How can I get the radio code?

**UKRAMAIR** · 10-27-2009, 01:22 AM

Hi,

I'm breaking my dd (an old Vauxhall), and a friend kindly put in a aftermarket hu for me, a Kenwood KDC-3090R.
Unfortunately this was 8 years ago, and my friend has since moved away.

I have no record of the radio's code, how can I retrieve the security code? Is it easier to get before I disconect the battery?

p.s. I have had the hu out (still wired in), in the hope the code might be on the back, but no cigar.......

Thanks for the help,

**Thrilla** · 10-27-2009, 02:55 AM

The radio access code should have been written in the owner's manual. If the code is there, call your local dealership, and talk to parts/service, and they'll get you the radio code from GM.

**UKRAMAIR** · 10-27-2009, 09:40 AM

Hi Thrilla,

Thanks for the advise.
This is an aftermarket hu, so the dealer won't be able to get it....

**35th-ANV-SS** · 10-27-2009, 09:42 AM

Have you tried to contact Kenwood?

**UKRAMAIR** · 10-27-2009, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the advise, I'll give them a call.
I have just herd that many aftermarket hu don't have a code, so I might not need one anyway!
I'll call kenwood anyway.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 10-27-2009, 10:06 AM

yeah I would start there. Can't hurt any, that's for sure.

I have had a few Kenwood Excelon units, and don't ever recall any of them having the security code feature.