Where do I find the anti theft code on my car?
Find the anti-theft or unlock code. You will find that most vehicles have an owner’s manual with an anti-theft radio card. If it’s not in the owner’s manual, you might also find the code and serial number in the glove compartment. To unlock the code, you will need this card.
When do I need an anti theft code for my Radio?
All radios now require an anti-theft code no matter what year vehicle they are installed in. The anti-theft code is only needed when a radio is swapped from one vehicle to another. The radio keeps track of the VIN over the bus and when the VIN changes it will ask for the code.
How to get anti theft code after battery disconnect?
For the vehicles that are equiped with power net or NTG4 radios. If the Telematics Gateway Module (TGW) or the radio have been removed or replaced. A four digit security code is required in order for the radio to function: The key must be in the “RUN” position. Press the “ON/VOL” control button.
What happens if you enter an invalid anti theft code?
NOTE: If three consecutive attempts are made to enter an invalid anti-theft code the radio will enter a ‘WAIT’ state. While in this state the radio display will read ‘WAIT’. To exit the ‘WAIT’ state the radio must remain powered with the ignition in the run position for a continuous 30 minutes (the vehicle may be driven during this time).
Find the anti-theft or unlock code. You will find that most vehicles have an owner’s manual with an anti-theft radio card. If it’s not in the owner’s manual, you might also find the code and serial number in the glove compartment. To unlock the code, you will need this card.
All radios now require an anti-theft code no matter what year vehicle they are installed in. The anti-theft code is only needed when a radio is swapped from one vehicle to another. The radio keeps track of the VIN over the bus and when the VIN changes it will ask for the code.
NOTE: If three consecutive attempts are made to enter an invalid anti-theft code the radio will enter a ‘WAIT’ state. While in this state the radio display will read ‘WAIT’. To exit the ‘WAIT’ state the radio must remain powered with the ignition in the run position for a continuous 30 minutes (the vehicle may be driven during this time).
For the vehicles that are equiped with power net or NTG4 radios. If the Telematics Gateway Module (TGW) or the radio have been removed or replaced. A four digit security code is required in order for the radio to function: The key must be in the “RUN” position. Press the “ON/VOL” control button.