Which car radio do I have?

35 car radio types, 28 of which we can unlock right now. Match yours by what the display says when it’s locked and what the serial looks like, then see where the serial is and how the code goes in.

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    What does the display say?

    A locked radio shows CODE, SAFE, 0000 or a code screen. That narrows it down.

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    What does the serial look like?

    M123456, VWZ… or A123 each point to one radio type. Each page shows how to bring it up or where the label is.

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    Still not sure?

    Type the serial into the free check. It works out the radio type for you.

Ford

Locked display CODE ---- Serial M123456 Ford M-series (Visteon) Serial: Hold 2 + 6 InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial V123456 Ford V-series (6000 CD) Serial: Hold 1 + 6 InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial Z123456 Ford Z / A serials (2008 on) Serial: Hold 1 + 6 Not availableGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial 123456 Older Ford (3-number code) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial FO667SL0457930 Ford Philips (early 1990s) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial 1234567 Ford TravelPilot Serial: On the label on the radio Not availableGuide

Vauxhall and Opel

Locked display CODE ---- Serial GM0205Y9019162 Vauxhall CDR500 / CDR2005 Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

VW, Audi, SEAT, Škoda

Locked display SAFE Serial VWZ1Z2S4292662 VW group (Beta, Gamma, RCD, Concert…) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

Renault and Dacia

Locked display 0000 Serial A123 Renault precode Serial: Hold 1 + 6 InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial RN279FY1234567 Renault Philips (1989–1997) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

Fiat

Locked display CODE ---- Serial 8573 Fiat Daiichi / 199 CD Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial 999999 Fiat Stilo / Bravo (Visteon) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial FIF001P8000678 Fiat Philips Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

Peugeot and Citroën

Locked display CODE ---- Serial PHAPEFW9022278 Peugeot / Citroën Philips 22RC465 Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

Nissan

Locked display 0000 Nissan’s own radios Serial: On the label on the radio Not availableGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial D4CDDC568498 Nissan glove box code Serial: On the label on the radio Not availableGuide

Honda

Locked display CODE Serial U2154 L2135 Honda Serial: Hold 1 + 6 By emailGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial HO681AA9170550 Honda Philips (early 1990s) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

Toyota and Lexus

Locked display CODE ---- Serial 10211376AB8E0D25 Toyota / Lexus ERC Serial: Hold 1 + 6 InstantGuide

Jaguar

Locked display CODE Serial 12345 Jaguar Alpine Serial: Hold PTY + EJECT Not availableGuide

Volvo

Locked display CODE ---- Serial VO652FA9008799 Volvo VC-series (Philips) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

Rover, MG and Mini

Locked display CODE ---- Serial AR570WX8146086 Rover / MG / Mini Philips Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

Subaru

Locked display CODE ---- Serial SU685AX9012989 Subaru Philips (early 1990s) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

Daewoo

Locked display CODE ---- Serial 12345678 Daewoo AKF-5073 Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge

Locked display CODE ---- Serial 1234 Chrysler / Jeep / Dodge Panasonic TM9 Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial E3NE Chrysler / Dodge VP Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial 10004 Chrysler / Jeep / Dodge button code Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial TQ1AA1500E2884 Jeep Cherokee Serial: On the label on the radio Not availableGuide

Radio makers

Locked display CODE ---- Serial BP3782R3701682 Blaupunkt / Bosch Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial PH123AB1234567 Philips own-brand Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial GR1043V0100001 Grundig Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial 0007 Becker (4-number serial) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial 4471 Clarion (barcode) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial 7D4046 Eclipse ESN Serial: On the label on the radio Not availableGuide Locked display CODE ---- Serial NI667SM0474796 Philips (other) Serial: On the label on the radio InstantGuide

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