Understanding the Radio Serial Number and How to Locate It on 2024 Charger
The starting step is finding the radio serial.
Most drivers assume the code depends on the Dodge model or year, but in reality, the unlock process relies on the unique radio unit's serial number.
The serial is the key used to calculate the correct unlock code.
This is even better, because if you have an aftermarket radio, the VIN or other vehicle-specific data wouldn't be of much use.
Based on the radio version used, you may be able to retrieve the serial directly from the screen or by checking the label on the radio chassis.
View Your Serial via the Radio Display
Try the following for your 2024 Dodge Charger:
The 2024 Dodge Charger's last-run Uconnect 4C (RA4) 8.4" touchscreen is mounted in the performance sedan's center stack. The serial number is accessible 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) at the same time for 5 seconds.
- Dealer Mode opens on the display.
- Select: System Info → Radio Part Info → Serial Number.
Note Some 2024 Charger units may have Dealer Mode restricted after a software update. If the bezel press fails, physical radio removal is required.
Access the S/N by Pulling Out the Radio
If the serial number cannot be accessed on-screen, use the hardware method.
Most Dodge Charger factory radios include a sticker with the serial number printed on the housing.
Basic process:
- Ensure the ignition is off.
- Carefully remove surrounding dashboard trim.
- Remove fasteners holding the radio.
- Slide outward to inspect the label.
If Dealer Mode is blocked on your 2024 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 trim surround covers the 8.4" display. Work a plastic trim tool at the lower edge to pop off the friction-clipped panel.
- Remove the 4 Torx T20 screws – Holding the radio frame to the dash structure.
- Pull the unit forward – Slide the radio out enough to see the serial label on the top or side.
The 14-character serial is on a barcode sticker. Wiring can remain connected.
Example: Dodge Charger serial number label location
Common Serial Number Structures
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). The serial alone generates the unlock code.
From Serial Number to Unlock Code for your Dodge Charger - Explained
- Rather than relying on Dodge dealership lookup or online threads you can generate the code online with the radio S/N.
- Start by finding your radio's serial. It is always present on the unit itself, and in some cases you can see it on the Charger's radio screen.
- Type it into the form above, and the system will calculate the correct 2024 Charger unlock code.
- After receiving your code, type it in using Charger's radio buttons to release the blockade fully.
- The entire process takes just a short moment and requires zero paperwork and no dealer visit.
How to Enter the Radio Code
After generating the correct unlock code based on the S/N, you can restore normal functionality by entering it into the unit.
The code entry process depends on the control layout, but most 2024 Charger 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.
In-depth Entering Instructions for Charger 2024
Code entry on the 2024 Charger's Uconnect 4C:
- With ignition ON, the screen displays "ENTER CODE" with an on-screen keypad.
- Tap each digit of your 4-digit code on the Charger's 8.4" touchscreen.
- The radio confirms automatically 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.
Why Did the Radio Lock and Ask for a Code?
Charger owners face this primarily due to:
- Battery replacement — routine battery service causes the code prompt on any Uconnect-equipped vehicle including the Charger.
- Seasonal storage and battery drain — Chargers used as weekend or summer cars deplete the charge and lock the radio.
- Performance electrical work — Charger enthusiasts who disconnect the battery for mods will trigger the lock.
- Used purchase — second-hand purchase without the prior code means the radio is locked on arrival.
The unlock code is tied to the serial number and remains valid indefinitely.
Charger 2024 Common Radio Problems
A rejected code on the Charger's RA4 typically points to the serial was misread. The label shows both the serial (14-char code beginning with T00AM or T00BE) and the part number (P... or 68...) — the serial alone generates a code.
Re-verify via Dealer Mode and reach out for a free re-check if needed.
When no code prompt appears after a battery event:
- Ensure the ignition is fully ON (not ACC) and allow 15–20 seconds to boot.
- Check the radio fuse — fuse failure prevents the display from powering.
- On some 2024 Charger units, a OTA update may suppress the code prompt — tap the screen once to trigger it.
Should nothing appear, a blown fuse is the most likely cause.
Three wrong entries on the Charger's Uconnect 4C trigger a 60-minute lockout, displaying "WAIT":
- Leave the ignition in the ON position — doesn't need to run but key cannot be cycled.
- Wait the full 60 minutes.
- Cycling the ignition resets the timer.
Once clear, try the verified code again.
The Charger's Uconnect 4C uses touchscreen-only input for code entry — no hardware keys are involved. When the locked screen appears:
- Tap each digit on the virtual keypad.
- The Charger's Uconnect unlocks after the 4th digit — no confirm button needed.
Should the screen not respond, turn the ignition off and on, then allow the system to restart.
The RA4 label in the 2024 Charger shows two distinct identifiers:
- Serial number — 14 characters, starting with
T00AMorT00BE. Submit this. - Part number — begins with
P05or68. Not the serial.
Dealer Mode via bezel corner press is most reliable way: System Info → Radio Part Info → Serial Number. No tools required.