Search Archive

Security Code

By hypedave · Oct 02, 2008in General💬 5 posts👁️ 1,127 views
Posted Oct 02, 2008 · 17:09 UTC#1

Does the AVIC-F90BT not have a security locking code? I've been playing with this unit since I had it installed last Saturday. It seems that this unit should have a Anti-Theft Type feature for the price we payed.

Posted Oct 02, 2008 · 17:54 UTC#2

you'd think, but then again I think security codes are pretty useless. Your average smash'n'grab thief ain't gonna know whether there's a security code or not and ain't gonna care. By the time they figured out the unit is bricked the damage to your car has already been done and your nav unit is gone. Plus, there are workarounds to codes (remember the old stereo in the freezer trick?)

 

Best solution is one that only JVC seems to have adopted... removeable faceplate. No idea why other manufacturers don't offer this option even on high-end models.

Posted Oct 02, 2008 · 18:00 UTC#3

A security code is in no way an anti-theft feature... it just means that the guy who stole your radio won't get any money for it. Unless he finds an idiot to buy it who doesn't know any better.

Posted Oct 02, 2008 · 21:37 UTC#4
Does the AVIC-F90BT not have a security locking code? I've been playing with this unit since I had it installed last Saturday. It seems that this unit should have a Anti-Theft Type feature for the price we payed.

 

Read the manual... it's in there. They just hid it... I think it's near page 154 or something... (off the top of my head)

Posted Oct 03, 2008 · 02:41 UTC#5

Wow, the password is there thanks! I guess it would help if I read the entire manual. Well I hope to have my own review posted with pics with in the next few days.