead went to a system which has the audio system linked to the vehicle computer, and it won't work in any other vehicle.

I hope the Ford/Sony system hasn't gone back to the PIN setup; horrible idea.
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Old 10-02-2012, 04:50 PM   #5
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Okay now I understand. Our other cars are magna, civic and yaris and they all have pin codes. I agree they are a bad idea and the audio system nowadays are very difficult to get to because they are often integrated into the dash.
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Old 10-02-2012, 04:58 PM   #6
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Default Re: 2011 LW Focus did you get audio PIN code ?

LV Focus has/had them for a Sony unit. I know because it prompted me for one when I disconnected the battery. The dealer had no record of it and hadn't given it to me at the time of sale, which meant leaving the car with them for an afternoon while they pulled out the stereo to get its serial number...
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Old 10-02-2012, 09:07 PM   #7
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Default Re: 2011 LW Focus did you get audio PIN code ?

Picked up my new LW focus yesterday and was told there is no audio PIN in the new focus.
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Old 10-02-2012, 09:59 PM   #8
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Default Re: 2011 LW Focus did you get audio PIN code ?

LV has them in the normal stereo as well, I had to call the dealer to get it, doesn't cost anything.
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Old 21-07-2013, 05:41 PM   #9
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Thumbs up I have no pin for radio code

Hi
Just purchased my first ford,,,,a focus and no radio code
After much frustration I have managed to get serial code of the stereo
M523269 and now what do I do?
Please help can't drive anywhere without sounds.
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Old 21-07-2013, 05:55 PM   #10
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Hi
Just purchased my first ford,,,,a focus and no radio code
After much frustration I have managed to get serial code of the stereo
M523269 and now what do I do?
Please help can't drive anywhere without sounds.
Contact the dealer you bought from
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Old 21-07-2013, 05:58 PM   #11
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Default Re: 2011 LW Focus did you get audio PIN code ?

You don't need a pin number with the LW/Ranger/Fiesta etc.
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