Radio Reads Off, What to do! Options

[mittech]

If your radio says "Off" it means you entered the wrong audio code three times. To get it to say code again do the following.

1:Turn the key to on or accessory.
2:Push the power button so that the radio display says off.
3:Let the car sit for 1 hour.
4:The radio display will go blank.
5:Turn the radio on and it will say code again.

[mittech]

Example if your code was 2651.
Use the first four radio station preset buttons to enter the code.

1: Push radio preset#1 two times.
2: Push radio preset#2 six times.
3: Push radio preset#3 five times
4: Push radio preset#4 one time.
5: Push either tape or cd button.

[djgerman]

hi i have my code but if i press the code and the cd player button it gives me an error. i was told to enter the code and the press am/fm button but nothing happens. could it be that the prior owner gave me the wrong code.

[JUSTJEAN]

:banana: THANK U , THANK U!!!!

I managed to get through step 4 with no problem, but its your step 5 I've been searching for!!!!

AFter I entered the code, either the manual or other forums would go that final step to tell me to push either tape or CD player!!!

Thank you, I sincerely been waiting for an answer before calling the dealership. At least that last step should be in the manual!!!! Oh well, thanks! :thumbsup:

[JUSTJEAN]

Several months later, but did you find your answer?
Did you have the wrong code or did you have another 'last step' to follow?
please share in case someone else has the same problem.....
thanks :clap:

[WifesMan]

Thanks! Wife left dome light on and I got to recharge her battery. I didn't get 'a round tuit' before she felt the need for tunes and entered 3 random numbers... Your process worked and we got her jammin again!

[nandito]

my code is 0552 the radio only has 6 presets numbered 1-6. what button would be used for the "0".
It also reads "OFF"
What would be the steps to reset?

nandito

[wiseguy_75]

I had this problem... you need to put the key in the ignition and to the accessory position for 1 hour. Make sure that "off" is displaying when you put the key in for the 1 hour tho. After the 1 hour period the "off" should be gone and the display will be blank... now press the power button on the radio and it should now ask for the code again.

Make sure you have the right code before starting this procedure.

Also make sure your car is safe with the key in the ignition... wouldn't want the car to get stolen...

Good luck!

[airlogger]

What if my code has 0? For example 2540
Thanks for your help.

[98eclipse-rs]

I had this problem... you need to put the key in the ignition and to the accessory position for 1 hour.  Make sure that "off" is displaying when you put the key in for the 1 hour tho.  After the 1 hour period the "off" should be gone and the display will be blank... now press the power button on the radio and it should now ask for the code again.

Make sure you have the right code before starting this procedure.

Also make sure your car is safe with the key in the ignition... wouldn't want the car to get stolen...

Good luck!
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I didnt have to do that, i fiddled with it like 3 times and then it went to the off position, after that i left the cd player itself on for 10 min in the off way then turned it off and it set for 10 min then hit the power and it was back to code

[jordan4ever]

hi all
any one can help me to get my audio system back
my
modle no. MR193959
REF.NO. CQ-LB0510A
SERIAL NO. 95B11734

THANKS ALOT

[karenj33]

Hi
I have tried steps 1 to 5 nothing happens..code stays displayed in lcd
have a 2004 trition dual cab code 2994
any ideas please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[aceroad]

Sorry
I just caled MMC service and got the code.
thank you anyway.
br
GG

[fuddster]

Thanks Mittech for your post got my Radio Back w/ ur instuctions :beer:
tunes again
Fuddster

[joansteph03]

Please help I have a 2001 montero sport and had baterie problems now my sterio wont work just reads off. I called dealership and they gave me the wrong code.

s# 06274079

[jdelgado01E]

my code is 0552 the radio only has 6 presets numbered 1-6. what button would be used for the "0".
It also reads "OFF"
What would be the steps to reset?

nandito
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Would you happen to have an 01 Eclipse??

Cuz i'm having the same problem on my 01 Eclipse..
I've been told if it's on Off you have to reset the stereo how instructed above about the leaving the car on for an hour..

I don't have my code though.. bought the car from some guy..

Would your happen to be the model # MR490088

Serial # 08045321C??

[dinan3]

Thank you for these steps, I was about to buy a new radio. I am lucky enough that the previous owner wrote the code on the radio, so I didn't have to look far. I am waiting for it to say code now hopefully it works. :banana:

[dinan3]

It works now but only half the preset buttons worked because something spilled inside the radio so i cleaned the circuit board and got just enough clean to enable me to enter the code. So now i have half a radio to hold me over until i buy a new one.