radio reset procedure

[takeavow]

does anyone know the procedure for resetting the stock radio? when i reset my ECU, it locked up due to the anti-theft crap, and i dont know the code. The mazda dealerships are charging huge amounts for their resetting service. Thanks so much.

[solid_snake]

what car and radio do you have?

[takeavow]

what car and radio do you have?</br></br>
2003 protege lx......its the stock radio (multi-function compact disc audio system)

[solid_snake]

strange... i didn't know those radios had code, well, the one in my tribute doesn't. i will look and i'll PM you if i find anything

[takeavow]

honestly man, thank you so much. im trying not to worry...take care

[zendome]

honestly man, thank you so much. im trying not to worry...take care

I have a 2003 Mazda Protege, stock stereo unit with CD player. I went to install an iPod connection thus disconnecting the battery. Now the radio is completely dead, and I see absolutely no mention of this in the Owners Manual. Dealership will of course reset the radio for an outrageous sum. Any luck finding the reset code?

[DiS]

the code comes in the owner's manual. Its suppose to be 2 separate pieces of paper which are separate from the owner's manual but just stuck in the book. If you're the 1st owner of the car, dealer should of given that info to you along with all the other paperwork, when you bought the car. If they didnt, I would complain to MAZDA USA 1-800-222-5500

[zendome]

Thanks DiS, appreciate the info. Unfortunately, I'm the second owner and I couldn't find anything in reference to the radio in the paperwork they passed on to me. Guess I'll suck it up and either pay the dealer or get that aftermarket unit that's caught my eye. Thanks again.

[solid_snake]

ok
i'll PM you

[solid_snake]

PM sent

[solid_snake]

the code comes in the owner's manual. Its suppose to be 2 separate pieces of paper which are separate from the owner's manual but just stuck in the book. If you're the 1st owner of the car, dealer should of given that info to you along with all the other paperwork, when you bought the car. If they didnt, I would complain to MAZDA USA 1-800-222-5500
those radios all come with a code?
http://www.msprotege.com/members/solid_snake/Stock%20HU.JPG
if so, i didn't get mine

[DiS]

those radios all come with a code?

if so, i didn't get mine

yep, I have my code in my owner's manual for same radio (almost same...mine was just 1 CD radio).......even though my radio is long gone and in trash can

[Errnee]

would somebody be kind enough to Pm me the procedure to reseting the radio code??

Thankyou