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Car Radio Decoding
Car radios have used security or key codes since the late 80's / early 90's. This system was used as a theft deterrent because the systems are hard to get the code number from.
We have the equipment to retrieve the code numbers from 99% of factory fitted and aftermarket car audio systems including Satellite Navigation, CD Changers and even some of the latest VIN coded systems.
By reading the eprom (or chip as it is known) we can find the security code located inside and also reset any lock out timers.
We can also reset Ford units showing 'Lock 10' (not lock13)
We have been providing a service to the trade and retail since 2003.
Using our state of the art equipment we are able to retrieve the security codes from most makes and models of car audio whether fitted as standard or aftermarket units including Kenwood Sony and JVC.
We are able to read the chip that stores the code information, which guarantees your number will be correct.
Over the years we have decoded most makes of vehicles from the mundane, to Porsche, Bentley Ferrari and Jaguar.
The latest innovation in security coding is using the vehicles VIN number in both the ECU and Radio. We are now able to fix this problem in certain models.
Our decoding process revolves around the following:
- The radio is removed from the car, and is then stripped down to find the essential component required.
- We then remove the 'chip' using our SMD rework station, this is the same equipment we use on ECU's, not hit and miss soldering like other companies.
- We then solder the chip to our reading hardware, and read the contents.
- Once we have the contents we can locate the code number, either using our knowledge or other software.
- We then re-solder the chip back into the radio, install it in the vehicle and test, if we have not already bench tested it.
More complicated radios i.e. Chrysler, Sat Nav, Aftermarket and VIN coded units require additional time and cost, however we will always let you know a cost before any work is done.
