Where to look
In rough order of how little work each option takes on a Dodge VP2 unit.
- 01
Check it really is a VP2 first
Slide the unit out and read the chassis label. You want a serial beginning TVPQN and a model line reading VP2. If the serial starts TM9 instead, use our Chrysler Panasonic TM9 product — a VP2 code will not open a TM9 unit.
- 02
Chassis label on the top face
The serial runs TVPQN followed by several more characters. We only need the last four, but photograph the whole label so you can check the prefix.
- 03
Radio menu on Uconnect screens
On touchscreen Uconnect units, holding the front-panel volume and tune knobs together on startup opens a service screen that lists the unit serial without removing anything.
We can turn it into the 4-digit unlock code
Optional — this guide stays free either way. If you would rather not chase the code down yourself, enter the serial and we return the digits straight away.
Entering the code
However you got the four digits, this is how they go in.
- 1
Turn the ignition to accessory so the unit powers up and shows CODE.
- 2
Enter the four digits with the preset buttons, or on the touchscreen keypad.
- 3
Press the rightmost soft key or SEEK-up to confirm.
Tips from the workbench
The last four characters can include letters — a character that looks like a zero next to letters is worth photographing rather than guessing.
Ram centre stacks of this era are deeply recessed; the correct Chrysler removal tool saves breaking the trim clips.