How to Find Your Car Radio Serial Number - Complete Guide 2025

How to Find Your Car Radio Serial Number

To unlock your car radio and obtain the correct radio code, you first need to locate the radio serial number. This unique identifier is essential for generating the accurate unlock code for your vehicle's audio system.

Method 1: Check the Radio Label

The most common method is to remove the radio unit and check the label on its casing. Here's how:

• Use radio removal keys (specific to your car brand)
• Gently pull the radio unit forward
• Look for a label on the top or side of the radio
• The serial number usually starts with VWZ, AUZ, SKZ, or similar prefixes

Method 2: Vehicle Documentation

Check your vehicle's documentation:

• Owner's manual
• Service booklet
• Radio code card (usually in glove compartment)
• Original purchase documentation

Method 3: Using Diagnostic Tools

For some modern vehicles, you can retrieve the serial number using:

• Radio display menu (press and hold certain buttons)
• OBD diagnostic scanner
• Dealer diagnostic software

Brand-Specific Serial Number Locations

⚡ Volkswagen (INSTANT 5-Min Code)

VW radios typically have serial numbers starting with "VWZ". Found on the radio label or by pressing and holding preset buttons 1 and 6 together on some models. RCD 310, RCD 510, RNS 310 supported.

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⚡ Audi (INSTANT 5-Min Code)

Audi serial numbers usually start with "AUZ". Can be accessed through the MMI system on newer models or by removing the radio unit. Concert, Chorus, Symphony systems supported.

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⚡ Skoda (INSTANT 5-Min Code)

Skoda radios follow VAG group standards. Serial numbers starting with "SKZ" are found on radio labels or through the Bolero/Amundsen/Columbus system menu.

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⚡ SEAT (INSTANT 5-Min Code)

SEAT radios use similar VAG group serial formats. Check radio label or Media System settings for serial number.

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⚡ Nissan (INSTANT 5-Min Code)

Nissan radio serial numbers can be found on the radio label or by holding specific button combinations to access the service menu. Nissan Connect systems supported. You'll also need device number and date.

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⏰ Daewoo (Instant API Service)

Daewoo radio serials found on radio label or service menu. Matiz, Nexia, Nubira, Lacetti supported. API-powered instant processing delivers your code within 5 minutes.

💡 Daewoo codes: €12 with instant 5-minute delivery

⏰ Clarion (Instant API Service)

Clarion OEM and aftermarket radios. Serial found on radio label. API-powered instant processing with 5-minute delivery.

💡 Clarion codes: €12 with instant 5-minute delivery

⏰ Mercedes-Benz (5-60 Minutes Expert Service)

Mercedes Anti-Theft PIN Code & MAP Code/Data service. Audio 10, Audio 20, Audio 50, COMAND NTG systems. Expert processing delivers your code within 5-60 minutes.

💡 Mercedes codes: €25 with 5-60 minute expert delivery

Serial Number Format Examples

Next Steps

Once you have your radio serial number, you can use our professional radio code generator service to obtain your unlock code. Our service supports 8 major brands with varying delivery times:

• ⚡ 5-Minute INSTANT: VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Nissan
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