Got a new head unit today.....

das_tractor02 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-25-2010, 04:47 PM

The question is, when I pull out the old Sony Xplod to put in the new Kenwood, am I going to need codes for the anti theft system?

MyOtherRidesAVette · #2 (**permalink**) 12-25-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by das_tractor02

The question is, when I pull out the old Sony Xplod to put in the new Kenwood, am I going to need codes for the anti theft system?

Aftermarket for aftermarket? What makes you think the anti-theft would be operational anyway?

das_tractor02 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-25-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MyOtherRidesAVette

Aftermarket for aftermarket? What makes you think the anti-theft would be operational anyway?

Thats why I'm asking. I dont know that is or isnt. I had it installed @ best buy. Is it common for the anti theft to be disabled when a aftermarket unit is installed?

MyOtherRidesAVette · #4 (**permalink**) 12-25-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by das_tractor02

Thats why I'm asking. I dont know that is or isnt. I had it installed @ best buy. Is it common for the anti theft to be disabled when a aftermarket unit is installed?

I wouldn't think the aftermarket head units would support the feature, hence removable faces, etc. I think the anti-theft basically involves a "shut-down" of the head unit when power is lost, not something in the vehicle. Defeating the purpose of stealing the unit. It becomes useless when installed in another vehicle. When a "new" OEM unit is installed, I'm pretty sure it's the head unit that gets programmed. That's the way it works with GM. But the Germans... Hmmm...

dnyed · #5 (**permalink**) 12-25-2010, 06:44 PM

You should not need the code. If you are putting back in the Monsoon, you would.

Uptowngurl · #6 (**permalink**) 12-29-2010, 05:48 PM

I agree with dnyed ideas.

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