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Visteon radio code

Visteon radios in Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover and Fiat — instant codes from the M or V serial.

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Step 1

Which Visteon radio do you have?

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

Ford V-series (6000 CD) radio: where to find the serial

Ford V-series (6000 CD)

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6000 CD RDS E-O-N, 6006 CD, 4500 RDS E-O-N on later cars, Sony CD/MP3

Serial: Letter V + 6 digits · e.g. V123456
  1. Switch the radio on (ignition to position I or II).
  2. Hold presets 1 and 6 together for 2–3 seconds.
  3. Watch the display — the serial scrolls past, usually last. Note the letter and 6 digits.
  4. Nothing? Try the other pair once. Still nothing? It is on the label on the radio casing.
Ford M-series (Visteon) radio: where to find the serial

Ford M-series (Visteon)

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4000 RDS, 4500 RDS E-O-N, 5000 RDS, Sound 2000, 3000 Traffic, and the earliest 6000 CD units

Serial: Letter M + 6 digits · e.g. M123456
  1. Switch the radio on (ignition to position I or II).
  2. Hold presets 2 and 6 together for 2–3 seconds.
  3. Watch the display — the serial scrolls past, usually last. Note the letter and 6 digits.
  4. Nothing? Try the other pair once. Still nothing? It is on the label on the radio casing.
Fiat Stilo / Bravo (Visteon) radio: where to find the serial

Fiat Stilo / Bravo (Visteon)

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Visteon built units — the same family Ford used

Serial: 6 digits · e.g. 999999
  1. Remove the radio.
  2. Read the 6-digit serial on the casing label.

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Step 2

How to enter your Visteon radio code

Once you have your code, key it in like this.

  1. Press preset 1 until the first digit shows. Repeat with 2, 3 and 4 for the other digits.
  2. Press preset 5 to confirm (Land Rover: the right-hand seek arrow).
  3. Wrong code? The count goes up. Stop at LOCKED 10 and see our lockout guide.

Locked out? LOCKED 10 or LOCKED 13 — leave the radio and ignition on for 1 hour, or hold preset 6 for 10 seconds to earn 3 more tries (LOCKED 10 only).

What we cover

  • Ford, Jaguar and Land Rover units (M and V serials)
  • Fiat Stilo and Bravo units

Popular models

  • 4500 RDS E-O-N
  • 6000 CD
  • 6006 CDC
  • FL3
  • FL5

Years: 1995–2008. The serial decides — radios are often swapped between cars.

What we can’t do (yet)

  • Z and A serials

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Radio showing LOCKED, WAIT or SAFE?

Don’t keep guessing — each wrong try adds a delay. See how to clear it safely.

FAQ

Visteon radio code questions

Where is my Ford radio serial number?

Switch the radio on and hold presets 1 and 6 (2003–2008) or 2 and 6 (up to 2005) for a few seconds. The serial scrolls across the display — a letter M or V and 6 digits. It is also on the label on the radio casing.

My Ford radio says LOCKED 10. What now?

Leave the ignition and radio switched on for about an hour, or hold preset 6 for 10 seconds to earn 3 more attempts. Do not keep guessing — LOCKED 13 needs a dealer.

Can you do Ford serials starting Z or A?

Not yet. Z (2008–2017) and A (2018 on) serials use a different scheme. Our checker tells you straight away, before you pay.

Do I need to remove my Ford radio?

Almost never. M and V series units show the serial on screen when you hold two presets.

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