How do you unlock a car radio without the code?
Turn on your radio and see if it displays CODE or LOC. If it does, turn off the radio. Press and hold down the audio power button together with the SEEK button for about 50-60 minutes. Then, it will turn on without entering the radio code.
What is anti-theft radio code?
Keep those numbers handy A car radio code is a short string of numbers associated with a security feature found in some head units. Its purpose is to prevent theft by rendering a stolen head unit useless when it’s disconnected from the battery. However, this feature also kicks in if your battery dies.
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.
Where is the anti theft code on a Honda Accord?
Many Honda models will have the radio code listed on a small white sticker inside the glovebox. The five or six digit code will be labeled “Anti-Theft Radio Code.” Enter this code through the preset radio buttons on your radio. You will hear a beep and then the radio will resume normal function.
How to decode Jeep anti theft radio code?
Once you get the new icon just hit two left mouse clicks on it to open the Jeep anti theft radio code decoder, Finally at the end once you will finish whit entering data process just click on the main decode button!
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.