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Philips radio code

Millions of issued Philips codes — own-brand and factory-fit units for Rover, Vauxhall, Renault, Volvo, Ford and more.

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Which Philips radio do you have?

Find the serial for your radio below. The serial tells us exactly which unit it is.

Philips own-brand radio: where to find the serial

Philips own-brand

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Philips 22DC, 22RC, 90DC and 90RC series, serials starting PH

Serial: 14 characters starting PH · e.g. PH123AB1234567
  1. Not shown on screen — remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting PH from the label.
  3. Starts PHAP or PHAC? Use the Peugeot / Citroën panel.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Rover / MG / Mini Philips radio: where to find the serial

Rover / MG / Mini Philips

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Philips R570 (22DC570/60), R670 (22DC670/60E), R681 (22DC681/60L), and the 22DC349, 594, 652, 710, 711, 741 and 745 chassis

Serial: 14 characters starting AR or RG · e.g. AR570WX8146086
  1. Remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting AR or RG from the label or case.
  3. The Security Information card also shows it.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Vauxhall CDR500 / CDR2005 radio: where to find the serial

Vauxhall CDR500 / CDR2005

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CDR500 and CDR500E built by Delco; CDR2005 and CDR2005E branded Siemens VDO

Serial: 14 characters starting GM · e.g. GM0205Y9019162
  1. The serial is not shown on screen.
  2. Remove the radio with release keys (some need security bolts out first).
  3. Copy the 14-character serial starting GM from the label.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Renault Philips (1989–1997) radio: where to find the serial

Renault Philips (1989–1997)

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Philips 22DC-series built for Renault, serials starting RN

Serial: 14 characters starting RN · e.g. RN279FY1234567
  1. Not shown on screen — remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting RN from the label (not the handbook).
  3. Presets 1 and 6 show a code like A123? Use the Renault precode panel.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Volvo VC-series (Philips) radio: where to find the serial

Volvo VC-series (Philips)

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VC-601 (22DC652/77), VC-602 (22DC511/77), VC-608 (22DC670/77), VC-708 (22DC680/77), VC-802 (22DC711/77)

Serial: 14 characters starting VO · e.g. VO652FA9008799
  1. Remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting VO from the label.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Ford Philips (early 1990s) radio: where to find the serial

Ford Philips (early 1990s)

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Philips 22DC600/70, 22DC666/70Z and 22DC667/70R

Serial: 14 characters starting FO · e.g. FO667SL0457930
  1. Not shown on screen — remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting FO from the label or case.
  3. Radio shows M or V + 6 digits when you hold two presets? Use the M or V panel instead.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Peugeot / Citroën Philips 22RC465 radio: where to find the serial

Peugeot / Citroën Philips 22RC465

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Philips 22RC465/65, PSA part number 14 800 360 80

Serial: 14 characters starting PHAP · e.g. PHAPEFW9022278
  1. Not shown on screen — remove the radio with keys or rods.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting PHAP from the label or case.
  3. RD3 unit? That is not Philips — use the main panel.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Honda Philips (early 1990s) radio: where to find the serial

Honda Philips (early 1990s)

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Philips 22DC681/02, 22DC680/90 and related chassis

Serial: 14 characters starting HO · e.g. HO681AA9170550
  1. Not shown on screen — remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting HO from the label or case.
  3. U/L pair, S/N or 8-digit serial? Use the main Honda panel.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Subaru Philips (early 1990s) radio: where to find the serial

Subaru Philips (early 1990s)

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Philips 22DC685/92

Serial: 14 characters starting SU · e.g. SU685AX9012989
  1. Not shown on screen — remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting SU from the label or case.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Fiat Philips radio: where to find the serial

Fiat Philips

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Philips 22DC710/64S and related Fiat-group chassis

Serial: 14 characters starting FIF · e.g. FIF001P8000678
  1. Not shown on screen — remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting FIF from the label or case.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.
Philips (other) radio: where to find the serial

Philips (other)

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Precodes NI667S, NI699F, MI610S, PE670F and PE680F

Serial: 14 characters · e.g. NI667SM0474796
  1. Not shown on screen — remove the radio.
  2. Copy the full 14-character serial from the label or case.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.

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What we cover

  • Own-brand Philips (PH…)
  • Rover (AR/RG), Vauxhall (GM), Renault (RN), Volvo (VO), Ford (FO), Peugeot (PHAP), Honda (HO), Subaru (SU), Fiat (FIF)

Popular models

  • 22DC
  • 22RC
  • 90DC and 90RC series

Years: 1985–2005. The serial decides — radios are often swapped between cars.

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FAQ

Philips radio code questions

Where is the serial on these older radios?

These units cannot show it on screen. Remove the radio and copy the 14-character serial from the label or the metal case. The original security card also shows it.

Why do you look the code up?

These codes were issued by the manufacturer, not calculated. We hold millions of them and check yours before you pay.

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