Oddgitt 10 #13 Posted November 16, 2009 In the 'old' days you could wrap your player in cling film and a towel and put the whole thing in the freezer overnight, and that would clear having to put a code in. I don't know if that still works on todays players though? HAHAHA! How do people find these things out?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Frohike 10 #14 Posted November 16, 2009 HAHAHA! How do people find these things out?! Haha I know what you mean! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Frohike 10 #15 Posted November 16, 2009 Did you marinate it aswell? Of course, in a little balsamic vinegar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zongamin 10 #16 Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) In the 'old' days you could wrap your player in cling film and a towel and put the whole thing in the freezer overnight, and that would clear having to put a code in. I don't know if that still works on todays players though? It is an urban myth The myth: “Putting a stereo in the freezer wipes the security code.” The truth: Another long-running rumour. When the first-ever security-coded radio arrived in the Eighties, someone found the memory could be wiped if it was subjected to temperatures below -20 degrees Centigrade. Then, any code could be entered and the stereo would work. But DC Elliott said: “The manufacturer quickly fixed the problem and it hasn’t worked on that or any other stereo since. This hasn’t stopped people still trying it, though. And doing this mostly results in another part of the stereo – usually the LCD display or CD player – breaking and rendering the whole unit worthless.” Edited November 16, 2009 by zongamin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alex3659 11 #17 Posted November 16, 2009 In the 'old' days you could wrap your player in cling film and a towel and put the whole thing in the freezer overnight, and that would clear having to put a code in. I don't know if that still works on todays players though? When you open the freezer the next day the radio will be working full blast to the music of "skiing in the snow" by wigans ovation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Frohike 10 #18 Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) It is an urban myth The myth: “Putting a stereo in the freezer wipes the security code.” The truth: Another long-running rumour. When the first-ever security-coded radio arrived in the Eighties, someone found the memory could be wiped if it was subjected to temperatures below -20 degrees Centigrade. Then, any code could be entered and the stereo would work. But DC Elliott said: “The manufacturer quickly fixed the problem and it hasn’t worked on that or any other stereo since. This hasn’t stopped people still trying it, though. And doing this mostly results in another part of the stereo – usually the LCD display or CD player – breaking and rendering the whole unit worthless.” I don't know about this myth lark, but I know it worked for my Phillips player out of my Astra! Try reading all of my post! Edited November 24, 2009 by Frohike Missed abit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
samuelwatson 10 #19 Posted January 5, 2013 PM me. I will try to help you, but I need more information from the radio chassis. Thanks. Hi there. I've just come along this thread in a google search. Are you still able to help with this problem? I've taken my radio out and got the serial number but the internet is wanting to charge £18 to make it work, and as can be seen on here, cheaper radios are out there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
denomis 10 #20 Posted January 5, 2013 It is an urban myth The myth: “Putting a stereo in the freezer wipes the security code.” The truth: Another long-running rumour. When the first-ever security-coded radio arrived in the Eighties, someone found the memory could be wiped if it was subjected to temperatures below -20 degrees Centigrade. Then, any code could be entered and the stereo would work. But DC Elliott said: “The manufacturer quickly fixed the problem and it hasn’t worked on that or any other stereo since. This hasn’t stopped people still trying it, though. And doing this mostly results in another part of the stereo – usually the LCD display or CD player – breaking and rendering the whole unit worthless.” It's not a myth if it did actually work at one point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Nesbitt 10 #21 Posted January 5, 2013 In the 'old' days you could wrap your player in cling film and a towel and put the whole thing in the freezer overnight, and that would clear having to put a code in. I don't know if that still works on todays players though? You could finish up with a frozen knob doing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
angel22 10 #22 Posted January 5, 2013 Hi there. I've just come along this thread in a google search. Are you still able to help with this problem? I've taken my radio out and got the serial number but the internet is wanting to charge £18 to make it work, and as can be seen on here, cheaper radios are out there.... The person you quoted hasn't posted on this forum for 2 1/2 years. I don't think you'll be getting a reply from them!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...