Anonymous Posted on Oct 31, 2009

AAA advised me to open and close door with key

Car would not start but lights worked. Made noise like dead battery. AAA advised me to open and close door 7 times with key then turn key half way in ignition, wait 30 seconds and start car. Car started right up. Initially thought battery was dead. Now Bose radio reads SAFE and won't go on.This never happened before. WIl this problem persist?

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Yes. Because the security system was "set". You need the code to unlock the security system for the radio. It is like that for theft pruposes. Best bet is to go to the dealership to have them reset it or figure out how to get the code for your radio.

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