Does any one know how to decode car radios?

Question

my friend got a cd player for his car so he gave me his old stereo, its needs a code for it to work but he doesnt know what it is, the serial code for the stereo is m141826 can anyone give me the code for decoding the stereo? thanks

Answer 1

The code is: 0536.

I assume it is a ford double din cd player.

Answer 2

Your code is 0536

Answer 3

0536 ( is correct ) if it is a ford stereo

you can download a free program of the internet for all ford radios

Answer 4

you'd need to call a car dealer/garage. they usually charge about £15 for this. if your friend has the manual for the stereo, it might be written in there, the previous owner may have put it there. good luck! x

Answer 5

What brand head unit do you have?  Is this a stock or aftermarket unit?   Your best bet would be to contact a local dealer (if its stock) or the manufactor (if its an aftermarket unit) and they will be able to supply you with the needed info to unlock the unit

Answer 6

this is a long shot, but try 0000,  thats usually a default code...if that doesnt work, i dont know what to tell u....go to a car audio shop or just get another stereo....a cheap one only cost like 75 dollars..a good one like 150

Answer 7

I have a site for your question.  I'm sure you'll find some relevant information here about your radio.  Copy and paste this in your browser:

www.electronicsknowhow.com

Answer 8

You need the proper electronic machine to find the radio code, but here is something you can try. Put in the last 4 numbers of the radio serial number.....It worked for me.

Answer 9

This is not something that you can even attempt to do yourself. When I had to have my radio decoded in my Audi I had to take it to an Audi garage and they wanted to charge me £48 and they could not do it for at least 3 weeks. I found a local car audio specialist and they did it straight away, but they have to used specialised equipment to do it. So, not a job to be attempted unless you have the right equipment.