Radio Code for Citroen C3 Siemens VDO

[Goncalves]

Here is a picture of what is on the side of the radio, thanks again

Hi,

Siemens VDO RD4 N1-00
Citroen

This stereo is often referred to as a "Married" or "VIN CODED" radio, as it does not have a normal security Code number, but is instead electronically paired to the engine management system of the vehicle it came out of, and as such cannot be easily transferred from vehicle to vehicle, even if it is the same model of Car.

When it is first powered up, it will communicate with the vehicle, and if this has been successfull, it will switch on and function in the normal way.

However, if removed and refitted into a different vehicle other than the original one, it will not recognise the encrypted identification of the new car, and you may find that the radio may not power up at all, or if it does, you may find yourself with an irritating beep every few seconds over the sound of the radio.

This Radio is VIN CODED to the vehicle, and does not require an additional code number.

[ollieroxx]

Here is a picture of what is on the side of the radio, thanks again

[RegWorts]

Ah ok, so if the radio does not have the three zeros, does this mean it is not VIN locked and therefore a code is available?

Quote ALL the numbers without any errors and we can give a definite answer

But if it does end 000 then it is VIN coded

[ollieroxx]

Ah ok, so if the radio does not have the three zeros, does this mean it is not VIN locked and therefore a code is available?

[mcd76]

Sorry if this is a silly question, but what does VIN coded mean? and no there are definitely only 2 0's not 3

the radio is stored identification number of the car (VIN)

[ollieroxx]

Sorry if this is a silly question, but what does VIN coded mean? and no there are definitely only 2 0's not 3

[RegWorts]

Hi,

Hopefully someone can please help, swapped the casette player in my 2002 Citroen C3 to a CD player and would be really grateful if someone can supply the code

Siemens VDO
RD4 N1-00
VDAPAF50112180
REF.PSA
96537894XT00
VDA0112180

Thanks!

If the number above ends in three zeros = 96537894XT000

then this means your radio is VIN CODED

[ollieroxx]

Hi,

Hopefully someone can please help, swapped the casette player in my 2002 Citroen C3 to a CD player and would be really grateful if someone can supply the code

Siemens VDO
RD4 N1-00
VDAPAF50112180
REF.PSA
96537894XT00
VDA0112180

Thanks!