Battery Replacement

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by JJ, Aug 29, 2004.

  1. JJ

    JJ Guest

    I have a '97 SC2 and had to replace the battery. No problem.
    The problem is that the chime no longer operates and The Rear Window
    defroster no longer operates and I cannot get to the security code input
    mode on the radio to unlock the radio. (the radio is locked out)
    I believe that they are related. I think I had read that the chime and
    defroster timer operate thru the radio on '97.
    I have checked all fuses and they are O.K. and the two for the radio have
    been replaced.

    Anyone have any suggestions as to where to look for solutions?

    Jerry
     
    JJ, Aug 29, 2004
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  2. I only lost my sec code on my aftermarket radio when the battery was
    disconnected or replaced on my 97. I'm looking in Chilton's and these items
    pop up in a few places.

    There's a couple of relays in the cabin in that panel (passenger side). One
    labeled Chime Module controls "Chime, Rear Defogger Control, Seatbelt
    Telltale". The other labeled RR DEFOG controls "Rear Defogger". Pulling
    the cover should reveal a diagram on the lid - same should be true for any
    fuse/relay panel.

    In the same location should be a 5A fuse (tan color) labeled Chime that
    controls "Radio/Clock Memory, Chime Module, ..."

    And a big fuse under the hood in that box, however it runs a bunch of other
    stuff of which you are not having probs with. However there is also a 25a
    fuse (natural color) labeled specifically "Rear Window Defogger"

    Sorry to not have a specific/single answer - I'd suspect a fuse before a
    relay (my 2 cents)...
     
    Jonnie Santos, Aug 29, 2004
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  3. JJ

    JJ Guest

    I believe the problem is the fact that I cannot get to the function of the
    radio that lets me input the security code. I think if I could unlock the
    radio everything would be solved.
    When I hold in the two preset buttons, nothing happens.

    Jerry



    I only lost my sec code on my aftermarket radio when the battery was
    disconnected or replaced on my 97. I'm looking in Chilton's and these items
    pop up in a few places.

    There's a couple of relays in the cabin in that panel (passenger side). One
    labeled Chime Module controls "Chime, Rear Defogger Control, Seatbelt
    Telltale". The other labeled RR DEFOG controls "Rear Defogger". Pulling
    the cover should reveal a diagram on the lid - same should be true for any
    fuse/relay panel.

    In the same location should be a 5A fuse (tan color) labeled Chime that
    controls "Radio/Clock Memory, Chime Module, ..."

    And a big fuse under the hood in that box, however it runs a bunch of other
    stuff of which you are not having probs with. However there is also a 25a
    fuse (natural color) labeled specifically "Rear Window Defogger"

    Sorry to not have a specific/single answer - I'd suspect a fuse before a
    relay (my 2 cents)...
     
    JJ, Aug 30, 2004
    #3
  4. Sorry... not familiar with that oem radio - someone should have some input
    soon...
     
    Jonnie Santos, Aug 30, 2004
    #4
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