Security Code Quandary

[J&A]

Hi,

I've just had the O/E CD player on my Rev.3 go !Removed! up, so I've obtained a replacement (TM4410) unit and all that remains is to install it, and therein lies my problem. None of the cars' previous 6 owners has thought fit to pass on the head units' security code so my questions are:

i) Is the head unit supplied with a common "default" code number, and if so what is it?

ii) If I do end up needing the code and it turns out that it does have a non-default code number what information does Mr.T need to be able to decode it, & how much is it likely to cost?

iii) As it's only the bottom (CD) unit that i'm replacing is it feasible to leave the upper unit in place whilst carrying out the transplant or will the subsequent disconnection of the CD cause the radio/cassette to demand the aforementioned code?

Any advice would be really welcome as electrics are my least favourite part of working on vehicles.

Thanks

[gazza1286]

Take the unit to any car stereo installer - They will be able to decode it for around £15.