Unlocking the radio via a code

I had to replace a bad battery.  After introducing power back to the vehicle the raido was put in to "code" mode.  Forgetting what the code was, I entered the wrong one three times, therefore putting the radio in to "off" mode.  Of course I found the right code but it was too late for I was locked out of the radio.

I phoned Mitsubishi service and they were able to provide me with a solution.  They instructed me to put the key in the ignition, turn it to Accessories and leave the driver's side door open for one hour.  When I came back the radio was out of "off" mode and back to "code" mode.  I entered the correct code and the radio unlocked.

 

Hey MonSport,

Thanks a lot for helping me out with unlocking the radio. I won't lie, I was a bit skeptical at first. But I gave a try and it worked!!  I purchased my car about six months ago and the battery died a while back. And ever since then the radio has been locked. It is harder for me to get in contact with mitsu since I live in Europe. So I still don't have the code for my radio, but I already got the serial # for it. And now that the radio is unlocked I can tackle getting the code from the states somewhere. I tried that radio-code.com site but it didnt have any luck with them. I couldnt even get the paypal to work, so it raised some concern.

Well, once again thanks a lot for the info... As soon I get it booming again I'll keep you posted. Pics coming soon!!

To all who do not know your code. Contact your local Mitsubishi dealer with the serial number and model number from your radio and they can quickly look up the correct code. It is usually pretty easy to remove the radio. When resetting be sure to have the radio on and can see the "ERR" of "OFF" message when having the igniton to ACCESSORIEs for the hour.