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Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the security code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it up. Anyone know any way around this, or any customer friendly Holden dealers willing to do the right thing & not charge? $22 isn't a huge amount, but it's the principle. Holden claim this is a "security feature" but it looks like just one more way to get money out of people to me. I can prove ownership of the vehicle. If it was a genuine security feature that should be enough, and the code should be provided free. email dad94@hotmail.com > Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the security > code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it up. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > email dad94@hotmail.com My ford dealer does it for nothing , use another dealer , take the papers and ask , should be free. >Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the security >code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it up. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >email dad94@hotmail.com Mitsu dealers will do it for free over the phone if you're a regular customer. Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. >>Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the >>security [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Mitsu dealers will do it for free over the phone if you're a regular > customer. Wow, that's security for you... >>>Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the >>>security [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Wow, that's security for you... Like I said, "regular customer" they need to know just a few details before they give the code Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. >>> Mitsu dealers will do it for free over the phone if you're a regular >>> customer. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Like I said, "regular customer" they need to know just a few details > before they give the code As in regular repair work? ;) -mark >>>> Mitsu dealers will do it for free over the phone if you're a regular >>>> customer. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >-mark Nope, Magnas rarely need repairs, just regular servicing. Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. > Nope, Magnas rarely need repairs, just regular servicing. cause when something breaks they just write it off. > >>Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the > >>security [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Wow, that's security for you... No. They have so few customers, Mitsubishi knows each one personally. >> <OzOne> wrote in message > news:4ho702h9v7fsa53rkfc12o3rndsc6a1l0g@4ax.com... [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> > No. They have so few customers, Mitsubishi knows each one personally. GOLD! :) >>> <OzOne> wrote in message >> news:4ho702h9v7fsa53rkfc12o3rndsc6a1l0g@4ax.com... [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >GOLD! :) Yep, sure is, When I owned my VZ Holden, the service dept was so busy with irate customers that they just treated you like a registration number. Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. >>>> <OzOne> wrote in message >>> news:4ho702h9v7fsa53rkfc12o3rndsc6a1l0g@4ax.com... [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > When I owned my VZ Holden, the service dept was so busy with irate > customers that they just treated you like a registration number. Too many customers. There's a problem Misti wish they had... >>>>> <OzOne> wrote in message >>>> news:4ho702h9v7fsa53rkfc12o3rndsc6a1l0g@4ax.com... [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >Too many customers. There's a problem Misti wish they had... You didn't see the "irate"? Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. >>>>>> <OzOne> wrote in message >>>>> news:4ho702h9v7fsa53rkfc12o3rndsc6a1l0g@4ax.com... [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> > You didn't see the "irate"? Irate customers are still customers. That's more than Mitsi has right now. Hi Clockmeister, I too have been stung by the Holden radio code rip off.... I would appreciate it if you could help me with the code for my Astra VIN WOLOTGF0825233309 thanks, Pau -- Paul Richo ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** >> > Mitsu dealers will do it for free over the phone if you're a regular >> > customer. >> >> Wow, that's security for you... >> >No. They have so few customers, Mitsubishi knows each one personally. Nah, they just see so little of their customer in the service dept that they can remember each one. Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. >>Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the >>security [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Mitsu dealers will do it for free over the phone if you're a regular > customer. Really? Where do Mitsubishi dealers get Holden codes from? > Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the > security code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it up. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > security feature that should be enough, and the code should be provided > free. Where are you? The Holden dealer in St Leonards did mine for free. I assume you don't mean St. Leonards Victoria. There's no bugger there! Crash Lander  SignatureI'm not always right, But I'm never wrong! > >> Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Where are you? The Holden dealer in St Leonards did mine for free. > Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the > security code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > email dad94@hotmail.com just replace it with an mp3 player. The stock ones are crap anyway. > Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the > security code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it up. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > security feature that should be enough, and the code should be provided > free. I had that problem once. Just go to another Holden dealer. Not all charge for it - it takes them less than 1 minute. Reaper > Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the > security code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it up. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > email dad94@hotmail.com Give my your VIN number and I will get it for you free of charge. Post it here. Thanks VIN 6H8VXK69A2L833999 >> Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the >> security code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it up. