Guest Tryagainbiggles Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 I know there has been much written on here, regarding the disclosure of radio codes - If I've crossed a line it's not intentional. If I was to reqyest a Radio code via this site, is there anyone who could/would help me? If anyone can assist, please let me know and I'll furnish the relevant details - if not apologies - I can see both sides of the argument Quote
Masked Marauder Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 The software to do this is everywhere and there are services offering this for a few pounds on the internet so I see no harm in letting you know the code. You will need to post your radio's serial number & model. Quote
johnb80 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Unless of course it's YOUR radio thats been nicked or you walk around with a white stick, dark glasses and a labrador. Regards - JB Quote
Masked Marauder Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Unless of course it's YOUR radio thats been nicked or you walk around with a white stick, dark glasses and a labrador. Regards - JB The software is everywhere, a search on the internet in the right place will show thousands of copies you can download. It is also on sale on eBay for a few pounds. In addition you can pay for a code service directly on the net without even downloading anything. Whilst it would be tempting to suggest that you come down off of your high horse, I fear it is too late. As far as radio codes go, the stable door was left open a long time ago and the horse has long since bolted and gone. Quote
johnb80 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I agree it's too late, they may as well not be there any more, it just doesn't help the situation at all does it, new member, only three posts yet he gets the codes or pointed towards the software. Surely you can see, the fact that he's asking here means he doesn't have the software, doesn't know where to get it from. Not on my high horse, just hate criminals having had 2 sat nav systems stolen from vehicles. I personally feel the moderator if we have one should ban such messages. Regards - John Quote
Masked Marauder Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 In any case he wanted a Philips code and the software that is about can not do them. I personally don't think a thief would come on here looking for a code though. Quote
johnb80 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 But if he did we'd fall over ourselves to give him the code :lol: Regards - JB Quote
Justice Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I have the Philips de code software but I have'nt offers my services :lol: Quote
Guest Tryagainbiggles Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 John BWhat a lot you have to say... Only Three posts - yes it's true, 1) My Galaxy has been relaible, never needed that much assistance 2) The regular "faults" are well documented, so I've searched, found a solution(s) and remedied the fault - so why post when I've got the answer? Didn't realise help could only be obtained after a qualifying period... I'm not a mechanic nor connected to the automotive industry, i use this forum to seek help - is that a crime, if so Guilty M'Lud MattyD was new and asked you for help in a polite manner and you obliged - I asked politely and specifically stated that I did not wish to court controversy. What I take MAJOR offence at is your decision to assume I'm a criminal - if you knew the facts... We all post on here hiding under user names - no-one knows anything about anyone. Hopefully your cupboard is skeleton free Respectfully I would ask you to appraise yorself of the facts before questioning my legitimacy. As I'm not a thief or law-breaker by trade -I'll pay my local auto-electrician to sort out the issue, I'll then post the receipt so that you can restassured that I'm on the straight and narrow Many Thanks to the forum members who tried to help me Rest Easy JohnB I feel your blood pressure rising from here My Galaxy is due for change soon, I'll buy an alternate marque, thereby ensuring that I do not trouble you again. Biggles Quote
GSMGuy Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Now now, pick up your handbags, whilst I agree partly with JB, I also think that as a forum, we try to help each other.. For what it is worth, I have about 60 code calcs on my PC, and have prob only used 1 of them.... For myself.. I have never provided codes to others, BUT if asked, I would probably do it... As I would expect another member to do if the tables were turned... Come on. if he's a radio thief, he'll get caught out sooner or later.... He just better hope it not sooner if he has his eyes on my Becker Radio CD..... 'coz he woudn't be able to ask for a code if I caught him..... Come on guys, lighten up a bit and help a noob out... as long as he don't come back with a request for 40 more codes, what's the problem???? Mike Oh and Biggles, feel free to PM me the details, and I'll try and help you.... Quote
johnb80 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 John BWhat a lot you have to say... Only Three posts - yes it's true, 1) My Galaxy has been relaible, never needed that much assistance 2) The regular "faults" are well documented, so I've searched, found a solution(s) and remedied the fault - so why post when I've got the answer? Didn't realise help could only be obtained after a qualifying period... I'm not a mechanic nor connected to the automotive industry, i use this forum to seek help - is that a crime, if so Guilty M'Lud MattyD was new and asked you for help in a polite manner and you obliged - I asked politely and specifically stated that I did not wish to court controversy. What I take MAJOR offence at is your decision to assume I'm a criminal - if you knew the facts... We all post on here hiding under user names - no-one knows anything about anyone. Hopefully your cupboard is skeleton free Respectfully I would ask you to appraise yorself of the facts before questioning my legitimacy. As I'm not a thief or law-breaker by trade -I'll pay my local auto-electrician to sort out the issue, I'll then post the receipt so that you can restassured that I'm on the straight and narrow Many Thanks to the forum members who tried to help me Rest Easy JohnB I feel your blood pressure rising from here My Galaxy is due for change soon, I'll buy an alternate marque, thereby ensuring that I do not trouble you again. Biggles None of what I said was personal at you at all, if it was taken that way I apologise. In my 2.5 years of Galaxy ownership I have had only one fault which occured last week but I have still done over 1000 posts. Surely you can see the logic, low posts, (must admit I hadn't spotted you've been a member for quite some time) ? I'm pretty sure most if not all of the posts we have had requesting codes are genuine but it doesn't hurt to be a little nore cautious which I know you mentioned in your opening message. My blood pressure aint rising at all, in fact I'm quite relaxed with a nice mug of steaming tea enjoying one of my favourite forums. Apologies for any offence which really was not intended, merely a request for members to be a little more responsible. I have in fact given codes out but only to people that have PM'd me and convinced me they are genuine or ones that have been on here for a while. Look on the bright side, you've now doubled the number of messages that you've posted, go off and celebrate (in silence of course :lol: ) Regards - JB Quote
