# Saab 9000 Radio Code Lockout

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9000-radio-code-lockout/57789>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** saab, radio, code, 9000\
**Created:** [November 20, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9000-radio-code-lockout/57789 "2010-11-20T18:19:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![duggs91](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@duggs91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duggs91)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9000-radio-code-lockout/57789/1 "2010-11-20T18:19:08Z")

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I recently bought a 1994 Saab 9000-CSE. I have the correct radio code, as verified by the dealership, but when i try and type it in the display goes right back to saying “CODE”. If i type in an incorrect password, the display continues to show the incorrect code and beeps constantly. I have talked to the previous owner as well as a Saab dealership to try and find out what is wrong. Both suggested leaving the car running for an hour to reset the radio then try again, this fails to work. I have also tried disconnecting the battery entirely but that also does not work. I would appreciate any information on how to fix this problem.