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MussEd



Member Since: 20 Feb 2013
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Scotland 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Baltic Blue
Radio Unit code?
I'm slowly building up the courage to start installing a new reversing camera and head unit at the minute. Something occurred to me this morning when I was pondering selling my existing DAB radio unit...when I remove it where do i get the code(think it's EKA code) so the potential buyer can get it working in their car? Sure I read somewhere that it may on back of head unit but surely that defeats the purpose and thieves could easily retrieve if need be?

There's nothing in the manual - At time of purchase (2013) I asked the dealer to fit this unit as DAB was not standard. I'm sure they needed to outsource the work as they didn't do them at the time...

Will I need it and if so where do I get it?
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NineCherries



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Scotland 2000 Defender 110 2.5 TD CSW Oslo Blue
hello, if its an aftermarket unit then it is unlikely that it requires a code. Is it branded land rover or is it JVC/pioneer/sony or the like? If its another brand have a google for the user manual and that would confirm if it has a security code or not.

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Post #789161 28th Aug 2019 2:53pm
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MussEd



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Scotland 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Baltic Blue
Ok thanks for that - it's an aftermarket Alpine unit so it's looking unlikely it'll be coded. Thanks again for your help!
Post #789165 28th Aug 2019 3:18pm
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Balvaig



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The EKA is the emergency key access code which is used to disarm the alarm in the absence of a working key fob. This operates by using the door key in sequence in the drivers door.
Post #789192 28th Aug 2019 5:32pm
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athelstan



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Montalcino Red
I've had a few different Alpine units in various cars and the only thing I noticed on disconnection are the pre-set radio stations which are very simple to reinstate. 2015 90 XS Station Wagon Puma 2.2
2015 Morgan Plus 4
Post #789262 28th Aug 2019 10:06pm
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