Things You'll Need:
- Screwdriver
- Phone
- Paper and Pen
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Step 1
Remove the faceplate around your stereo. You can do this by slipping a flat object under the edge and prying up. We used a knife, but a flat head screwdriver works just as well. There will be clips holding it in place, so feel for them. You may need to move your faceplate up or down to slide out of position.
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Step 2
Find and remove any screws holding the stereo in place.
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Step 3
Slide out far enough to see the label on top of the stereo. You will need both of the numbers circled. Write them down.
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Step 4
Locate your VIN number at the base of the front window, driver side. If you can’t read your VIN off the window, you will have it on your proof of insurance and title as well. Write it down.
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Step 5
Locate your manufacture’s toll free Customer Service number and call them. I called Mitsubishi at 1-888-MITSU2009 to get my code and they were very helpful and easy to work with. Some other manufacture’s 800 numbers include:
Acura 1-800-382-2238, Audi 1-800-367-2837, BMW 1-800-831-1117, GMC 1-800-462-8782, Honda 1-800-999-1009, Isuzu 1-800-255-6727, Mazda 1-800-222-5500, Nissan 1-800-647-7263, Saab 1-800-582-7222, Saturn 1-800-553-6000, Toyota 1-800-311-4331, Volvo 1-800-458-1552.
If your manufacture was not in the preceding list, check http://autopedia.com/html/Mfg800.html for a more extensive list -
Step 6
Let them know you need your stereo code and have the vehicles VIN number as well as the numbers off the stereo. They will provide you with a code. If you are unsure how to input the code; be sure to ask for support at this time.
