Just got this fold down face HU today for a tank of gas and 5 bucks. It needs the code for it and my local Kenwood shop wants 85 bones to send it to them for the code. Can someone help me??? I could use a code or someone who can help me here.

J

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OK, here are a couple of methods that I was able to find. Maybe one of them will work for you. If not, it will at least give you an idea as what to look for/try.

First one is:

"I have the KDC sumthin, it has a volume knob and a knob like joystick at the other end to skip songs and so fourth. Here it what I did. in the bottom left corner hold the button "ame/auto" and hold right on the joystick. after a few seconds the four underscores beside CODE will go away, now grab the remote and type "KCAR" with the number buttons pushing left after each letter. when done hit left and it will say APPROVED and reset the deck. hope that helps, dont ask where i got the info it wasnt easy. "

Here is the Second one:

"First thing, Forgive my english mistakes but i'm a spanish native speaker and i live in South America. ¿ok?

I bought a KDC519 in Ebay for 25 bucks, really cheap, but this player asked for security code and seller said you got to figure out to unlock, and this is was i do.

IN YOUR RADIO: DISPLAY WILL ASK FOR CODE AND CODE ---- APPEARS ON, SO, HOLD .DISP AND PRESS VOL UP AT LEAST 3 SECONDS. THE "----" WILL DISSAPREAR. NOW TAKE YOUR REMOTE AND DIGIT "KCAR" WITH THE NUMBER PAD.

PRESS "5", "5", >>| (NEXT TRACK) YOU GOT A "K"

PRESS "2", "2","2" >>| (NEXT TRACK) YOU GOT A "C"

PRESS "2", >>| (NEXT TRACK) YOU GOT A "A"

PRESS "7", "7", YOU GOT A "R"

PRESS >>| (NEXT TRACK)

IF DISPLAY SHOWS "APPROVED" YOU'RE DONE

this method remove code.

and one more

You need the remote control to do this, if you don't have one, then you may need to go to a KENWOOD agent and get them to clear the code for you, or purchase one for your use.

KENWOOD KDC SECURITY CODE CLEAR procedure

Your code number is 5227 (KCAR)

* Press numeric key “5” ( 2 times ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key

* Press numeric key “2” ( 3 times ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key

* Press numeric key “2” ( 1 time ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key

* Press numeric key “7” ( 2 times ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key

Your radio will require one of the following procedures.

Type 1

During the code request mode, while holding the DISP key depressed, press and hold the Volume UP or DOWN key for 3 seconds (so that “…” disappears).

Then using your remote enter your code.

Type 2

Press the "Auto" button and "Track up" on face of radio at the same time. The four dash lines ( . . . . ) should "disappear".

Then using your remote enter your code.

Type 3

Model# DPX-4020 and DPX-4030

Press and hold the 1 then the 6 preset key (preset keys are the buttons on face of radio for storing you "favorite" radio stations). "C" should display.

Then using your remote, enter your code.

Enter your number from the remote control unit. Your code number is 5227 (KCAR)

* Press numeric key “5” ( 2 times ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key

* Press numeric key “2” ( 3 times ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key

* Press numeric key “2” ( 1 time ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key

* Press numeric key “7” ( 2 times ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key

The security is canceled and the set enters the TUNER mode!