mumof4 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 I know that when we lost our radio code....hubby went to the local ford garage when we lived in scotland and they were very helpful,had to prove ownership of the car first tho.We got the code and never got charged for it!! :lol: Quote
johnb80 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 Thats EXACTLY what should happen, unfortunately most dealers rob us blind and the program for decoding is available on the net which renders the potentially good security feature next to useless and that effects ALL OF US. Regards - JB Quote
gregers1 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 just a question johnb80 do you have a copy of tis? Quote
johnb80 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 I know where you're going, yes I do. Quote
gregers Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 :) mmm kettle,black,pot :lol: regards gregers Quote
johnb80 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 Not really, I don't see your point. If I have a TIS CD how could it possible affect you ? If my radios nicked and you supply the code to the thief therby negating the security system you have directly affected me. Kindly explain or have I missed something obvious here? As it is I don't get my hands dirty and I have no intention of doing so because a) Mines still under warranty :) Its a company car (my company though) c) It will be replaced befor the warranty runs out ao the TIS is purely for interest only. Regards - JB Quote
Masked Marauder Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 I think the suggestion is that you a technically a thief because the TIS is copyright. Quote
mumof4 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 So does that mean all the TIS cds an e-bay are illegal????..I was looking to get one but im not so sure now. :unsure: Quote
johnb80 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 But the definition of theft is to deprive the owner of the object and I haven't nor did I suggest that anyone was a theif at any time merely complained about our willingness to potentially help the criminal world by feely giving out codes and information how to obtain the software etc. So far as the TIS goes if Ford made a manual available I would have gladly purchased it either in paper or electronic form. When I had my 24v Senator no manuals were available for that, my local Vauxhall dealer was very helpfull and offered to order me the relevant microfiche manuals and in fact gave me an old microfiche reader all for the modest sum of Quote
mumof4 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 I see where you coming from.the newest haynes manual does not cover galaxys 2001+.so the TIS cd is my only other option apart from parting with a load of cash to a garage!!.i feel that if it is within my capabilities i want to fix what i can.As for radio codes, i did not know that you could get software or get the codes over the internet.I presumed like my hubby that you had to go thru Ford to retrieve a code you had lost.We didnt have to pay for it when we did this...just prove ownership of the car which is what i think you should do anyway. Quote
steve67car Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 with john on this oneif his galaxy was trouble lucky fella but this forum would be a waste of time if the only time we posted was to ask for help its here to take the pi$$ out of each other and post our faults we have on our cars and the solution and not a f#####g one way street as such people like said above poster or posser has used us for and why should we help any one who by defonision only USES us for there on means and not partisipate in any other threads :unsure: :o :o Quote
Guest vr6galaxy Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 http://www.freedomtrailriders.org/forums/style_emoticons/default/bowdown.gifWith John on this one If his galaxy was trouble! but it isnt, lucky fella :o this forum would be a waste of time if the only time we posted was to ask for help, its here to take the pi$$ http://www.freedomtrailriders.org/forums/style_emoticons/default/slap.gifout of each other and post the faults that we have on our cars and the solutionshttp://www.freedomtrailriders.org/forums/style_emoticons/default/hack.gif it's not a f#####g one way street such people like said above poster http://www.freedomtrailriders.org/forums/style_emoticons/default/friggenmonkeyhead.gifor poser has used us http://www.freedomtrailriders.org/forums/style_emoticons/default/rant.gifand why should we help anyone who by definition only USES us for their own means and not participate in any other threads :unsure: the above translation took a while and I still cant get it to read 100% coherently :o is that the pi$$ takeing your on about http://www.freedomtrailriders.org/forums/style_emoticons/default/rofl3.gif Quote
mumof4 Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 It sure addled my brains but i didnt want to say in case you blamed it on me being female! :o But i see where you going vr6galaxy....im addicted to this site and love reading all the banter and as you say"pi55 taking" :D I especially like the diesel vs petrol debates.(i prefer diesels! :unsure: )... If the original poster has only ever had a couple of problems with his car then hes a lucky boy.But i would have thought that he would have contacted fraud about his radio codes rather than search for soneone to help get the codes.We all have to be careful these days with technology stepping up all the time..so i feel it only right to go to the manufaturer for help if codes are lost.BUT...i also see the other side of the coin where the bods that be know that we may on occasion lose these codes and then charge an arm and a leg to to help.But in our case...ford charged nothing.Whether that is a rarity i dont know as weve never lost the code since. :ph34r: Quote
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