

If this is the case the only options are to go directly to a Ford dealership or to replace the unit itself with another one. If “LOCKED 13” is showing on the display, the incorrect decode has been entered too many times and the system has completely locked. First you will need radio release keys for most models, others need the outer trim removing and there are 4 screws holding the radio in place. This may seem confusing but taking your radio out is really easy and requires little to no DIY skills. Once the radio is removed from the dash, the serial number Is always printed on the sticker label on the back. If the serial does not display upon holding the pre-set buttons on the unit, the stereo must be taken out. I've also discovered that you can just press Buttons 1 and 6 together with the radio already switched on! Exactly the same numerical chain is produced.Radio Code FAQ's My serial does not begin M or V.ĩ0% of ford radio serial numbers begin M or V. Mine is: FDD2006V055221 so that's V055221 This is the very first display.

It won't be displayed on it's own, it will be part of a long chain of alpha-numeric numbers. The 830238 number is in about the third chain of numbers to be displayed so I think it's quite possible that the serial number may-well be being displayed but you are missing it! On my radio the radio serial number is given at the very first chain of numbers displayed when you press buttons 1 and 6 and switch on. However, that isn't the serial number as you already know. Now, as it happens my radio is a Ford as opposed to your Sony but the interesting thing is that, when I press Buttons 1 and 6 together and then turn the radio on, I do get that 830238 number! So I do believe the radios are likely to be somewhat similar.

Since you appear to be having some difficulty with this I've just been out to obtain the Radio Serial Number for the radio in my car. 2006 Ford Mondeo Ghia - Ford Mondeo Radio Code - GalaxyĪs it happens I have exactly the same car, OP, except mines a Zetec!
