Car Radio Security Code Service

History

Car radio security codes originated in the 1980s and gained prominence throughout the 1990s as a response to the growing incidence of car stereo theft. Initially, each radio unit was supplied with a unique code that owners were required to input to unlock the device and resume its operation.

As time progressed certain car radio systems being linked to the vehicle's identification number (VIN) or integrated directly into the car's onboard computer system. Nevertheless, these security protocols often gave challenges for car owners, especially when the radio code was misplaced or forgotten.

And I'm not only referring to factory car radios but aftermarket ones as well. Many manufacturers, such as Sony, Kenwood, Blaupunkt, and others, have implemented this too.

 

Code Service:

We decode all car radios, with 90% of them being decoded remotely. However, there are cases when radios need to be opened on our table, and some manual work needs to be done in order to obtain or remove the code. Oh, and yes, sometimes it's even possible to remove the code entirely, eliminating the need to input it again in the future.

For some radios, there are combinations of buttons to activate the code. We can't provide explanations here for all radios, but we will explain individually.

 

Also, if you don't know the radio code, first you have to find the car's manual in the glove box. Sometimes the previous owner or manufacturer writes down codes there. If you're not lucky, then remove the radio unit from the dashboard and look around the radio itself. You might be lucky and find the written code on the radio body.

 

If still no luck, then we come to help you :)

All we need from you are two pictures: one of the radio from the front and another of the manufacturer sticker on the unit itself. We will get back to you within 24 hours, most of the time in 1 hour, with the code 🙂

Trick:

If you've entered the wrong code several times into your radio and see "Wait" or "Blocked" on the screen, here's a trick to enable you to input the code again. Simply wait for 60 minutes with the radio on, or ignition on if needed. Not 50 or 59 minutes, but at least 60 minutes. The radio will then reset and allow you to input the code again ;)