Continental CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS Radio Code - Immediate Online Retrieval
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How the guarantee works.
Compatible Serial Number Formats
| Serial Prefix | Status |
|---|---|
TQN |
Supported |
TVPQN |
Supported |
A2C |
Supported |
A3C |
Supported |
If your serial starts with one of these, we can recover your code.
Getting your CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS code
The whole process needs one piece of information and a few minutes.
- 1 Check the unit's sticker On the factory sticker on the radio housing, beside the barcode. Most units have to come out of the dash - release keys cost a few dollars.
- 2 Put it in the form on the left Just the serial and your email. The format check runs before the payment step.
- 3 The code is delivered instantly The code is delivered instantly, day or night. Enter it on the radio and the anti-theft screen goes away.
Covered by a full refund if the code does not work on your unit.
The photo is a stand-in: your radio wears the same kind of label.
Example serial numbers
Real Chrysler serials, so you know what to look for:
TQN33227AGHF
(prefix: TQN)
TVPQN32427GRQA
(prefix: TVPQN)
A2C1453320420008333
(prefix: A2C)
A3C002546000020002320
(prefix: A3C)
Common prefixes: TQN, TVPQN, A2C, A3C
Confirm Your Radio Model
Before ordering a radio code it is important to confirm the exact model. Match the design, controls, display and features below with the unit in your dashboard.
Identifying details:
- Shipped for the North America market
- 637 NAFTA COMPASS printed on the factory label
- Serial number starting with TQN, TVPQN, A2C, A3C
This is probably your radio if:
- the chassis label carries the 637 NAFTA COMPASS sales code
- the printed serial opens with TQN, TVPQN, A2C, A3C
- the vehicle was built between 2017-2021
NAFTA Compass-specific build. If your vehicle is a Renegade or 500X, you have a different CAR MAKER VP2 variant. SiriusXM presence rules out the ECE 637 siblings.
What Is the CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS Radio?
Fitted as factory equipment in selected Chrysler models, the CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS handles audio playback and vehicle integration out of the box. Depending on the version, it can also add Bluetooth, touchscreen operation, CD/DVD playback, navigation or wider multimedia support.
Continental CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS is the North American Jeep Compass 637-series Uconnect head unit - touchscreen with SiriusXM and Compass-specific firmware tuning. Carries Chrysler P-series part numbers (P68293042AA and similar).
Production of the CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS ran across 2017-2021, mainly in Chrysler models built around the Continental multimedia platform, so plenty of these units are still on the road.
Typical features include:
AM/FM radio
SiriusXM satellite radio*
Bluetooth for hands-free calls and music streaming
Media playback over USB
Steering wheel control support
Anti-theft security code
*Availability varies with the vehicle configuration.
The CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS carries the same anti-theft protection as most factory units. Once power is cut - a flat battery, a battery swap, or the radio being removed - it will ask for the original code before it comes back to life.
For the manufacturer's own documentation of this platform, see Continental Automotive.
Step One: The Serial Number
Every CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS has a unique serial number, and the unlock code is worked out from it. You will find that number on the unit's own label - it is not in the service book and not on the dashboard.
On the CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS: White label on top of the chassis. Pull the radio - dash bezel releases with two clips and four 7mm bolts.
Three steps to the serial number:
- Ease the radio out of the dash - most units need a pair of release keys, which cost a few dollars online.
- Find the white label on the housing and read the serial off it - it sits beside the barcode.
- Enter it character for character - no spaces, no dashes.
Serial number location on this unit
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Continental |
| Radio Family | VP2 |
| Variant | 637 NAFTA COMPASS |
| Market | North America |
| Vehicle Brand | Jeep |
| Production Years | 2017-2021 |
| Serial Prefixes | TQN, TVPQN, A2C, A3C |
Equipment on the CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS varies with the car it came in: navigation, Bluetooth, USB and media playback depend on trim, market and model year.
Typical Ways a CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS Gets Locked
A locked CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS is almost always the result of one of four everyday situations, none of which mean anything is broken.
A used car with a locked radio
Second and third owners almost never get the code card. The radio itself still carries everything needed - its serial number.
A unit from a donor car
A radio from a scrapyard or an online sale comes with its own serial, so it needs its own code - use the serial on the newly installed unit.
Back from the mechanic, radio locked
Mechanics routinely disconnect the battery before electrical work. The car comes back fixed and the radio comes back locked - normal, not a fault.
The battery was replaced
The most common trigger by far: the moment the battery is swapped, the radio forgets it was ever unlocked and asks for its code on the next start.
All four roads lead to the same fix - read the serial off the unit, enter it above, and the original code comes back instantly.
Cars Equipped with the CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS
| Vehicle Model | Typical Production Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Compass MP (NAFTA - USA, Canada, Mexico) | 2017-2021 |
Some vehicle models were available with several different factory radio depending on trim level, production year or regional market. Always confirm your radio model before ordering a code.
Compatible OEM Part Numbers 4
Every reference below is covered by this service. Find yours on the factory sticker of the radio to confirm you are on the right page.
P68293042AA
P6FK52LXFAA
P68293044AA
P6FK55LXFAA
You will find the part number on the factory sticker of the unit, normally alongside the serial. A match in this list confirms you are on the right page for the CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS.
Once the code arrives
It takes less than a minute once you have the four digits.
- Turn the ignition on so the radio powers up and shows the locked screen.
- A keypad for the code fills the middle of the screen.
- Tap the four digits of your code in order.
- There is no separate OK button - the radio checks the code on the last tap.
- A correct code clears the lock screen and the audio comes straight back.
Common problems
The unit will not take more codes
Wrong codes put the unit into a lockout, and the only fix is to leave it powered and wait. 30-minute WAIT after three wrong codes. Keep ignition in RUN or ACC while the timer runs down.
The serial is hiding from you
Nothing on the car's menus shows it - the number lives on the radio's own label. White label on top of the chassis. Pull the radio - dash bezel releases with two clips and four 7mm bolts.
It is asking for the code a second time
By design, every loss of power resets the anti-theft lock. Loss of 12V power - battery service, dead battery, or radio removal.
Making sure it is the right unit
The differences are easy to miss, so check this before ordering. NAFTA Compass-specific build. If your vehicle is a Renegade or 500X, you have a different CAR MAKER VP2 variant. SiriusXM presence rules out the ECE 637 siblings.
Write the code down - the same four digits work for the life of the unit.
What Owners Usually Ask
From Drivers Who Unlocked Their Radio
A few of the most recent reviews left after an unlock - the full list is on the reviews page.
"I am very glad I found this website. The code I received was the correct code. I am so happy that my radio works. I have a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. I replaced the radio with a used one. Sad I needed a code to fix it after replacing it."
Worked great! I ordered the code at 8pm est and received the code at 2am est put the code it this morning and radio is working great!
Kayla Turner TN - Chrysler
Nice the code worked great now I can use my radio thanks for your help
John flores - Chrysler
What You Get
Your original code arrives the moment you pay, with an email copy for safe keeping.
Does not work? Every cent back - no questions beyond a short video.
Runs around the clock, so a locked radio never waits for opening hours.
The code never expires - keep it and future battery changes cost nothing.
Similar Radio Models
The models below share the same family and are frequently mistaken for the CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS. Not your radio? Open one of these.
Each Continental radio range we cover, not just the CAR MAKER 637 NAFTA COMPASS, is on the Continental radio codes page.