How Serial Numbers Work and Where to Find Them on 2022 Dodge Charger Radios
The first step is finding the radio serial.
Many drivers assume the code depends on the Dodge model or year, but in reality, the unlock process depends on the unique radio unit's serial number.
The serial is the key used to calculate the correct unlock code.
This is actually better, because if you have a used radio, the VIN or other Dodge-specific data wouldn't be of much use.
Based on the radio version used, you can retrieve the serial directly from the screen or by checking the label on the radio chassis.
Find Your Serial Number on the Radio Display
These are the steps you need to follow for 2022 Dodge Charger:
The 2022 Dodge Charger's last-run Uconnect 4C (RA4) 8.4" touchscreen is mounted in the performance sedan's center stack. The serial number is retrievable directly on screen via Dealer Mode:
- Turn ignition to ACC or ON.
- Press the bottom-left and bottom-right corners of the physical screen bezel (the plastic frame, not the glass) simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- Dealer Mode opens on the display.
- Navigate to: System Info → Radio Part Info → Serial Number.
Note Some 2022 Charger units may have Dealer Mode disabled after a software update. If the bezel press doesn't respond, physical radio removal is required.
Manufacturer Label Inspection
If the serial number cannot be accessed via display, use the removal method.
Most Dodge Charger factory radios include a sticker with the serial number printed on the casing.
Process details:
- Disable power.
- Lift away surrounding dashboard trim.
- Loosen screws holding the radio.
- Slide outward to inspect the label.
If Dealer Mode is blocked on your 2022 Charger, the RA4 radio must be removed to read the serial label. The Charger's cockpit-style center stack makes the procedure manageable:
- Remove the center stack bezel – The Charger's bezel frames the 8.4" display. Work a plastic trim tool around the edges to release the friction-clipped panel.
- Remove the 4 Torx T20 screws – Securing the radio frame to the dash structure.
- Pull the unit forward – Ease the radio forward to read the serial label on the top or side.
The 14-character serial is on a barcode sticker. Cables don't need to be unplugged.
Example: Dodge Charger serial number label location
What a Valid Serial Number Looks Like
Year Dodge Charger Uconnect 4C (RA4) serial number formats:
T00AM– Standard Harman prefix for Uconnect 4C unitsT00BE– Continental-sourced variant
Radio designation: RA4 (Uconnect 4C, 8.4"). Serial: 14 characters (e.g., T00AM5028A1842). The final-generation Charger ran this platform through its last model year in 2024.
Important: The serial number is not the same as the part number (begins with P or 68). Only the serial generates the unlock code.
Final Step - Enter the Radio Code
After receiving 2022 Dodge Charger unlock code from the S/N, 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 quick.
When the radio shows CODE, it means the unit is waiting for the correct numbers.
Entering Process
Entering the unlock code on the 2022 Charger's Uconnect 4C:
- With ignition ON, the screen shows "ENTER CODE" with an on-screen keypad.
- Tap each digit of your 4-digit code on the Charger's 8.4" touchscreen.
- The radio auto-unlocks after the 4th digit — no separate confirm.
Lockout Warning: 3 wrong attempts = 60-minute lockout. Leave the Charger's ignition ON. Turning it off restarts the countdown.
How to Get Your 2022 Dodge Charger Radio Code
Getting your radio code takes only a few easy steps.
- Find your radio's serial number - this is the only info required to generate the correct unlock code.
The difference with the dealership lookup is that no VIN is needed. - When you've found the S/N, type it into the form above.
Our system checks it against a database of supported radios and automatically catches the matching radio code. - In most cases, the code will appear 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 informed before checkout. - Once you receive it, simply enter it into your radio to restore the functionality.
Why Is the Radio Asking for a Code?
Final-generation Charger owners encounter radio lockouts primarily due to:
- Battery replacement — any battery swap causes the code prompt on any Uconnect-equipped vehicle including the Charger.
- Seasonal storage and battery drain — muscle sedans left parked over winter drain enough to trigger the anti-theft.
- Performance electrical work — Charger enthusiasts who disconnect the battery for mods will trigger the lock.
- Used purchase — buying a used Charger without the original unlock code means the radio is locked on arrival.
The unlock code is permanently linked to the serial number and remains valid indefinitely.
Understanding Unlock Issues with Your Charger
The Charger's Uconnect 4C uses touchscreen-only input for code entry — no hardware keys are used. Once "ENTER CODE" shows:
- Press each number on the virtual keypad.
- The Charger's Uconnect auto-confirms after the 4th digit — no extra step needed.
Should the screen not respond, cycle the ignition and wait 30 seconds.
If the Charger's screen doesn't show after a battery event:
- Ensure the ignition is fully ON (not ACC) and give the system a moment to boot.
- Check the radio fuse — fuse failure stops the radio.
- On some 2022 Charger units, a software update may suppress the code prompt — try pressing the display once to trigger it.
Should nothing appear, a blown fuse is worth checking first.
The RA4 label in the 2022 Charger shows multiple numbers:
- Serial number — 14 characters, prefixed by
T00AMorT00BE. Use this one. - Part number — begins with
P05or68. Do not use this.
Dealer Mode via bezel corner press is most reliable way: System Info → Radio Part Info → Serial Number. No removal required.
Code failure on the Charger's RA4 typically points to a serial number error. The label has the serial (14-char code beginning with T00AM or T00BE) and the part number (P... or 68...) — the serial alone generates a code.
Re-check the serial on screen or the label and reach out for a free re-check if needed.
Three wrong entries on the Charger's Uconnect 4C trigger a 60-minute lockout, displaying "WAIT":
- Leave the ignition in the ON position — engine off is fine but key cannot be cycled.
- Allow the entire 60 minutes.
- Cycling the ignition restarts the wait.
After 60 minutes, re-enter with the correct code.