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Re: Radio codes

Postby Noctule » Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:35 pm

If they've connected a charger or tester by the jump point under the bonnet they've wasted their time and yours too as this is only connected to the rear starter battery. The issue will be with the front battery.

Removing the batteries is quite easy, you need 8mm and 10mm sockets on a smaller socket set.

Pull the driver's seat forward as far as it will go. You'll see a plastic cover. This cover pulls out from the front, just under the slide handle. This exposes the batteries. The front one keeps things going (internal lights, central locking etc) when the ignition is off, the rear is connected to start the van and is disconnected when you switch off so it is always ready even if the front goes flat. You should hear a clunk from the relay as you turn the ignition on and off, it is located behind the plastic cover at the back of the seat base.

Disconnect the battery earths (black cable), then carefully take the breather pipes out and push the earths away from the battery terminals. Disconnect the live cables. Use the sockets to remove the two screws and one nut that holds the t-shaped clamp down. The screw on the doorside is on the outside of the seat base, the other screw and the nut are on the inside. Take the clamp out. The batteries are now free to remove.

Reassemble in reverse order, taking care to refit the vent hose in the floor without snapping the Y-piece,. A bit of copperslip on the screws and nut wouldn't go amiss.

The job can be made easier by removing the seat from the base.

It's best to replace both batteries, and swap them over regularly t (say every couple of months) increase longevity as the front battery is always working. You need low height batteries (175mm) a common fitment is the 100 type, usually 70a/hr, but you can also fit 110 type, 80a/hr.

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Re: Radio codes

Postby koikichi09 » Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:31 am

Hi I have a lost the radio code changing turbo v083327 so if anyone can help thank you :roll:
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Re: Radio codes

Postby knobby1 » Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:59 am

koikichi09 wrote:Hi I have a lost the radio code changing turbo v083327 so if anyone can help thank you :roll:


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Re: Radio codes

Postby koikichi09 » Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:55 am

Worked a treat had silence since September, I knight thee SIR LORD KNOBROT thank you
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Re: Radio codes

Postby KernowBen » Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:50 pm

Having a nightmare trying to get the radio code for my van. There’s two different radio codes in the handbook and neither of them are the right one! Any help would be greatly appreciated! I’ve been driving around for 9 hours a day for three weeks with only my turbo to listen to. Don’t get me wrong, I love the sound of a turbo but I’m missing out on all of the trashy music on the radio. The serial number is M048330. Many thanks guys!
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Re: Radio codes

Postby arora2deepak » Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:57 am

Why does this van keep asking for the code when I get in the van?
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Re: Radio codes

Postby Jimbowling » Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:22 pm

Looking for the code to my radio as I’ve lost the power to it v025623
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Re: Radio codes

Postby knobby1 » Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:02 am

arora2deepak wrote:Why does this van keep asking for the code when I get in the van?


Do you have twin batteries..?? If so the front one will be duff.

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Re: Radio codes

Postby knobby1 » Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:04 am

KernowBen wrote:Having a nightmare trying to get the radio code for my van. There’s two different radio codes in the handbook and neither of them are the right one! Any help would be greatly appreciated! I’ve been driving around for 9 hours a day for three weeks with only my turbo to listen to. Don’t get me wrong, I love the sound of a turbo but I’m missing out on all of the trashy music on the radio. The serial number is M048330. Many thanks guys!


A little late but..

Try this...6864.

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Re: Radio codes

Postby knobby1 » Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:04 am

Jimbowling wrote:Looking for the code to my radio as I’ve lost the power to it v025623


Try 4149.

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Re: Radio codes

Postby twin--turbo » Wed Sep 08, 2021 10:06 pm

had not realised my code site was down , now fixed.

http://www.twistedpear.org.uk/?p=317
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