1989 740 radio code?

S40D Sport · May 21st, 2016, 11:54

Hi all, as above I have purchased a 740 and the radio is looking its code. I cannot see it anywhere in the car - any suggestions as to how I can get a code?

Thanks

JCL · May 21st, 2016, 19:22

Where did you buy that Matt? Local or England?

Jon in rainy Bangor

S40D Sport · May 21st, 2016, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCL

Where did you buy that Matt? Local or England?

Jon in rainy Bangor

Near london! Was in classifieds here - the td estate. Beautiful car.

bob12 · May 22nd, 2016, 19:28

If the radio was originally fitted by Volvo with the car, phone FRF Volvo of Cardiff (see 'Trader's Offers and Discounts' under 'General Topics' at main opening page). They offer a free service providing the code if all is as original.

Other than that use Goggle and you will find helpful videos showing how to read the diodes.

Dirty Rooster · May 22nd, 2016, 20:58

I went to the parts dept' at my local Volvo dealership with my ownership document : in a matter of seconds they gave me me radio code for free.
Good luck.

S40D Sport · May 23rd, 2016, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob12

If the radio was originally fitted by Volvo with the car, phone FRF Volvo of Cardiff (see 'Trader's Offers and Discounts' under 'General Topics' at main opening page). They offer a free service providing the code if all is as original.

Other than that use Goggle and you will find helpful videos showing how to read the diodes.

Thansk that worked a treat.

For anyone elses benefit you just email parts@frf-motors.co.uk and provide you reg and chassis number!

NI_Volvo_Nut · May 23rd, 2016, 13:56

Seen more pic's on fb of that estate, looks a crackin example, can't wait to actually see it!

Plin · Apr 23rd, 2019, 16:31

After many years of no radio I emailed the address given and they replied very quickly (Bank Holiday weekend so it was the next working day) and hey presto my 1990 740 estate radio is back! Thank you very much for your posts bob12 and S40D Sport.

bob12 · Apr 23rd, 2019, 21:24

You have waited 3 years .... no wonder I didn't remember this thread!!

Great news though that it's finally resolved and always good to know an outcome. Was that recently or some years ago?

Bob

Plin · Apr 23rd, 2019, 23:56

I only found this thread the other day and although it is an old one it proved extremely useful!

I emailed ' parts@frf-motors.co.uk ' this Saturday but with it being Easter they got back to me today. After a good many years of having no radio as original owner did not note the code (we are only the 2nd owners) I just thought I would try and find if it was possible to find one! So thank you again for very helpful information (and other threads about the 'err' message and leaving the ignition on for a couple of hours to reset it back to 'code'). Very happy!

May 21st, 2016, 11:54	#1
S40D Sport Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2023 14:43 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisburn	1989 740 radio code? Hi all, as above I have purchased a 740 and the radio is looking its code. I cannot see it anywhere in the car - any suggestions as to how I can get a code? Thanks

May 21st, 2016, 19:22	#2
JCL Senior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2020 18:33 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sunny Bangor! View Photos By: JCL	Where did you buy that Matt? Local or England? Jon in rainy Bangor __________________ 745 Turbo, 1989, M46, 90k Miles, 1prev Owner.

May 22nd, 2016, 20:58	#5
Dirty Rooster Premier Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2023 14:26 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Haltwhistle	I went to the parts dept' at my local Volvo dealership with my ownership document : in a matter of seconds they gave me me radio code for free. Good luck. __________________ 1993 2.0 Turbo SE with 1991 2.0 Turbo engine. Older is better!

May 23rd, 2016, 13:56	#7
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Seen more pic's on fb of that estate, looks a crackin example, can't wait to actually see it! __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Apr 23rd, 2019, 21:24	#9
bob12 bob12 Last Online: Yesterday 18:44 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	You have waited 3 years .... no wonder I didn't remember this thread!! Great news though that it's finally resolved and always good to know an outcome. Was that recently or some years ago? Bob Last edited by bob12; Apr 23rd, 2019 at 21:31.

May 22nd, 2016, 19:28	#4
bob12 bob12 Last Online: Yesterday 18:44 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	If the radio was originally fitted by Volvo with the car, phone FRF Volvo of Cardiff (see 'Trader's Offers and Discounts' under 'General Topics' at main opening page). They offer a free service providing the code if all is as original. Other than that use Goggle and you will find helpful videos showing how to read the diodes.

Apr 23rd, 2019, 16:31	#8
Plin New Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2023 17:13 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Near Stevenage	After many years of no radio I emailed the address given and they replied very quickly (Bank Holiday weekend so it was the next working day) and hey presto my 1990 740 estate radio is back! Thank you very much for your posts bob12 and S40D Sport.

Apr 23rd, 2019, 23:56	#10
Plin New Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2023 17:13 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Near Stevenage	I only found this thread the other day and although it is an old one it proved extremely useful! I emailed ' parts@frf-motors.co.uk ' this Saturday but with it being Easter they got back to me today. After a good many years of having no radio as original owner did not note the code (we are only the 2nd owners) I just thought I would try and find if it was possible to find one! So thank you again for very helpful information (and other threads about the 'err' message and leaving the ignition on for a couple of hours to reset it back to 'code'). Very happy!

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