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Post it here. > Thanks > VIN 6H8VXK69A2L833999 I'll have it for you tomorrow night. >> Thanks >> VIN 6H8VXK69A2L833999 > > I'll have it for you tomorrow night. It's 4466. Regards, Clockmeister. Clockmeister - Thankyou so much! Just out of interest is the code able to be derived from the VIN number by some formula, or is it only available from Holdens database? > Clockmeister - Thankyou so much! > Just out of interest is the code able to be derived from the VIN number by > some formula, or is it only available from Holdens database? There is no formula since the radio's are outsourced and the PIN comes with the radios. Lionheart, which is a kind of intranet for Holden dealers accessed through the internet contains every little detail about the vehicle by VIN number, including security information. >>> Thanks >>> VIN 6H8VXK69A2L833999 [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Clockmeister. Now we all know the code, the boys will be around to steal your radio cassette deck tommorrow night, it should fetch around $2 at markets :) > Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the > security code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it up. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > security feature that should be enough, and the code should be provided > free. The code should be on some "security card" supplied with the car, most usually found shoved in the manual. Interestingly, I don't believe that the VT onwards radios actually have their own code. When I bought my car 2nd hand I had them change the radio over to a CD version. Same PIN code....which makes me think it's more to do with the cars computer/VIN than anything else. Try other Holden dealers. Paying a small fee is one thing but $22 is a bit steep. I paid $30 to have a new key programmed and that involved more time/effort than a quick computer search. SignatureThe Raven http://www.80scartoons.co.uk/batfinkquote.mp3 ** Now I will bring chaos to the world! >> Just had to get a new battery in my VX commodore and don't have the >> security code for the radio. Local holden dealer wants $22 to look it up. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Interestingly, I don't believe that the VT onwards radios actually have > their own code. They do. When I bought my car 2nd hand I had them change the radio > over to a CD version. Same PIN code....which makes me think it's more to > do with the cars computer/VIN than anything else. It isn't, except for VY/VZ where the BCM knows what the radio code should be and it doesn't need to be programmed. When the radio is swapped for whatever reason the BCM can be programmed to accept the new code. > Try other Holden dealers. Paying a small fee is one thing but $22 is a bit > steep. He's got it for free from a Holden dealer, ina roundabout way :-) I paid $30 to have a new key programmed and that involved more > time/effort than a quick computer search. Not really, programming a remote takes all of two minutes. > It isn't, except for VY/VZ where the BCM knows what the radio code should > be and it doesn't need to be programmed. > When the radio is swapped for whatever reason the BCM can be programmed to > accept the new code. So what needs to happen if I pull out a 6 disc changer deck from a wreck and put it in an exec? Get a holden dealer to program the BCM? Would showing them the wreckers receipt be enough to convince them it's not stolen? No, the radio will ask you for the PIN. You will need the correct PIN for the new deck from the wrecker. Once you enter the number correctly into the new radio, it will send a data message on a network bus to the BCM and the BCM will store the new PIN. B. >> It isn't, except for VY/VZ where the BCM knows what the radio code should >> be and it doesn't need to be programmed. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > showing them the wreckers receipt be enough to convince them it's not > stolen? > No, the radio will ask you for the PIN. You will need the correct PIN for > the new deck from the wrecker. Once you enter the number correctly into > the > new radio, it will send a data message on a network bus to the BCM and the > BCM will store the new PIN. Or alternatively give Clockmeister the VIN of the wreck :) >>> It isn't, except for VY/VZ where the BCM knows what the radio code >>> should be and it doesn't need to be programmed. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> showing them the wreckers receipt be enough to convince them it's not >> stolen? Hi, is there any one that can help get me my code for freeee yes for nothing so i can listen to my tunes.. can email me for vin at sweetsweetsuccess@hotmail.com Signaturegoddess > Hi, is there any one that can help get me my code for freeee yes for > nothing so i can listen to my tunes.. can email me for vin at > sweetsweetsuccess@hotmail.com unlikely. If your a real cheapskate go down the wreckers and buy some old tape deck and put that in. DalienX Wrote: > > Hi, is there any one that can help get me my code for freeee yes for > > nothing so i can listen to my tunes.. can email me for vin at [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > If your a real cheapskate go down the wreckers and buy some old tape > deck and put that in. oh i wouldnt want you to miss out on one for your chitty bang bang...please only decent people reply . Its not about being cheap but avoiding ridiculas fees moron.. Signaturegoddess > oh i wouldnt want you to miss out on one for your chitty bang > bang...please only decent people reply . Its not about being cheap but > avoiding ridiculas fees moron.. It's a few bucks at best, and most places will do it for you for free if you ask nice. Still, if you're a tight arse with an attitude, most will want to charge you full bore retail or tell you to f.ck off. -- Regards, Noddy. well i might be blonde but not an idiot. I have tried to be nice and they still want to charge over $50 to have it done. Tightarse hey thats funny, being a single mum of 3 wanting to get out of paying a stupid fee well so be it..As for the attitude , yeah who doesnt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Signaturegoddess > well i might be blonde but not an idiot. Bzzzt. Sorry, but you failed that test early on by admitting to be blonde and calling yourself "goddess" :) > I have tried to be nice and they still want to charge over $50 to have it > done. You have tits. Flash them. That's what they're for. > Tightarse hey thats funny, being a single mum of 3 wanting to get out of > paying a stupid fee > well so be it. It's only stupid to you because you're looking to get out of paying it. Ask the moron you bought the car from where the code is, or try a couple of dealerships and see if one can help you out. Being a single mum or not makes no difference to the bloke at the dealership. > As for the attitude , yeah who doesnt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! People who are generally looking for free help, and hoping to get it :) -- Regards, Noddy. > You have tits. Flash them. That's what they're for. > > -- > Regards, > Noddy. NODDY, I HATE BLOWING COFFEE OUT MY NOSE!!! Stop it! |
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