How do I get the radio code for my Porsche?

Porsche Radio Codes You can unlock the radio in your Porsche from the eight digit serial number and six digit model beginning with BE. You will find the serial number printed on a label or engraved into the casing of the radio. All Porsche Radio Codes display on your screen instantly from 9 am to 9 pm.

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How do I get a radio unlock code?

How to Find the Radio Code to Unlock a Car Stereo

Check Your Owner’s Manual. The best place to locate a radio code is in the owner’s manual of your car.
Visit the Manufacturer’s Website.
Visit your Local Dealership.
Contact a Local Automotive Audio Installation Center.

Where is the radio code on a owners manual?

Find your owner’s manual and look for the Anti-Theft Radio Identification Card. In the lower right corner, you will see two groups of numbers. The top group (which should be shorter and in bold) is your code.

How do I reset my car radio without the code?

Method 1

Turn on the ignition.
Turn your radio on and check if it shows ‘CODE’. If it shows that, turn the radio off.
Then while the thing is off, press down and hold the power button for 40-50 minutes.
Once you hold your power button for that long, the car radio system will bypass the code and start working.

Can I get radio code from VIN number?

If the manufacturer that built your vehicle offers online code lookup, you typically enter your VIN, the serial number of the radio, and contact information, including phone number and email. The code may be emailed to you for your records.

What are the radio ten codes?

Walkie Talkie “10 Codes”

10-1 = Receiving poorly.
10-2 = Receiving well.
10-3 = Stop transmitting.
10-4 = Message received.
10-5 = Relay message to ___
10-6 = Busy, please stand by.
10-7 = Out of service, leaving the air.
10-8 = In service, subject to call.

How do I reset my car radio after I change the battery?

To do this, You have to turn your ignition to the ON position. 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.

Why does my car radio not work after changing battery?

In some cases, it may be the fuse located inside the radio, while in others it may be the fuse in the car’s fuse box. In other cases, you may find that a fusible link has blown, or that a wire somewhere has melted.

Why is my radio asking for a code?

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.