Unlock Your Car Radio Code: A Comprehensive Guide
Retrieve the activation code for your car radio or navigation system with ease. This guide supports numerous car brands and calculates codes instantly using only your radio's serial number.
Finding Your Serial Number:
The serial number is usually found on a label on the side of your radio unit. You may need to partially remove the unit to access it. Take a clear picture of the serial number, often located near the barcode.
Examples of Serial Numbers:
- V003261 - Ford V-series radio code
- M066558 - Ford M-series radio code
- VF1CB05CF25198337 - Renault radio code (by VIN)
- UU1BSDPJ558566907 - Dacia radio code (by VIN)
- A128 - Renault radio code
- BP051577068510 - Blaupunkt radio code
- BP011577068310 - Alfa Romeo radio code
- A2C03730700191103 - Fiat Continental radio code
- C7E3F0791A1521656 - Ford Travelpilot navigation
- BP011577068310 - Lancia radio code
- AKK030109 - Ford (Made in Brazil)
- VCOAKZ12110527 - Ford Figo radio code
- 2853805465 - Ford (Australia & India models)
- SKZ1Z2I8261923 - Skoda radio code
- VWZ7Z2W9393627 - Volkswagen radio code
- AUZ2Z3C1172249 - Audi radio code
- SEZ5Z2A13344023 - Seat radio code
- 38218289 - Nissan radio code
- TQ1AA1501A15382 - Chrysler radio code
- U2201L1290 - Honda radio code (new)
- 32011191 - Acura radio code (new)
- AL2910Y0690315 - Alpine radio code
- 15092056 - Mercedes-Benz radio code
- Y23012031 - Becker radio code
High Compatibility:
This code retrieval method works for a wide range of car brands, including:
- Ford
- Renault
- Dacia
- Alfa Romeo
- Lancia
- Fiat
- Volkswagen (VW)
- Nissan
- Audi
- Honda
- Acura
- Seat
- Chrysler
- Jeep
- Mercedes
- Volvo
And many popular radio models such as:
- Blaupunkt
- Becker
- Alpine
- 6000CD
- 6006CD
- SONY
- 4500RDSE-O-N
- 5000RDS
- 3000RDS
- Travelpilot
- RNS MDF
- Concert
- Gamma
- Symphony
- RNS300/RNS310/RNS500/RNS510
- MF2910
Entering Your Code:
- Repeatedly press the pre-determined button 1 until the first digit of your code appears on the screen.
- Repeat this process with buttons 2, 3, and 4 to enter the remaining digits.
- Confirm your entry using the appropriate button (5, , or > depending on your radio model). For example, Ford 6000CD uses 5, Sony uses , and most VW, Audi, Skoda, and Seat models use > (right arrow).
Troubleshooting SAFE/LOCKED/WAIT/ERROR Messages:
All radios have anti-theft measures. Excessive incorrect code attempts will lock your radio.
- Ford: If you see "WAIT," leave the radio powered on for 30 minutes. "LOCKED" or "LOCKED10" may require holding button 6 for ten seconds for more attempts. "LOCKED13" indicates a semi-permanent block requiring dealer assistance.
- VW/Volkswagen: Three incorrect attempts result in "SAFE" or "SAFE2." Leave the unit on for 60 minutes to retry.
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