security code cracking? - Ford Forums

truenoteno · 06-29-2003, 18:58

I recently aquired a ford car radio for my EA, but it requires a security code.
I know that it is generated from the VIN number of the original car, (which i don't know).
I think i might have found a way to make a generator which cycles though all possible combo's of numbers.
To do this I need to know EXACTLY what to do, as in pretending that i do have the code.

does the radio engage immediately when correct code is entered ?(i need to know this to save the current state of the generator.)
is code only made from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ? how many digits in the code ?

I also tried powering the radio from an ordinary 12v supply, the lcd lights up but nothing happens when i press anything. how could i power the radio from a normal supply ?

Dellboy999 · 06-29-2003, 19:04

there will be a + wire a - wire, and a constant + wire to retain memory (the one you didnt attach)

As for the rest no idea :0)

Dellboy999

Dellboy999 · 06-29-2003, 19:06

I have my original deck no idea of the code, and I know my VIN for my EA, if you are in Melbourne, maybe I can let you borrow mine to play with, I do say maybe as I don't know you :0)

Dellboy999

truenoteno · 06-29-2003, 19:16

i live in canberra....

truenoteno · 06-29-2003, 19:18

do you have a pinout diagram for this radio ?
i've connected ground to the middle bottom pin.
and 12v to the top left, i think

Dellboy999 · 06-29-2003, 19:25

This should help you, I hope.

Wiring for Low Mid and High Series Decks - 13 Pin plug
PIN - Colour Wire - Function.
Pin 1 (Top Row, 1st from left) Blue / Red Positive (+) Speaker Line for the Right hand side Rear speaker (Drivers Side)
Pin 2 (Top Row, 2nd from left) Grey / Red Positive (+) Speaker Line for the Right hand side Front speaker(s) (Drivers Side)
Pin 3 (Top Row, 3rd from left) Brown Button Backlighting (Park Lamps power)
Pin 4 (Top Row, 3rd from right) Blue / Black Negative (-) Speaker Line for the Right hand side Rear Speaker (Drivers Side)
Pin 5 (Top Row, 2nd from Right) Red / Blue Power Antenna Output (Positive Trigger) Used to extend the power antenna
Pin 6 (Top Row, 1st from right) Blue / White Radio/Cigarette Lighter/Accessories Power (As taken from the Ignition Switch)
Pin 7 (2nd Row, 1st from right) Green / Yellow Battery Power (Constant +12V)
Pin 8 (2nd Row, 2nd from right) Grey / Blue Negative (-) Speaker Line for the Right hand side Front Speaker(s) (Drivers Side)
Pin 9 (2nd row, 3rd form right) Black ? Negative (-) Speaker Line for the Left hand side Front speaker(s) (Passenger Side)
Pin 10 (2nd Row, Dead Center) Black Battery Ground
Pin 11 (2nd Row, 3rd from the left) Pink / Black Negative (-) Speaker line for the left hand side Rear speaker (Passenger Side)
Pin 12 (2nd Row, 2nd from left) Green Positive (+) Speaker line for the Left hand side Front Speaker (Passenger Side)
Pin 13 (2nd Row, 1st from left) Pink / Green Positive (+) Speaker line for the Left hand side Rear Speaker (Passenger Side)

truenoteno · 06-29-2003, 20:15

that will help
thanks, where did you get that from ?
(assuming you didn't type that out yourself)

Dellboy999 · 06-29-2003, 20:19

from a link on the eafalcon.com website, I just keep it handy as I used to put in my new deck, and people seem to keep looking for it.

Dellboy999