Changed battery then no radio - 1999 Mercury Mountaineer Base

Newer cars have radios with security codes. If they lose power (such as if a thief steals it), they lock and require a code to be inserted to reset it. The car dealer provides the code at purchase for the radio it is usually on a card or paper included with the owner manual and other papers. If it is not there, you will most likely need to contact a dealer to find out what information you need to supply them to get an unlock code. Sometimes it is the VIN; other times it is the radio serial number. That may require removal of the unit to obtain.

You need a radio security code, if you do not have it you can get it emailed to you from here: Radio Codes United Kingdom Gumtree

The correct radio SERIAL NUMBER is required for a code

First remove the radio from the dashboard.

Removal Info here

www.fitaudio.com

Then post the radio make+model plus all the letters+numbers on any labels,barcodes and a 14 character Serial Number stamped in the metal casing.

This information can then be used to see if a code can be calculated

A CLEAR photo of any labels is also very useful

• Radio code advice always available here