Gs300 Mk2 Replacing Radio

[omega1200]

the radio in my gs300 dosnt work and I hate not having a radio in the car.now ive been told that I cant just get one out of a scrap car as they are coded to the car now fitting a normal radio looks a nightmare so any thoughts on how to do it?

[TigerFish]

They aren't coded to the car. The only issue is if someone has set the security code. It is user defined, not a set value. If it has been set, "SEC" will briefly show on the display when powered up. Best to check that before disconnecting in the donor car.

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[steve2006]

When you say the radio doesn't work does it display the tuning mode and search for stations?

Reason I ask is with the rest working it could be a problem with the aeriel which I would suggest checking before replacing the head unit to find you have the same problem.

[omega1200]

tiger fish

thanks for that

[omega1200]

steve

someone has modded it so you can plug a phone in to a aux socket plug phone in and the socket works but the guy I had it off says theres a dry joint

that needs solder.took it to a radio place and they wont even look at it as someones messed with it.

and my phone dosnt have a radio on it !