How to Unlock a FIC Radio Code?
Instant radio code retrieval for supported FIC units ⚡
FIC Vehicle Brands Supported:
Ford
12 radio models available
Quick Answers
Radio code is delivered immediately after payment on-screen and via email. Assistance is available anytime, including nights and weekends. Manual requests are usually completed within 1 hour and never longer than 24 hours.
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Enter the radio serial number and your email and the system will generate the code.
How can I find the code for my FIC radio?
If you have not lost the FIC code yet, check these places first - many vehicles ship with the code written down somewhere in the car.
- Glovebox - Many manufacturers ship a small sticker labelled "Anti-theft unlock code" inside the glovebox door or top panel.
- Owner's manual - Often handwritten on the inside cover or stapled to the page covering the radio.
- Code card - A small slip of paper inside the original purchase pack - sometimes inside the radio sleeve itself.
- Service records - Dealers sometimes write the FIC radio code into the maintenance log after a battery service.
- Old paperwork - Previous owners often leave the code in the document folder, especially on second-hand cars.
- Dealer paperwork - The original window-sticker pack or sales folder sometimes lists the radio code.
No luck? The next section shows how to retrieve a lost FIC code without leaving the house.
About FIC Radios
FIC (First International Computer) is a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer best known for motherboards and embedded systems - and a specialist supplier of Ford head units for the Brazilian and Indian markets. FIC built the Ford Figo, EcoSport and selected Fiesta variants from 2010-2018 with a distinctive "FJL" or "FCL" serial prefix on the chassis label. The FIC platform is closely related to the Visteon Brazil production line but uses different boards and firmware.
FIC radios have been installed in millions of vehicles worldwide.
The same radio family may be used across several vehicle brands, model generations, and regional markets.
One of the easiest ways to recognize a FIC radio is through its serial number structure and prefix pattern.
Most serial numbers contain a mix of letters and digits and may vary in length depending on the radio generation.
Depending on the radio family, the serial number may be accessible through a button combination or service screen.
However, many units still require checking the identification label attached to the radio chassis.
To ensure an accurate radio code lookup, always enter the complete serial number exactly as shown.
Two visually similar radios can use completely different code databases depending on the serial format.
Supported FIC models
Ford Figo FIC
FJL-prefix - Brazil and India production 2010-2018
Ford EcoSport FIC
FJL-prefix - Brazil EcoSport factory radio
Ford Fiesta Brazil
FCL-prefix - Brazilian Fiesta variants
Ford Ka Brazil
FCL-prefix - Brazilian Ka factory radio
How to Enter the Anti-Theft Code
Once your radio code is generated, entering it only takes a few steps.
Locked radios typically display messages such as "CODE," "ENTER CODE," "SAFE," or a series of flashing digits.
How to Type the Security PIN:
Depending on your specific FIC unit interface, use the preset buttons, touchscreen keypad, or numbered controls to select the correct numbers one by one:
- Standard button entry method (No direct number keys): If your unlock code contains numbers like 8 or 0, you use presets 1 to 4 to dial them in. Press button 1 multiple times to change the first character, button 2 for the second character, button 3 for the third, and button 4 for the fourth.
- Direct keypad entry method: Type the security numbers exactly as they appear in your delivery email using the integrated dashboard keypad.
⚠️ Avoid Repeated Wrong Entry Attempts:
Some systems lock out input options for 30 to 60 minutes, during which the vehicle ignition and radio power must remain continuously switched ON to let the timer count down.
Need help with the specific input method for your model family? Our guides explain the layout steps across different generations.
How to Retrieve a Lost FIC Radio Code
If your anti-theft code is lost, you have a few options.
Main Dealer Option (Slow & Restricted)
The slower way to retrieve it is by contacting an authorized car dealership or vehicle manufacturer service center.
However, because they lookup codes based on the vehicle, they typically require your VIN, official proof of ownership, and car registration documents, along with a registration certificate.
The process is usually inconvenient. Some charge an expensive diagnostic fee, while others offer it for free - but it can take hours, days, or require a physical appointment.
Find Radio Code - Quick, Reliable and Low-Cost
We offer a much quicker alternative that completely skips the car dealership hassle.
All you need is your radio's unique serial number, which can be found directly on the stereo unit housing, retrieved from the digital display, or located on the factory sticker.
There's no personal ownership data required, and delivery is instant and automated.
We support most FIC radios and models, including OEM factory installations and standalone aftermarket decks.
Find Radio Code handles everything automatically, and we offer a 100% refund if it doesn't work.
