A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-digit code that is assigned to each individual vehicle. It acts as the vehicle’s fingerprint, as no two vehicles will have the same VIN. The VIN can be used to identify important information about your car such as its manufacturer, year of production, model and even where it was manufactured.
Your vehicle identification number (VIN) can be found on the driver’s side dashboard, near where the windshield meets the hood of your car. It can also be found on the compliance plate in the engine bay, on one of the door posts (where the door latches when it is closed or in a variety of documents related to your vehicle, including its registration and insurance policy.
If you still cannot locate your VIN, contact your local dealership for assistance. They should be able to help you locate the exact location of your VIN.
1. Turn the car ignition to ON.
2. Turn your 6000 CD unit ON.
3. Press and hold buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
4. The radio display will cycle different information for approximately 30 seconds.
5. The serial number is usually the last number displayed. You may wish to record the radio display with your phone camera to ensure you capture it.
6. The serial number begins with the letter V, followed by six digits. E.g. V193789.
7. Note: Sometimes the serial number will be appended to another number. For example, EFD3014V193789.
8. If a valid serial number is not displayed, see the following method.
Your serial number is also located on the sticker on the radio unit. You'll need to remove the unit to access the serial number.
Pro tip: It may be possible to retrieve the code without removing the stereo unit completely. You may be able to remove a panel above the stereo and look down upon the unit.
You retrieve the serial number for 2008 - 2012 6000 CD radios using the same method as described above for the 2004 - 2008 6000 CD radios.
1. Turn the car ignition to ON.
2. Turn your 6000 CD unit ON.
3. Press and hold buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
4. The radio display will cycle different information for approximately 30 seconds.
5. The serial number is usually the last number displayed. You may wish to record the radio display with your phone camera to ensure you capture it.
6. The serial number begins with the letter V, followed by six digits. E.g. V193789.
Your serial number is also located on the sticker on the radio unit. You'll need to remove the unit to access the serial number.
The serial number of the RDS E-O-N Cassette & CD (1997 - 2003) radio starts with the letter M. E.g. M339124
Note: It may be possible to retrieve the code without removing the stereo unit completely. You may be able to remove a panel above the stereo and look down upon the unit.
1. Turn the car ignition to ON.
2. Turn your Sony CD3XX radio unit ON.
3. Press and hold buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
4. The radio display will cycle different information for approximately 30 seconds.
5. The serial number is usually the last number displayed. You may wish to record the radio display with your phone camera to ensure you capture it.
6. The serial number starts with the following letters SOCD. E.g. SOCDX7BV432871
7. The 6 numbers after the letter V is the serial number for your Sony CD3XX radio. E.g. SOCDX7BV432871 = V432871
Your serial number is also located on the sticker on the radio unit. You'll need to remove the unit to access the serial number.
Pro tip: It may be possible to retrieve the code without removing the stereo unit completely. You may be able to remove a panel above the stereo and look down upon the unit.
1. Turn the car ignition to ON.
2. Turn your 4500 RDS E-O-N radio unit ON.
3. When the radio displays CODE, press and hold buttons 2 and 6 simultaneously for at least 3 seconds. Note: unlike other Ford radio models, make sure you press 2 and 6 simultaneously, NOT 1 and 6.
4. The serial number will display on the screen with the format M452989
5. If the serial number starts with B, start again at step 1 and ensure you press 2 and 6.
Your serial number is also located on the sticker on the radio unit. You'll need to remove the unit to access the serial number.
Pro tip: It may be possible to retrieve the code without removing the stereo unit completely. You may be able to remove a panel above the stereo and look down upon the unit.
Your serial number is also located on the sticker on the radio unit. You'll need to remove the unit to access the serial number.
Pro tip: It may be possible to retrieve the code without removing the stereo unit completely. You may be able to remove a panel above the stereo and look down upon the unit.
All original Ford radios have the serial number on the label on the side or top of the unit. Serial numbers commonly start with V or M. E.g.
1. Once you have your serial number, enter this at the top of the page, select your car model, and then click "Get Unlock Code".
2. Enter your email address for us to send your unique unlock code.
3. Complete the payment process and save 90% compared to your local Ford dealer.
4. Your unlock code will sent to your email. If you can't find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder. Note, 99% of codes are sent within 10 minutes. However, it may take up to 2 hours for your code to be verified and sent.
1. Turn the car ignition to ON.
2. Turn your radio unit ON.
3. Your radio should display _ _ _ _ or similar.
4. Use the 1-4 preset buttons to input the 4 digit code you generated with unlockcarstereo.com.
5. Press preset button 1 to input the first digit of your unlock code. The number displayed in the first digit is equal to the number of times you press the preset 1 button. E.g. press once for the number 1, twice for the number 2, 3 times for the number 3 etc. Press 10 times for the number 0.
6. Repeat the previous step for buttons 2, 3 and 4 to enter the second, third and forth digit of your code.
7. E.g. if your code is 4301, you'll input it like so:
Preset Button 1 - Press 4 times to get 4
Preset Button 2 - Press 3 times to get 3
Preset Button 3 - Press 10 times to get 0
Preset Button 4 - Press once to get 1
8. Once you've input your code, press and hold the preset button 5 until you hear a beep to submit your code and unlock your Ford radio.
Note: For the Sony CD3XX and 6000 CD (2008 - 2012), preset the * button to submit your code and unlock your Ford radio.
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