Sky digibox problem

lebowsky

Hello all,
I've still got a problem tuning in CH4 etc. When I try to access other channels, I get "please insert your card". I've previously posted about this and someone pointed out that maybe parental control maybe on. Its not possible to change this without a card so I did a bit of research and tried to default the box by selecting new installation on the install menu. Alas I get "installation failed please insert your card".
At the moment I don't have access to a card and don't really want to buy a new box.
So my question now is if there is a way to disable parental control or default the digibox without having a card so that I can at last access other channels?
Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks in advance

byte

Maybe get the loan of a viewing card from a friend to tune in C4, and then see how it goes without the card again?

wil

You will have to disable the parental control first.
The card issue will still crop up for Other Channels as soon as you remove the card if parental control is set.
It is a nuisance.
An expired Sky sub card should be sufficient to disable it so long as it is recognised by the receiver. You will need the pin, usually the last 4 numbers on the card.

Without access to a card, you could try leaving it unplugged or for a few days and see if it reverts to disabled. If your digibox is still showing the Irish epg, then this might work when it reverts to default UK epg.
If already UK, then may not work.

lebowsky

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