The serial number is on the back. The dealer can use that to retrieve
the code usually.

I do not believe there is any other way to do it. The code is to
prevent someone else from using it so it won't just be given out.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
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nichollette wrote:
> Proof of ownership is no problem. Nearest dealer is a 2 hour drive.. and
> why would the number be on the back? If it was stolen, that would surely
> defeat the purpose of the code? No?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> "Mike" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "nichollette" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I recently bought a Jeep Orvis (1998) in the UK, and was told the car
>>> code was with the documentation - but I've checked, and it's nowhere to
>>> be found. The previous owner has moved house, and now I'm stuck without
>>> a radio/cd player!
>>> I'm trying to trace the original Jeep supplier, but I doubt if they'd be
>>> interested in supplying me with the code - even if they were able to
>>> locate it.
>>>
>>> There MUST be a way round this sort of thing, surely? I can't see me
>>> being the only one in this predicament. So.. question is - how do I
>>> reactivate the radio?
>>>
>>> Any advise appreciated!
>>>
>>> Nichollette
>>>
>>> --
>>> www.pandorasbookshop.com
>>
>> If it is a factory radio any Jeep dealer should be able to get the code
>> for you. I believe the radio must be removed to get the numbers off the
>> back. They may also require proof of ownership.
>>
>
>