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If you contact a local dealer, you usually speak with the service department. Ask the service writer whether a technician can look up your car radio code. There is a chance that you can obtain the code over the phone, but you may need to make an appointment to visit the dealership.
You also have the option to take your car to the dealer, where the service department will figure out the serial number of the radio and input the code for you. If the manufacturer that built your vehicle offers online code lookup, you typically enter your VIN, the serial number of the radio, and contact information, including phone number and email.
The code may be emailed to you for your records. In addition to local dealers and OEM online code request services, you may be able to obtain your car radio code from the company that built the head unit.
Some examples of head unit manufacturers that can provide car radio codes are listed in this table:. Every head manufacturer has its own policy regarding car radio codes. In some cases, they can help with any "personal" codes that a previous owner may have set, but they direct you to the vehicle OEM for a factory code.
In other cases, they may require proof of ownership to ensure that the head unit isn't stolen. Unlike vehicle OEMs, head unit manufacturers typically charge a lookup fee to find a car radio code. If the manufacturer of your vehicle doesn't have an online code request service and you prefer using an online resource to contact a local dealer, there are free and paid databases that may be helpful.
Another option is to contact a car audio installer in your area. Because they deal with this type of situation all the time, some car audio installers pay for access to car radio code databases. Since they pay for the information, they typically charge a fee for this service.
Exercise caution when using any site that promises free access to car radio codes, especially if the site asks for your credit card details. There are legitimate sites that offer this type of service, but there's a chance of contracting malware from a malicious site or falling prey to a scammer.
If you have an aftermarket radio, you may find the methods above impossible, and in this case, you need to find the code you got when you purchased the radio. If it was not you that bought the car stereo or if you lost the documents you can give it a chance to call the manufacturers of the radio. Here are the phone numbers of the most known aftermarket car stereo manufacturers. Ask any car question in our new community! Magnus is the owner and main author of MechanicBase.
He has been working as a mechanic for over 10 years, and the majority of them specialized in advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting. Certified Automotive Diagnostic Technician. Contents show. How to find the radio code 1. Visit or Call your Local Dealer. Press the button to scroll through the available numbers. When you reach the correct number press the button once and hold it down for a few seconds.
The number will appear on the display and you can now repeat the process to input the second number, third number etc. If you entered the code correctly the car stereo will unlock and instantly become functional. Depending on your car manufacturer, if you enter the code incorrectly you will not be able to re-enter it again from 1 to 24 hours. Call your car manufacturer directly. Your car manufacturer's phone number is in your owner's manual.
Ask to be connected to the support department. Tell them you need to reactivate you car stereo and you will be asked for proof of ownership.
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