T aoday I purchased (at auction) a low mileage 03 HSE disco for $7800. It will sit next to my Defender in the garage. I am told that the battery was replaced yesterday. The nav/radio wants a code. The dealers computer pulls up a four digit code. The sevice manager told me that it is a five digit code that is located in the last numbers on the sticker in the glove box.

The glove box sticker is missing. I am told that Land rover requires the vin and the numbers on the back of the radio to get the correct code and it can only be given to a dealer.

Problem #1....I'm not giving major cash to the dealer to pull the radio out. If I can take a Defender apart and put it back together, I should be able to get a radio out of a disco and read the numbers.

Problem #2....It's not about the money (well, sorta), it's an 8 hour round trip to the dealer plus, most likely a hotel stay. I don't have time for this crap to get 5 numbers.

Problem #3....I just drove home with the Disco 12 hours in a freaking blizzard with original wiper blades and no radio.

Problem #4....I am told that even if I provide proof of ownership, drivers license, picture of my dog, etc..., they will not give me the FIVE NUMBERS.

What gives??????????

 

I think you need a special tool to get the radio out

 

take it to any independent shop near by or a auto parts shop that has a code reader. they will give the code to you and post it here.

easy peezy

 

really?

That would be sweet. Just call around and ask who has a radio code reader?

 

shaneb,

Radio..yes...important

more important...'03s have bad for oil pump's from factory...find VIN and do a search on VIN numbers that fall within bad batch

 

shaneb,

I didn't mean to seem so harsh on the radio...I can't live without mine as well...here is the VIN range on bad oil pumps: 3A771801 – 3A808362

You will also need to replace the front u-joints to grease-able ones as well (they will fail and then a $7,000 transmission will be next): Precision part number #344 (2) and centering ball kit #617

Picture of the Defender please [sm=lol.gif]

Blessings

 

thanks much. My Defender pic is in my profile on D-90.com
I'm huck1974

I'll check on the Vin and everything after I get a bit of sleep.

Any more info on the radio reader would be great also.

Appreciate you guys!

 

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jhony is full of balony. Go away D-bag.

 

shane, I dont think bots have feelings..no need for the name calling.