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FIC Serial Number Examples
The serial format depends on the radio family and production year.
Below are some common examples found on FIC radios:
- The first characters often identify the radio platform or production series
- Serial formats vary, but they are typically alphanumeric
- Some radios display the serial directly on-screen
- Classic units often require radio removal to access the serial sticker
FIC prefix patterns
FJL- FIC Ford Figo / EcoSport - Brazil and India productionFCL- FIC Ford Fiesta / Ka - alternative Brazil batchVC0- FIC Ford Visteon shared production (Brazil)
Real FIC serial examples
FJL043406FCL019287VC0AKR15445396
FIC serials vary by production line: 9 characters for FJL / FCL Brazil units, up to 14 characters for VC0 Visteon-shared production. Submit the full string including the prefix.
Serial structure can change across regions, production years, and hardware generations. Always enter the full serial exactly as shown on the label or display.
How to Find the Serial Number on Your FIC Radio
By Removing the Radio Unit (Most Common Method)
In the majority of cases, the serial number is printed on a physical label attached to the back or side of the radio unit casing.
To access it, you'll usually need to extract the head unit using removal tools. Depending on the vehicle and radio model, this may require plastic trim tools:
- Most units have a manufacturer identification sticker on the metal shell
- The serial typically contains a combination of letters and numbers
- The lookup system accepts the exact serial string, not the hardware type reference
FIC Ford Figo - FJL043406 chassis label (Brazil / India)
On the Radio Screen (Display Method)
Some digital infotainment systems and specific factory units allow the serial number to be displayed directly on-screen using a hidden service menu or a specific button combination.
FIC-specific: FIC Ford Figo / EcoSport units do not have an on-screen service menu - the serial is only visible on the chassis label after physically removing the radio from the dashboard. The label often shows both the chassis serial and a separate Ford part number; submit the chassis serial.
- Try holding buttons 1 + 6 while switching the radio on
- A diagnostic screen can reveal the S/N
- The display method depends on the radio model
This feature is only available on selected digital and factory-integrated models. If nothing appears after trying the button combinations, you'll need to physically remove the radio and check the metal casing label manually.
Common Car Brands That Use FIC Radio
FIC ships exclusively to Ford for the Brazilian and Indian markets. The platform covers Ford Figo, EcoSport, Fiesta (Brazil) and Ka (Brazil) factory radios from 2010-2018. FIC units share many design elements with the Visteon Brazil production line - the FJL prefix is the clearest marker that it is a FIC-built radio.
This radio family is used by several car brands.
Common car brands that may use FIC radios include:
| Car brand | Radio model coverage | Open |
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12 radio models indexed | Supported |
The same car brand may use different radio manufacturers across different years and trim levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the system rejects your code, please double-check that you are reading the correct identification line on the label.
To fix this, check the following common issues:
- Confusing Letters and Numbers: Make sure you aren't swapping the letter "O" with the number "0", or the letter "I" with the number "1".
- Entering the Part Number: Our system strictly rejects part numbers or hardware codes. Make sure the sequence you enter is the unique serial identifier.
- Incorrect formatting: Enter the serial without any separators - no dashes, no spaces, no special characters.
Even if the original factory tag is completely damaged, you can usually still recover the serial number.
In almost all cases, the manufacturer stamps the primary serial number directly into the side or rear metal frame of the stereo housing.
Carefully check the metal surface for an engraved code. This stamped number is permanent and will work perfectly in our lookup generator even if the paper label is gone.
A countdown timer or a locked message indicates that the wrong radio PIN was entered too many times.
Depending on the exact FIC model, the solution varies.
SAFE / WAIT Mode: You just need to leave the radio turned on with the vehicle ignition switch in the ACC position for 30 to 60 minutes. Once the waiting period ends, the display will change back to the "CODE" or "0000" input prompt.
Permanent Lockout Status: If the system reaches its maximum entry limit, it may lock completely. Holding specific key combinations might grant one last entry chance. However, if it shows "LOCKED 13", the radio is fully locked and may require professional hardware service.
Absolutely. Our system supports original car radios built by FIC for vehicle brands, as well as aftermarket models purchased separately.
The only requirement is a valid, standard serial number format. If your device has that identification code, our automated lookup platform can process it instantly.
No, the VIN code is not used for this process because FIC codes are linked directly to the radio hardware, not the car chassis.
Why is this better for you?
If your radio was replaced by a previous owner, came from a second-hand car, or was upgraded later, a VIN-based code from a dealer will not work.
Our serial-based generator delivers the exact security PIN for that specific radio unit, regardless of which car it is currently installed in.