Trying to get a '96 Discovery going, and how to get the radio working. I've read that if I don't know the security code for the radio, I can use the last 5 digits of the serial number. Or four digits, there are several variations I've found so far.

Problem is that the radio only has numbers from 1 to 6. My serial number has an 8. Does Harmon-Kardon (No relation to Carmen Hardon, who, if she exists, must have some interesting stories) accept base 2 notation, or else how do I uncork this box so I can listen to Rush Limpballs in full quadrasonic glory?

 

Tried using this site:LANDROVER RADIO CODES | Online Landrover Radio Decoding, Guaranteed with Free Code Entry Help

But it says to enter 14 digit serial number, and mine only has 10 numbers and letters. I have the type with two small allen screws to remove, and three wiring connectors on the back of the radio. There is no brand that I can see anywhere, but the website says that they only cover Blaupunkt, Clarion and Phillips.

 

It's a Panasonic. Have you tried calling/entering a dealership and giving them your VIN?

 

No. I'm in Indiana, and as far as I know the nearest dealer is either Indianapolis or Chicago. Not exactly just around the corner from here.

 

Doesn't hurt to call... If they want you to prove ownership fax em a copy of your title..
I'm pretty sure there is only Tom wood land rover here in Indy...
Whereabouts in indiana? I'm in lebanon

 

Thank you SShultzy, appreciate the back up.

 

Tom Woods in Indy and Bill Jacobs in Chicago are all I can see from Google. I'm in Elkhart, near South Bend.

 

Seriously, call the dealer and tell them your VIN, they'll give you the code. I used to do it all the time before I wrote in down on the side of my glovebox in Sharpie

 

So I called the dealer. You're right, it was too easy.Took a few minutes, and no hassle. Fired up the beast, and as soon as I punched in the last digit, the radio was working.

Thanks!

 

Glad you got it worked out!