How to Locate the S/N on a Fiat
Every factory radio has a unique serial number used to generate the unlock code.
By Removing the Radio Unit
In most cases, the serial number is printed on a sticker placed on the back, side or the top of the stereo.
To access it, you'll need to gently pull the radio from the dash using basic removal tools.
- Look for a white or yellow label containing "Serial".
- The serial number is usually a mix of letters and numbers.
- It may contain prefixes like CL / TM / M / V...
- Make sure it is not the part number, which is different.
Standard method for many vehicles.
VP1 Serial Label — BP / BE prefix
VP2 Serial Label — A2C / TVPQN prefix
Daiichi Serial Label — T0MYD / TVPQN prefix
Continental VP2 Label — A2C prefix example
Daiichi Units (T0MYD / TVPQN)
Abarth 595 Competizione and some 500 models use a Daiichi radio unit. These serials start with T0MYD or TVPQN and look different from Continental labels. Enter the full serial exactly as printed — do not remove spaces or leading characters.
Serial Number on Screen
Some touchscreen-equipped radios allow you to view the S/N using a hidden menu.
- Try holding preset buttons 1 & 6, buttons 2 & 6, "INFO" + "MENU", "MENU" + "SCAN", etc. while turning on the radio.
- A hidden menu may show the serial number.
- The key sequence for various models is different.
Not all models support this method, but it's quick to try before taking the unit out.
Radio Code Entry Guide
Once you have the code, entering it is often simple.
You will usually see "CODE" when powered on.
Use the radio keys to input each digit.
Some models unlock after entering the last number - like pressing OK, Enter, or 5 to confirm or holding "Seek", "Tune" or the preset key.
Avoid entering the wrong code repeatedly.
After several failed attempts the radio may display WAIT mode.
Different radios use different timers, before another attempt is allowed.
Need help entering the code? Our guides explain the process.
How to Get Fiat Radio Code?
If your radio security code is lost, you have a few options.
Requesting the Code from an Authorized Dealer
Car manufacturers store radio security codes in their databases. To retrieve it through them, you usually need to contact a dealer or authorized service center.
Before providing it, the dealer will typically request the VIN, proof of ownership, and supporting vehicle documents. The verification process confirms that the radio belongs to your vehicle.
Because this is done manually, response can be slow. Some dealerships can provide the code in a few hours, while others may take a few days.
In addition, certain dealers charge a service fee for retrieving your code, which can make this option relatively costly.
Instant Radio Unlock Service
There's a quite faster alternative to the dealer method - our Fiat radio code generator.
The only requirements are the radio's serial number, which you can find on the unit, retrieved from the display, or located on the sticker.
There's no need to provide a VIN. Once the payment is completed, your code is displayed instantly and sent to your email.
Our system supports most factory-installed Fiat radios.
Find Radio Code handles everything securely. If the code doesn't work, you're protected by a 100% refund.
Common Questions
A radio code, also known as an anti-theft code is a unique numeric unlock key that unlocks your factory radio after it has been disabled.
This factory security PIN is triggered when the radio detects a power interruption.
Car manufacturers use this security system to prevent stolen radios from being reused.
If power is cut, the radio disables itself and requires the unlock CODE before it can work again.
Once the right combination is entered, the stereo is fully reactivated.
- You purchased a used vehicle without the unlock code
- You installed a new or used radio
- Too many failed code entries triggered a lockout
- Inactivity can cause the anti-theft lock to engage
- The car experienced a sudden loss of power
- There was an electrical issue affecting the radio fuse
- Service work affected radio power
- Your vehicle battery died or was replaced
- Radio was reset to factory settings
Yes, all Abarth vehicles with factory-installed radios require a radio code after battery disconnection or radio replacement. The Abarth 500, 595, and 695 use Continental VP1/VP2 and Daiichi radio systems — identical to those found in standard Fiat 500 models.
Your 4-digit or 5-digit unlock code is permanently linked to your radio's unique serial number. The serial is found on a label on the back of the radio unit (A2C, BP, BE, T0MYD, or TVPQN prefix). No VIN required.
Start by looking inside the user guide. The code is often found on a label or written directly on a page.
You can also search the glovebox or trunk, where dealers or previous owners may have stored a sticker with the code. Some also search for it behind trim pieces or inside the fuse box.
If you have the original radio code card, that's the most reliable place to find the code - it usually includes both the serial number and unlock key.
There are a few options - but they aren't guaranteed.
- Contact your dealership - some offer free code retrieval if you're the original owner and can provide proof of ownership.
- For most users, our system is the easiest way to retrieve the correct code instantly.
- Check your owner's manual or code card - some vehicles came with the code printed at delivery.
- Some online communities share generic code info, but you risk using incorrect or locked codes.