Eclipse HU ESN/Key cd problem

[y3kbuddy]

After having misplaced my 5504 manual, i found it and started reading it. Whats the deal w/ the key cd and the ESN feature?? I bought the car with the deck inside but hte previous owner didnt give me the original key cd. What should i do? also, the manual says that a security light is supposed to blink when the engine is turned off. I tried the steps in the manual but nothing happens. can anyone help. running a search i came across this thread but I am still confused. Thanks.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=91788&highlight=eclipse+key

 

[west2100]

Haha, I see my thread has been resurrected. If it hasn't been done before, then Eclipse can walk you through a decode process over the phone, and return the unit to factory condition. However, if this has already been done before, it will not work, as it is a one shot deal,(for reasons unknown to me). My advice, call Eclipse, and ask for their advice as well.

I now love my Eclipse, and wouldn't go with anything else, After sending it in they disabled the ESN, and it has worked perfectly thus far.

 

[y3kbuddy]

how did u get a hold of their number?

 

[west2100]

It was in the manual, on the unit itself, and on the box as well.

 

[y3kbuddy]

opps hehe, didnt look at the fine print on the back cover. thanks.

oh and what about the security indicator? does that option work on ur hu?

 

[bhults]

The security ESN LED on your unit will only work once a Key CD has been programmed to your unit---once you complete that procedure, you'll see the little ESN light blink every 2-3 seconds when the unit is powered off. That's how it worked for mine---check your manual, but the ESN light is directly related to the Key CD.