How Serial-Based Chrysler Town & Country Radio Unlock Works
To get the code, you'll take only 4 easy steps.
- Locate your radio's serial number - this is the only info required by our side.
Unlike dealership lookup, no VIN is needed. - When you've found the S/N, type it into the form above.
The system checks it against a database of supported radios and automatically catches the matching anti-theft code. - In most cases, the code appears instantly on the screen after you pay and is also sent to your email for backup.
If we need to check it manually, you'll be informed before checkout. - Once you receive it, just enter it into your radio to restore full functionality.
Serial Number Location Guide for Chrysler Town & Country 2012
The first step is to locate the radio's serial number.
Depending on the radio unit used in your 2012 Town & Country, the serial can be found either through the display menu or by pulling the unit out and checking the label on the radio itself.
Follow the steps below to identify your S/N the right way.
Factory Radios on the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
The 2012 Town & Country carried over the same three-tier MyGIG/RES factory radio lineup with no significant hardware changes, and a major spec change made the rear-seat video system standard rather than optional. The three-letter sales code is printed in the lower right corner of the radio faceplate near the AUX jack.
RES - Media Center 130 (CD/MP3): Standard on Touring base trim. Single-DIN non-touchscreen unit with twin rotary knobs, monochrome segment display, CD slot, front AUX input and SiriusXM-ready tuner. No screen and no Bluetooth from the factory.
RBZ - Media Center 430 (MyGIG, non-nav): Standard or optional on Touring-L and higher trims. 6.5" colour resistive touchscreen, CD/DVD slot, ~30 GB internal hard drive, integrated Bluetooth and SiriusXM. No NAV button on the bezel. Mitsubishi-built head unit on the low-speed CAN bus.
RHB - Media Center 430N (MyGIG with Garmin Navigation): Optional on Touring-L, standard on Limited. Identical 6.5" touchscreen layout to the RBZ but with a dedicated NAV hard key on the bezel and a GPS antenna lead on the back, with mapping powered by Garmin.
REZ - Rear-Seat Video Entertainment System (now standard): For the 2012 model year the rear-seat DVD system was made standard across all Town & Country trims, fitted as a separate overhead/rear-seat module with its own chassis label and serial.
From 2012 onwards, MyGIG units (RBZ/RHB) ship with the anti-theft feature active by default, so any battery disconnect or radio swap will trigger the CODE prompt on the next power-up.
Using Hidden Radio Menus to Find the Serial
These are the steps you should follow for 2012 Chrysler Town & Country:
The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country with the base Uconnect 4.3" (RA2) does not support on-screen serial access — there is no Dealer Mode on these smaller screens. The premium Town & Country trim offered the larger 8.4" on higher trims.
The serial number is only accessible from the sticker on the radio chassis after physically removing the unit. The Town & Country's premium minivan center stack provides access once the panel is removed.
Pulling Out the Radio to See the S/N on the Tag
If the serial number cannot be accessed through menu, use the removal method.
Most Chrysler Town & Country original radios include a label with the serial number printed on the casing.
Step-by-Step Approach:
- Turn off the vehicle.
- Remove the trim surrounding the radio.
- Unscrew the fasteners.
- Pull the unit outward to access the label.
The serial number is usually located near the printed code.
Remove the 4.3" Uconnect from the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country premium minivan:
- Switch off the vehicle.
- Pry off the trim panel with a plastic trim tool — mind the upscale panel finish.
- Remove the 4 Torx T20 mounting screws.
- Slide the unit forward to access the serial label on the side or back of the chassis. The 4.3" unit is compact and light, so it slides out easily.
Pulling Out the 2012 Town & Country Radio to Read the Serial
The 2012 Town & Country continues with the simplified one-piece dash introduced in 2011, so the radio comes out cleanly with a bezel pry and four Phillips screws. The factory head units for this year are the RES base CD radio, the RBZ 430 MyGIG, the RHB 430N MyGIG with navigation, and the now-standard REZ rear-seat DVD entertainment module - all Mopar-supplied. The serial number lives on a white printed label on the radio chassis, so the unit has to come out for the sticker to be read.
Safety first. Turn the ignition fully off, pull out the key, and let the vehicle sit for a moment so accessory circuits power down. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait at least a couple of minutes before touching anything in the dash so the SRS capacitors discharge. Avoid all yellow-jacketed wiring and yellow connectors - those carry airbag circuits and must not be probed or pulled. Use plastic trim tools instead of metal blades against the bezel so the soft-touch dash stays unmarked.
Tools you will need. A #2 Phillips screwdriver for the four radio mounting screws; a plastic dash trim removal tool or wide nylon pry wedge for the centre bezel clips; a small flat-blade trim tool as a backup for stubborn clips; and a soft cloth to protect the centre console while you work.
Removal overview. Starting at one of the upper corners of the radio bezel, push the trim tool behind the panel and gently work it outwards to release the spring clips. Walk the tool around the perimeter so the bezel pops free a section at a time, then tilt it forward and unplug any switch harness on its back. Set the bezel face-down on the cloth and locate the four Phillips screws around the radio face that hold the chassis to the dash cage. Loosen and remove all four screws, then pull the radio outward a few inches and disconnect the antenna lead and the rectangular multi-pin harnesses at the rear.
Where the serial sits. Inspect the top, side, and rear of the chassis until you find a white printed sticker bearing a barcode. The serial number sits next to or directly below the barcode and is the longer alphanumeric string - not the part number. The Mopar part number on the same label will start with P (typically P05091 on RES, P0506x on RBZ/RHB) - that is not what you want. The optional REZ rear-seat DVD module wears the same kind of printed label on its own case.
