MK2.5 DoubleDIN CD/Tape player combo query

[Richyvrlimited]

Does it have a security code when disconnected from the power?

Mine is the 2003+ version with amber lighting. I want to permanently install a tape adaptor for my MP3 player i.e. route the wiring inside and out the back rather than trailing around the car.

I have nothing of use in my owners manual and have read conflicting advice on miata.net

Cheers

[LukeBird]

The 'Disc In' light will be illuminated when the ignition is off, if the unit has a security code.
After a quick bit of googling, several of the links I found when searching for the same info (when changing my battery)-

http://www.mx5scotland.co.uk/board/viewtopic.php?f...

http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/148.aspx

I'm sure there was another useful one I found, but I can't find it again, sorry. I think those two cover pretty much everything though.

ETA I'm sure the info is the same for all Mk2.5 units as mine is the single CD, no tape model.

[Risotto]

Very often, the supplying dealer simply uses the last 4 digits of the car's VIN as the code for the stereo. Worked for me when mine needed entering anyway.

[Richyvrlimited]

Cheers for the reply.

For completeness I pulled the plug today, literally. I don't have a code, Wahoo!

Now to find out which pin does what on the tape/MD connector

[LukeBird]

No worries chap.
Do report back what you find, it sounds like an interesting (and cheap!) solution to something I've been mulling over for a while.
Not sure if I just want to bin the double DIN unit, move to a single with a series of gauges (oil temp, proper oil pressure and something else).