Radio types
Car radios are built by specialised manufacturers. Each one has its own security system, serial number format and entry procedure. Below you’ll find an explanation per radio manufacturer.
Becker
Premium OEM for Mercedes-Benz. BE-code system. COMAND navigation. Now part of Harman.
Read more →Blaupunkt
OEM for Volkswagen, Opel, Ford and PSA. BP serial number. The most common radio manufacturer in Europe.
Read more →Bosch / Grundig
OEM for Volkswagen (RCD 300/310), Opel and Fiat. Grundig was taken over by Bosch.
Read more →Clarion
OEM for Nissan, Suzuki and Subaru. CL/PN serial number. Shows the serial number after three incorrect attempts.
Read more →Continental
OEM for Volkswagen (MIB platform), Renault (Update List) and Ford. Successor to Philips and VDO.
Read more →Delphi
OEM for Volkswagen (RCD 510), Opel and Fiat. Now Aptiv.
Read more →Philips / Continental
OEM for Renault, Peugeot and Citroën. PRE-code system. Now part of Continental.
Read more →Visteon
OEM for Ford (6000 CD, Sony variant). M-code and V-code systems.
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