Toyota Corolla Radio - Entered Wrong Code 10 Times

Luncle ray on 15/08/2020 - 17:17
Last edited 15/08/2020 - 18:28 by 1 other user

I have a 2010 toyota corolla and I disconnected the battery. The radio needed to have the correct unlock code entered.
I entered the wrong code "10 times" and it has been dealer locked (the display says, "Contact dealer").
The normal unlock code is the last 3 digits of the cars vin number - however, this radio was removed from another car so I had the wrong vin - I have now got the correct vin.
The radio "Does not" have the glass display.
I cant enter it now anymore and need the dealer code or procedure to override the dealer lockout.

(Edited: Allcaps converted to Sentence case courtesy of https://convertcase.net/)

Automotive

Comments

  • Muzeeb on 15/08/2020 - 17:18
    +10

    Why shout?

    What is the actual question?

  • l005e on 15/08/2020 - 17:19
    +5

    CAPS LOCK

    • GoldenDragon888 on 15/08/2020 - 18:14
      +11

      Yep. The code should have been without caps lock on.

  • Mechz on 15/08/2020 - 17:32
    +5

    It will probably be cheaper to just get a replacement stereo from Supercheap and have it installed.

  • tsunamisurfer on 15/08/2020 - 17:32
    +66

    I would like to applaud the OP's positive mindset to have the same number rejected 9 times and believe the tenth time would be successful.

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 15/08/2020 - 17:36
      +2

      Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein , (attributed) US (German-born) physicist (1879 - 1955)

      • pegaxs on 15/08/2020 - 18:21
        +6

        Please, post proof that Einstein said this… Because there is plenty of proof that he didn’t.

        ”Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.”
        Abraham Lincoln, (attributed) US (US born) U.S. President (1809 - 1865)

        • DashCam AKA Rolts on 15/08/2020 - 18:28
          +4

          (attributed)

          /s

        • DashCam AKA Rolts on 15/08/2020 - 18:32
          -1

          Abraham Lincoln said don't believe all the proverbs posted on the interwebs.

        • Flying Ace on 15/08/2020 - 20:31
          +3

          You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
          - Wayne Gretzky
          - Michael Scott

  • brendanm on 15/08/2020 - 17:38
    +2

    LOUD NOISES

  • Hithere on 15/08/2020 - 17:40
    +7

    WHO CARES??

    Member Since
    1 hour 2 min ago

    Since when has this site been called OzIdiots?

    • plmko on 15/08/2020 - 18:01
      +3

      Because people keep catering to these new members and entertaining them with random whims.

      They Google their problems and they arrive here and think 'Oh I can get a lazy answer too'. The cycle repeats…

  • JimmyF on 15/08/2020 - 17:42
    +4

    Maybe if you didn't have your CAPS LOCK stuck on, the code might have worked the first 9 times.

    Why didn't you stop entering the code!? Too bad, its dealer locked, cough up the money and they will unlock it for you.

  • PissLUR on 15/08/2020 - 17:42
    +1

    What's up dude?

  • Baysew on 15/08/2020 - 17:58
    +27

    Are you married to Pam?

  • Master Bates on 15/08/2020 - 17:59
    +2

    Take your 2010 Corolla to your local dealer, buy some dank kush, chill out and enjoy the silence.

  • holdenmg on 15/08/2020 - 18:02
    +5

    Oh What A Feeling!

    • YeemaiI on 15/08/2020 - 18:17
      +3

      tOyOtA

  • pegaxs on 15/08/2020 - 18:08
    +5

    Ok? Thanks for letting us know.

  • AdosHouse on 15/08/2020 - 18:09

    AAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH SHOUTING!!!

  • OzBozo on 15/08/2020 - 18:10
    +16

    I HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I ACCIDENTALLY TURNED CAPS LOCK ON YESTERDAY AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TURN IT BACK OFF. ALL OF MY FRIENDS ARE MAD BECAUSE THEY THINK I AM SHOUTING AT THEM OVER THE INTERNET. THIS PROBLEM IS LITERALLY RUINING MY LIFE AND TEARING MY FAMILY APART. I JUST WANT TO BE WHOLE AGAIN. PLEASE HELP!!

    • holdenmg on 15/08/2020 - 18:16
      +1

      Step away from the Keyboard.

    • JimmyF on 15/08/2020 - 20:05
      +2

      You need a new keyboard if the CAPS LOCK is stuck on!!!

    • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2020 - 20:58
      +14

      Press caps lock twice. If it doesn't work, press it twice again.

      Repeat 10 times.

  • lost in transit on 15/08/2020 - 18:11

    Take the radio out, get the brand/serial, business’s do it online add the details into there online form, they’ll let you know if they can retrieve the key, Pay the money (should be around 10 bucks Aussie) and they post the key to your email.

  • knightslay2 on 15/08/2020 - 18:17

    I thought the pin is on the headunit or the manual?

    • JimmyF on 15/08/2020 - 20:07
      +2

      Whats the point of putting the pin ON the headunit (from the factory)? Steal the headunit, and you have the pin. So might as well not bother!

