Locate the Serial Number Needed to Generate Dodge Charger 2013 Radio Code
Very important fact to know is that factory radios use a unique serial number to identify each unitindividually.
Your anti-theft system matches the code directly to this serial.
Unlike vehicle-specific data like VIN or registration information, it is not determined by the model or production year, so you'll be able to get it even if you have a radio that you installed afterwards.
Depending on the manufacturer and radio installed in your Dodge Charger, the access method is different.
These are the best ways to find it.
Fast Serial Lookup Using Radio Controls
Try the following for your 2013 Dodge Charger:
The 2013 Dodge Charger of this generation is equipped with a MyGIG radio (RBZ 430) or an early Uconnect system. Unfortunately, the Charger's early-generation head unit lacks on-screen serial display via Dealer Mode.
The serial number must be found by pulling the radio from the Charger's center stack and reading the barcode label on the radio chassis.
Locate Serial on Charger's Radio Chassis
If the serial number cannot be accessed on-screen, use the pull-out method.
Most Dodge Charger OEM radios include a tag with the serial number printed on the housing.
Process details:
- Remove key from ignition.
- Lift away surrounding mounting frame.
- Release clips holding the radio.
- Move slightly to inspect the label.
To access the serial number on the 2013 Charger's radio, you must remove it from the dash:
- Power down the vehicle.
- Use a plastic trim tool to remove the center stack bezel around the radio. The Charger's bezel snaps off with friction clips – work from the bottom.
- Unscrew the four Torx T20 mounting screws securing the radio in place.
- Pull the unit forward and read the serial label on the top, side, or back of the chassis.
Take care with the wiring harness. There's no need to disconnect it unless absolutely necessary.
Example: Dodge Charger serial number label location
How Serial Numbers Usually Look on These Charger Radios
Typical radio units in the 2013 Dodge Charger and their serial formats:
- MyGIG REP 430 (non-nav touchscreen) – Serial prefix:
TM9 - MyGIG RBZ 430 (6.5" touchscreen) – Serial prefix:
TM9orT00AM - MyGIG RER 730N (navigation) – Serial prefix:
TM9 - RES 130 (base CD/MP3) – Serial prefix:
TM9orT00AM
All serials are 14 characters. Use the serial number, not the part number (starts with P05064 or 68...).
How the Code Retrieval Process Works for Dodge Charger 2013
Getting your radio code takes only a few simple steps.
- Find the radio's serial number - this is the only information required to generate the correct unlock code.
Unlike when contacting the dealer, no VIN or paperwork is needed. - When you've found the S/N, type it into the form above.
The system checks it against a database of supported factory radios and automatically retrieves the matching security code. - In most cases, the code appears instantly on the screen after payment and is also sent to your email , just in case.
If manual verification is required (rare situations), you'll be notified before checkout. - When you receive the code, simply enter it into the radio to restore the functionality.
How Code Entry Works on Your Dodge Radio
Once the system gives you 2013 Dodge Charger unlock code from the serial number, you're ready to reactivate the radio.
Some drivers hesitate at this stage because input process can look different across radio versions, but it's usually easy.
When the radio shows ENTER CODE, it means the unit is waiting for the correct numbers.
Entering Process Explained
To input the unlock code on the 2013 Charger's radio:
- Turn ignition to ON. The radio shows "CODE" or "ENTER CODE".
- Touchscreen models (REP/RBZ/RER): Use the touchscreen number pad to enter each digit.
- Non-touchscreen models (RES/REF): Press preset button 1 repeatedly for the first digit, button 2 for the second, 3 for the third, 4 for the fourth. Then hold Enter/OK to confirm.
Warning: 3+ incorrect attempts cause a lockout. Keep the Charger's radio powered for about 60 minutes to clear it.
What Caused the Radio to Lock?
2011–2013 Charger owners face this most often because of:
- Battery disconnect or replacement — the single most common trigger on vehicles of this age.
- Aging battery failure — older Charger models are prone to battery failure which trigger the lock without warning.
- Blown fuse — a blown radio fuse also counts as a power loss.
- Used purchase without history — buying these used leaves buyers without the code.
Your code is tied permanently to the radio's serial number and does not change.
Fixing Common Code Entry Problems for 2013 Charger
A rejected code on the Charger's MyGIG or early Uconnect typically comes down to a serial number mismatch. These units carry both a serial number (TM9 or T00AM, 14 characters) and a part number (P05064... or 68...) on the same label — only the serial generates the code.
Look at the sticker again and confirm you submitted the correct 14-character serial. Reach out for a free re-check if needed.
When no "CODE" screen appears after a battery event:
- Ensure the ignition is in ON (not ACC) and wait 15–20 seconds for the radio to initialize.
- Inspect the fuse box — a blown fuse prevents the radio from working.
- On certain MyGIG models, pressing any button on the radio face activates the code prompt.
If the radio stays dark, a blown fuse is the primary thing to check.
The entry method on the Charger varies by which radio is fitted:
- Touchscreen models (MyGIG REP 430, RBZ, RER 730N) — Use the on-screen number pad. The display accepts each digit as you tap it.
- Non-touchscreen models (RES 130, REF) — Press preset button 1 cycling to reach the first digit, button 2 for the second, 3 for the third, 4 for the fourth. Then hold Enter/OK to confirm.
Not sure of your radio model: a touchscreen means touchscreen entry; a black physical display means preset button entry.
Since the Charger's early Uconnect radio lacks on-screen serial display, the serial is on the physical label only to get the number. On the label:
- Serial number — 14 characters, starts with
TM9orT00AM. Use this one. - Part number — starts with
P05064or68. Do not use.
Be sure to copy all 14 characters — digits like 0/O and 1/I are easy to mix up on printed labels.
After three wrong codes on the Charger's MyGIG radio, the unit locks out for approximately 60 minutes. The display will show "WAIT" or stop accepting input:
- Leave the radio powered on — ignition must stay ON, engine off is fine.
- Wait the full 60 minutes.
- Turning off the ignition adds more wait time.
After the 60 minutes, re-enter the code carefully.