This guide helps you retrieve your car radio or navigation system's activation code. This generator works with many car brands and calculates the code instantly using only the serial number.
Finding Your Serial Number:
The serial number is on a label on your radio's side. You'll likely need to partially remove the audio unit to see it. Take a picture of the serial number, usually near a 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 code generator supports 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 works with 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 for buttons 2, 3, and 4.
- Confirm the code using the correct button (5, , or > depending on your radio model. For example, Ford 6000CD uses 5, Sony uses , and most VW, Audi, Skoda, and Seat use > (right arrow)).
Troubleshooting SAFE/LOCKED/WAIT/ERROR Messages:
All radios have anti-theft systems. Repeated incorrect code entries will result in a lockout.
- Ford: "WAIT" requires leaving the radio on for 30 minutes. "LOCKED" or "LOCKED10" requires holding button 6 for ten seconds (you get three more attempts). "LOCKED13" is 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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