Mazda 5 stereo question

[pkoc]

Just posting for a friend. They have had a new battery fitted which has wiped out the stereo memory. They have been advised that the only people who can reset everything is the dealership (many iles away). Is this correct, or does Mazda supply stereo codes with the owners manuals? Or can any decent stereo technician sort this out?

[PGD5]

You may have a code somewhere, its worth a look.

I imagine a decent stereo shop would be able to get around the code issue yes. Probably quicker and cheaper than a dealer too..

[jhfozzy]

Has the security code gone or the actual stereo settings?

The code [if it's got one, my double DIN Mazda6 stereo hasn't] will either be on a key card, written on the manual or will have to be gotten from the dealer.

If it's the stereo settings, the dealer can reset it in one go if you want to pay for the priviledge or if it's like mine you can enter the "workshop" mode via a sequence of button pushes to enter the engineers menu to access the full range of settings.

Have a look in the Mazda forums online for the actual sequence.

[pkoc]

jhfozzy said:

Has the security code gone or the actual stereo settings?

Have a look in the Mazda forums online for the actual sequence.

Doen't suppose you can recommend any can you?

Thanks for the quick response all!

[jhfozzy]

http://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda5-43/

and

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?45...

would be my suggestions, I've used the Mazda6 parts of both forums for info.

[Risotto]

A lot of supplying Mazda dealers simply set the stereo code to be the last 4 digits of the car's VIN. Worth a try if you don't have the code written in the manual.