What is an anti theft code?
What is an anti theft code?
Located on multiple areas of a vehicle, Theft Code decals help prevent theft by warning professional thieves that the vehicle is equipped with an identification system.
How do I clear the anti theft code?
As Cool_V_300C noted, as long as your original radio is the one installed, the Anti-Theft code will clear itself in time. Turn the car off, making sure that you give it enough time to really turn off by opening a door and waiting for the blue light around the USB port in the center console to turn off, then turn it back on.
How to get anti theft code after battery disconnect?
For the vehicles that are equiped with power net or NTG4 radios. If the Telematics Gateway Module (TGW) or the radio have been removed or replaced. A four digit security code is required in order for the radio to function: The key must be in the “RUN” position. Press the “ON/VOL” control button.
What happens if you enter an invalid anti theft code?
NOTE: If three consecutive attempts are made to enter an invalid anti-theft code the radio will enter a ‘WAIT’ state. While in this state the radio display will read ‘WAIT’. To exit the ‘WAIT’ state the radio must remain powered with the ignition in the run position for a continuous 30 minutes (the vehicle may be driven during this time).
Do you need an anti theft code on your car?
It should recover itself once you start the car. Starting in the 2012 model year, RHR, RHB, RES, RHA, REB, RE2, RB5, RB6, RE6 radios in the US all require a Radio Anti-Theft Code to operate. There have been a few cases on 2011 vehicles, JC, LD, LX models.
When did Chrysler start the anti theft system?
Chrysler anti-theft systems have gone through a few iterations. Starting in 1989, Chrysler started installing them on the C, G, and J body styles. The engine controllers in that era were referred to as SMEC (single module engine controller).
As Cool_V_300C noted, as long as your original radio is the one installed, the Anti-Theft code will clear itself in time. Turn the car off, making sure that you give it enough time to really turn off by opening a door and waiting for the blue light around the USB port in the center console to turn off, then turn it back on.
Where can I find the Chrysler radio code?
Finding the unlock Chrysler radio code for any auto radio device has never been easier. If you want to do the right decision you don’t have to call for help. You can do this on your own, you can run the show.
When do I need an anti theft code for my Radio?
All radios now require an anti-theft code no matter what year vehicle they are installed in. The anti-theft code is only needed when a radio is swapped from one vehicle to another. The radio keeps track of the VIN over the bus and when the VIN changes it will ask for the code.
