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Radio locked in "OFF - e' mode 850 1996

posted by  Bill Houghton on  Mon Aug 29 15:13 CST 2011
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While tracing the battery drain lately (glove box light), I had to disconnect the battery several times. This sent the radio into panic mode, and it's now reading "OFF e" with the "e" being off to the right side of the display.

I've followed the directions in the owner's manual twice, to no avail:

1. Key in "I" position.
2. Radio on.
3. All other accessories off, so as not to drain the battery.
Bake for two hours, at which point it should be possible to enter the anti-theft code.

No result; I even tried three hours the second time, with more than 24 hours between the two attempts.

Is there some magic chant needed? Am I holding my mouth wrong?








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ANSWER Radio locked in "OFF - e' mode 850 1996

posted by  KlausC on  Tue Aug 30 16:07 CST 2011
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The small 'e' stants for error. I would unplug the radio with the power off and plug it back in to see if it resets and gives you CODE.

Klaus

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Radio locked in "OFF - e' mode 850 1996

posted by  Bill Houghton on  Mon Sep 5 10:48 CST 2011
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Indeed, pulling the fuse for a few minutes, with the power otherwise off, de-confused the radio; it's fine now.

Would have been nice for Volvo to mention that in their manual...








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Radio locked in "OFF - e' mode 850 1996

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posted by  Most Unusual on  Tue Aug 30 01:19 CST 2011
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After entering the correct code, did you then press the 'aut' button?


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Radio locked in "OFF - e' mode 850 1996

posted by  Bill Houghton on  Tue Aug 30 08:03 CST 2011
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It wouldn't take the code.








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Radio locked in "OFF - e' mode 850 1996

posted by  mbliss on  Tue Aug 30 13:49 CST 2011
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Not sure, but I would try disconnecting the power (to radio or at the battery), wait a bit before reconnecting, then try again.

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Radio locked in "OFF - e' mode 850 1996

posted by  Bill Houghton on  Mon Sep 5 10:50 CST 2011
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As I mentioned to KlausC, removing the fuse for a few minutes solved the problem. Thanks!







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