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Posted on Aug 26, 2009

Need Unlock Code for Kenwood MP235 car stereo

We bought a used car that has a Kenwood MP235 radio in it. The car battery died and now the radio is asking for a code to unlock it. Of course since we bought the car used with he radio in it we don't know the code. Is there a universal code that will work or how do we get it unlocked?

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Look for a really small hole in the face plate. Put a tip of a pen into it. Press it in and then it should turn on. If this doesn't work, take it to a place that installs them, they'll help....Usually for free....

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    Will the serial number work for the code?

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Ebay auction number 170150626863
will unlock your unit for $40.00 or you can contact
Kenwood at 1-800-KENWOOD (536-9663).
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