Unlock Your Car Radio Code: A Comprehensive Guide
Retrieve the activation code for your car radio or navigation system with ease. This guide is compatible with numerous car brands and calculates the code instantly, requiring only your radio's serial number.
Finding the Serial Number:
The serial number is located on a label on your radio's side. You'll likely need to partially remove the audio unit to access it. Take a clear picture of the serial number, often found near the barcode.
Serial Number Examples:
- 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 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, and Volvo. It also supports popular radio models like Blaupunkt, Becker, Alpine, 6000CD, 6006CD, SONY, 4500RDSE-O-N, 5000RDS, 3000RDS, Travelpilot, RNS MDF, Concert, Gamma, Symphony, RNS300/RNS310/RNS500/RNS510, and MF2910.
Entering Your Code:
- Repeatedly press the pre-determined button 1 until the first digit of the code appears on the screen.
- Repeat this process with buttons 2, 3, and 4 to enter the remaining digits.
- Confirm the code 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 protection. To prevent brute-force attempts, many will block after three incorrect entries.
- Ford: If you see "WAIT," leave the radio on for 30 minutes. "LOCKED" or "LOCKED10" requires holding button 6 for ten seconds (you may get three more attempts). "LOCKED13" indicates a semi-permanent block requiring dealer intervention.
- VW (Volkswagen): Three incorrect attempts result in "SAFE" or "SAFE2." Leave the unit on for 60 minutes to retry.
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