      Pin codes are old school when people use to steal head units out of cars. So to stop that, they put a pin requirement in after a power cut. It was sometimes linked to the VIN numbers, sometimes random. But normally came with a little card with it on.

  • Worf on 15/08/2020 - 18:23
    +1

    did you try "0000"

  • SBOB on 15/08/2020 - 18:24

    I LOVE LAMP

  • Brian McGee on 15/08/2020 - 18:25

    Some dealers set it to last 3 of vin while others use their dealer code from Toyota.

  • franco cozzo on 15/08/2020 - 19:40
    +4

    this is the code you need

    • Orico on 15/08/2020 - 21:18
      +1

      lol i laughed a school kid. Brings me back, all those years ago.

  • uncle ray on 15/08/2020 - 19:51
    -4

    Sorry for the capitals - not that savvy - but certainly got the message !!
    As stated "need the dealer code or procedure to override the dealer lockout."
    The code is the last 3 numbers of the Vin. - I have them now - just need the dealer lockout overide procedure ??
    For all the Einstein's that commented - I tried different combinations throughout 111 222 333 444 555 000 123 321 101 010.
    Was not aware there was a 10 try permanent lockout - obviously not Einstein.
    If this is a sample of the answers I can expect from the forum - well ????

    • randomusername2017 on 15/08/2020 - 20:02
      +8

      Well.. you're the genius that locked the unit.. surely you can figure it out yourself… /s

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/751034/redir

      WARNING: If you enter the code incorrectly 10 times, you will permanently lock the radio ("HELP" is displayed on screen) — when this happens, you'll need to contact your Toyota dealer for assistance.

      If you end up with the 'help' message and the red key displayed you can press "1, 4 ,6 and the power button " simultaneously , this will allow you to enter a code again

      Alternately try contacting the resident Toyota expert directly

    • JimmyF on 15/08/2020 - 20:10

      The code is the last 3 numbers of the Vin. - I have them now - just need the dealer lockout overide procedure ??

      Yes you do, you need the dealer code now, it won't be generic one, but one based on the serial number/VIN etc and they normally won't give it out for 'free', but it does depend.

      Was not aware there was a 10 try permanent lockout - obviously not Einstein.

      Why not stop after 5 times if the same code didn't work?

      If this is a sample of the answers I can expect from the forum - well ????

      WELL IT IS THE SAMPLE QUESTIONS WE GET HERE, SO YES!!!!

    • Hithere on 16/08/2020 - 09:08
      +2

      If this is a sample of the answers I can expect from the forum - well ????

      If this is a sample of the questions you'll be posting in the forum - well ????

  • Orico on 15/08/2020 - 21:17

    I entered the wrong code "10 times"

    The normal unlock code is the last 3 digits of the cars vin number

    lol

  • ozbjunkie on 16/08/2020 - 08:34
    +4

    Sometimes you just know the OP is going to rightfully cop it, simply by reading the title.

    You haven't let me down folks.

    That's a paddlin'.

    Wonder what crisis Pam will cause herself today?

    • bobbified on 16/08/2020 - 18:42

      Wonder what crisis Pam will cause herself today?

      Is she in Vic? If she is, the latest lockdown probably would've caused a few event cancellations…

  • gbarlett on 16/08/2020 - 08:44

    Disconnect the battery for a few hours and try again.

  • OzHunterNSW on 16/08/2020 - 09:58

    Getting more suss as the sentence progressed. Why the aversion to follow instructions? Why are you reluctant to go to a dealer?

  • HeWhoKnows on 16/08/2020 - 10:07

    Tough cookies Im afraid.
    As others have suggested just buy a new one somewhere with bluetooth and all the new tech.

    But just in case, check cost of unlocking from dealer.
    Expect to pay around $80 for a 2 min job

  • eggles01 on 16/08/2020 - 10:58

    you will probably have to contact the manufacturer of the radio to get it,the dealer may have a copy of it but the manufacturer is the one that sets the original code the dealer only has a copy of it,so after it has locked you out good luck,if you have the right code now try disconnecting the battery again then reconnect it then try the original code again,if no luck look around (Ebay-Gumtree) and see if you can buy another radio and remember ask them to include the code with it,you can also try the wrecking yards,
    best of

  • PinzVidz on 17/08/2020 - 12:22

    Toyota head units (made by Denso/Fujitsu Ten) will brick if they have the incorrect code entered too many times. All Toyota dealer service departments have a yellow box supplied by Denso Ten which will unbrick the head unit. There is a charge for this, as the dealer is charged by Denso Ten for a specific number of unbricks on the box, which has a countdown display each time it's used.

    3 options, OP;

    • Take it into Toyota and get them to unlock it
    • Buy/fit a newer Toyota head unit off Scumtree, MP or whatever
    • Fit an aftermarket head unit

    Personally I'd go for the last option and fit something with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to your vehicle. Bring it up to 2020 standards.

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