Need help with Bora stereo security code

[Holster]

I'd be interested in the instructions as I am about to disconnect my battery for some work to be done on the car (2001 Bora V5). I have the manual and the code card. The card states that the release procedure is found in the operation manual. The operation manual says to refer to the code card for the release procedure - Doh! I have a 6 digit code and it is a Eurovox head unit. None of the numbers in the code are above 6 so maybe the numbers will be entered directly?

Cheers
Holster

[The_Hawk]

A shiny new Pioneer head unit can be had for $200... never have a code problem again.

I really don't understand why they bother anymore, who steals stock radios? And if it's such an issue, why don't aftermarket units have codes?

Back on topic though, if it was the dealer I'd be driving in and demanding someone come out right now and fix it up (since it should take 5 seconds and all). If it wasn't the dealer, drive in [to the dealer] and ask nicely

[abreut]

I have a 2000 bora with a standard eurovox unit. Its a 6 digit code, you just type in the digits one after the other and after the 6 correctly inserted digit its unlocked. If you stuff up 3 times you have to wait an hour before you can try again. From memory I think it counts up or down each digit you press until you get to #6. If you don't have the code you can get it from a dealer that doesn't want to be a douche and try and force you to bring it in to be "repaired".

[Holster]

I just disconnected the battery for a couple of minutes and the head unit didn't prompt for a code when I reconnected. Has cured the problem with the EPC light too (for now).

On the subject of head units etc (may be worth a new thread somewhere). The CD player will remember where it stopped when the ignition is turned on but starting the car makes it reset (turns the stereo off). Manages to remember all the radio stations though.