Tips. Photograph the entire label so the model, part number, and serial are all captured for reference. On reassembly, reconnect each plug fully and route the wiring so nothing is pinched against the dash cage; cycle the ignition and the CODE prompt should appear immediately because anti-theft is active by default on 2012 MyGIG units.
Example: Chrysler Town & Country serial number label location
S/N Patterns and Prefixes
Year Chrysler Town & Country 4.3" Uconnect serial patterns:
TM9– Common on early Harman RA2 unitsT00AM– Standard Harman RA1/RA2 formatT00BE– Continental version
Serial is 14 alphanumeric characters. Skip the part number (starts with P or 68).
Typical Serial Number Formats for 2012 Town & Country Radios
The 2012 Town & Country uses the same Mopar/Harman-Mitsubishi radio family as 2011, so the serial number conventions are essentially identical. Serials are alphanumeric, normally start with the letter T, and run as a continuous block of letters and digits on the chassis label.
RBZ 430 MyGIG and RHB 430N MyGIG (Touchscreens)
These Mitsubishi-built MyGIG units typically print an alphanumeric serial on the case sticker. Common Mopar/MyGIG prefixes seen on this generation include T00AM, T00BE, and TM9 alongside other T-style codes. The Mopar part number printed beside the serial commonly starts with P0506 for these touchscreen units. The serial usually runs as a continuous block of letters and digits with no dashes or spaces.
RES (Single-Disc CD)
The base RES head unit usually carries a Mopar-style serial on the white chassis label. The accompanying Mopar part number on RES units in the 2012 Town & Country is typically in the P05091xxxAx family. Treat any string clearly separated from the part number, near or below the barcode, as the serial.
REZ Rear-Seat DVD Module
The standard REZ overhead DVD entertainment unit also wears a printed chassis label with its own serial. If codes are needed for that module, transcribe its serial separately and avoid guessing unclear characters.
Reading the Label Correctly
Anything that begins with P is a part number and is not the serial. Anything that starts with T is typically the serial - copy every character exactly as printed. Watch the digit 0 versus the letter O, and capture every leading zero, since a single wrong character produces a wrong unlock code.
Code Entry Process for 2012 Town & Country
When you obtain the correct unlock code based on the S/N, you can restore default functionality by entering it into the unit.
The code entry process depends on the control layout, but most 2012 Town & Country systems follow a similar structure using preset buttons, touch controls, or rotary knobs - depending on if it's a factory or an aftermarket unit.
You will typically see SAFE displayed on screen.
Step-by-Step - Correct Entering Process
To unlock the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Uconnect 4.3":
- Turn ignition to ON. Screen shows "ENTER CODE" or ----.
- Tap each digit of your 4-digit code on the touchscreen keypad.
- Radio auto-confirms after the 4th digit. No confirm button needed.
3 wrong attempts trigger a 60-minute lockout. Keep ignition ON. Turning off restarts the timer.
Entering the 4-Digit Code on a 2012 Town & Country Radio
From the 2012 model year onward, Mopar factory radios on the Town & Country ship with the anti-theft feature active out of the gate, so any battery disconnect or radio swap will trigger the CODE prompt on the next power-up. Type the code carefully because attempts are limited.
Limited attempts. The radio allows roughly three consecutive wrong tries before it enters a timed WAIT state. To clear the wait, the radio must remain powered with the ignition in the RUN position for approximately 30 minutes; do not pull the key or disconnect the battery during this window. Verify each digit on the screen against the written code before submitting.
Entering the code. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position so the radio powers on and shows the CODE or Enter Anti-Theft Code prompt. On the RBZ/RHB MyGIG (6.5") units, key the four digits using the on-screen number pad and confirm with the on-screen OK/Enter button. On the base RES head unit, press preset button 1 the required number of times for the first digit, button 2 for the second, button 3 for the third, and button 4 for the fourth, then press and hold the rightmost preset (or labelled enter button) for two to five seconds to validate.
If the code is rejected. Wait for any countdown shown on the screen to fully clear before retrying - the lock-out gets longer with repeated wrong tries. Re-check each digit against the chassis-label serial, then re-enter exactly as written. If the radio remains locked after the cool-down, stop and contact the code provider rather than attempting more guesses.
Understanding Unlock Issues with Your Town & Country
If no code prompt appears, the lock hasn't activated. Force it: briefly pull the fuse, reconnect, turn ignition to ON.
3 wrong entries lock the Town & Country 4.3" for 60 minutes. Keep ignition in ON or ACC. Cutting power restarts the timer.
The Town & Country 4.3" uses touchscreen-only code entry. Press each digit on the on-screen keypad. Confirms after the 4th digit.
The radio label: serial = 14 chars starting with TM9, T00AM, or T00BE. Part number starts with P or 68 — not the serial.
The Town & Country 4.3" label has both serial and part number. Serial: 14 chars starting with TM9, T00AM, or T00BE. Part number (skip): starts with P or 68.
Double-check the label. Contact support for a free re-check if needed.
What Caused the Radio to Lock?
The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 4.3" Uconnect locks automatically after battery is disconnected. Premium minivans get battery work like any other vehicle.
Other causes: failed fuse, buying pre-owned without a code, battery drained from storage.
Code comes from the radio serial number — not the VIN.