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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 01:32 PM
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/1181/spare_wheel_wall.jpg"></center><p>well, I lost my stereo manual, and somehow got my stereo locked, now where can I find the code? someone mentioned the code is on the sticker next to the spare wheel, but which number is it? I'll post a pic of my sticker. thanks!
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 01:33 PM
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if you get the code off the side of your radio then the dealership will give you your radio code.
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 01:36 PM
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Wouldn't the code being on the car defeat the purpose of having a code?
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 01:36 PM
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my 01.5 has a separate stereo manual and it's on page 1. don't know if '99 did that.
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 01:39 PM
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Not really... its just there to make the stereo unusable to morons who'd steal it out of the vehicle
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 01:45 PM
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Default My sales guy stuck a sticker with the code on the bottom of my ashtray....

may be different for yours, but it'd be worth a try.

Good luck
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 03:24 PM
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Why would you care if the thieves can use it or not? Once it's gone, it's gone. What are the thieves going to do, give it back when it doesn't work?

Totally pointless feature....and a big PITA if you lose the code.
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 03:46 PM
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4 digit code, so if your friend is right, it's 1517.
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 03:55 PM
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Default Think more along the lines of deterence...

I'd be willing to bet that the dudes who go around pulling decks know more about car audio than most of the people in the Audio forum, it sort of being their job and all. The radios are useless once pulled, so they don't mess with them in the first place.
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 03:56 PM
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No, but the word spreads fast.......They know they can't use it!
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