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Title: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: FroGTI on 10 June 2010, 15:27

As I have ordered the RNS510 headunit for a retrofit, I will be attepting to sell my 11 month old RCD510 unit. I believe the buyer will require a security code to get it to work, but where can I find it? I had a quick look through the manual and the documents that were provided with the car, but couldn't find anything :embarassed:

TIA :smiley:

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: mortygt140 on 10 June 2010, 16:07

Hi Fro if its not in the audio handbook or your service book then speak to your dealer they will need your chassis number, maybe your V5 and driving licence and they will give you the code.

Darren

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: danski on 10 June 2010, 16:24

Mines handwritten on the cover of the headunit handbook (very professional).
At one time didnt they start to omit giving the codes just so that they could charge for them later on?

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: Neil gti on 10 June 2010, 16:28

Mine was also handwritten on the inside cover of the Radio handbook  :sad: :wink:

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: mortygt140 on 10 June 2010, 16:30

Quote from: danski on 10 June 2010, 16:24

Mines handwritten on the cover of the headunit handbook (very professional).
At one time didnt they start to omit giving the codes just so that they could charge for them later on?

Yes they did :angry: no code cards are given now! apparently its for security just in case you leave it in the car????? so they now write it in the handbook!! how secure is that, 

Might aswell just write it in big letters across the window screen :angry:

Darren

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: R32UK on 10 June 2010, 18:04

Mine was written on a little sticky label on the top of the unit.... proper lithuanian styleeeee  :grin:

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: FroGTI on 10 June 2010, 18:28

Hmm, well, thanks for your replies, but I can't see mine anywhere. It looks as if a visit to the dealer is in order :rolleyes:

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: p3eps on 10 June 2010, 20:09

I'm the same...
I have my RCD510 sitting under my desk just now waiting to sell, but have no code!
It was in the car for less than a day and is immaculate.

There was a number scrolled in the front of the manual, but I wasn't sure if this was the code.  The dealer told me that they no longer supply the units with codes as most people leave them in the glove box - which made them easy targets for thieves.

I asked the dealer to get my code.  I needed to give him my VIN number and the serial number of the stereo.
I'm still waiting for him to come back to me with the code though!

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: sandman99 on 10 June 2010, 21:00

Try it peeps see if it works

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: p3asa on 10 June 2010, 22:18

Quote from: sandman99 on 10 June 2010, 21:00

Try it peeps see if it works

He could only try it if it was in another car. Once it has been registered in a car, the car doesn't ask you again for the code even if you unplug and remove it!! 

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: p3asa on 10 June 2010, 22:21

Frog, mine was also written in the stereo manual.

Quote from: mortygt140 on 10 June 2010, 16:30

....no code cards are given now! apparently its for security just in case you leave it in the car????? so they now write it in the handbook!! how secure is that, 

Darren

Hey you can't talk, both of mine were written on the actual unit!!!  :laugh: :grin:

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: mortygt140 on 10 June 2010, 22:56

ho yes sorry :embarassed: :grin:

Darren

Title: Re: RCD510 security code: where is it?
Post by: FroGTI on 11 June 2010, 12:16

Popped into the dealer this morning and the secretary found the code for me in her files. Apparently they no longer write the code in the customer's log books for security reasons, as has been said.

Thanks for your help, as always :smiley: