Battery Changing/code?

[Tehepicford]

Hi,

So, I accidentally left the headlights on all night now the battery is drained.

I got the car used but I have heard that if you recharge/change the battery you need to enter a security code into the radio?

Is this true, as I do not know the code...

 

Am I able to find out the code without going to the dealer?

 

EDIT:

Would this tutorial on youtube work?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKKmn4a0gTY

Edited June 11, 2013 by Tehepicford

[daddyfixit]

you need the code numbers from the side of the radio, people on here can get the code for you.

[BrianH]

You can also use one of the memory saver type devices. Its probably a good idea to have a record of the code anyway. Its been noted a few times recently that with used ones that previous owners have noted the code ontop of the unit somewhere once you pull it out having encountered the same problem so that may be worth a look.

[davehewitt]

if you have the serial number you can generate a code. if you have the right program from the internet.