This feature typically locks the unit until the correct car radio code is entered.
The code is almost always specific to the make and model of the radio and to the exact unit.
Most automakers direct you to your local dealer.
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If you contact a local dealer, you usually speak with the service department.
Ask the service writer whether a technician can look up your car radio code.
The code may be emailed to you for your records.
In other cases, they may require proof of ownership to ensure that the head unit isn’t stolen.
Unlike vehicle OEMs, head unit manufacturers typically charge a lookup fee to find a car radio code.
Another option is to contact a car audio installer in your area.
Since they pay for the information, they typically charge a fee for this service.
