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	Copyright By Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Printed 25/06/2014

Cancels and replaces SN 55.06.10 of 26/03/2010 for the introduction of Continental devices.

General information

Where provided, the "CARD" containing the serial number and the operation enablement code for the component provided with the vehicle comes together with the vehicle documentation.

This code is also called secret code or anti-theft code.

Depending on the type of component and/or electrical system installed, the code may be requested the first time the vehicle is started or each time there is a break in the power supply or a component is replaced (e.g. after the battery is disconnected, a fuse blows, the Body Computer is replaced, etc.).

If needed, the secret code can be requested via the CSPS by entering a dedicated order, following the procedure indicated below.

Check on rightful ownership

When the Dealer is asked for a new secret code, he should verify the validity of the documentation about the vehicle ownership.

Components that can be decoded

The brands of the components/systems that can be decoded using this procedure follow: Bosch, Continental, Harman, Magneti Marelli and Siemens.

Components branded Bosch may also be called Bosch/Blaupunkt or just Blaupunkt.

For Alfa Romeo models the systems/components for which the access code can be requested are listed in the table below.

Composition of Serial Numbers

To request the secret code for the component involved, the serial number, which is usually above or next to the actual component on an adhesive label or stamped on a metal plate, is required.

An example is given below for each brand, with the composition of the serial numbers and their position.

BOSCH

Example of the serial numbers: 815BP632862782872 (or 815CM9391C0736647) and 7 612 001 433

There are two serial numbers to enter.

For the first serial number the characters are 17: 3 numeric, 2 alphanumeric (BP or CM) and the twelve that remain are numeric, with the exception of the tenth, which may be alphanumeric.

There are ten characters for the second serial number.

Fig. 1 - Location of plate with serial numbers for Bosch equipment

A. Location of plate

B. Plate

C. Serial numbers

CONTINENTAL

Example of serial number: A2C8371550000053982

The characters are 19: the first three are alphanumeric, the other 16 are numeric.

Fig. 2 - Location of plate with serial numbers for Continental equipment

A. Location of plate on the Radio

B. Location of plate on the Navigator

C. Plate

D. Serial number

HARMAN

Example of serial number: T00BE278372329

The characters are 14: the first 5 are alphanumeric, the other 9 are numeric.

Fig. 3 - Location of plate with serial numbers for Harman equipment

A. Location of plate

B. Plate

C. Serial numbers

MAGNETI MARELLI

Example of serial number: 16RR02SBB

There are nine characters, the first is always a number, the remaining eight are alphanumerical.

Fig. 4 - Location of serial number for Marelli equipment

1. Plate

2. Serial number

SIEMENS

AR126094VH559 (example of navigator serial number)

AR5647834532/01 (example of ICS serial number)

For all serial numbers the first two characters (AR or LA) indicate the vehicle brand (Alfa Romeo or Lancia) on which the components/systems are fitted.

The serial numbers for the ICS, from the third to the twelfth characters, are numbers, the thirteenth is always "/" and the last two are numbers again.

The serial numbers of the navigator are alphanumerical from the third to the thirteenth.

Fig. 5 - Location of plate with serial number for Siemens equipment

A. Location of ICS plate

B. Location of navigator plate

C. Plate

D. Serial number

The serial number for the Navigator is on the CD player on the left side of the luggage compartment.

SECRET CODE REQUEST

Make sure that you have the correct serial number, then carry out the following operations via the CSPS:

• go to ORDER MANAGEMENT (A - Fig. 6) and select the SECRET CODE REQUEST (B) menu item; the screen shown in Fig. 6 will be displayed, now select the following in this order:

1 - Select ORDER TYPE

2 - Insert CUSTOMER DATA

3 - Insert MODEL AND CHASSIS

4 - Insert the equipment serial number

5 - Click on ENTER ORDER, the screen shown in Fig. 7 will be displayed

Fig. 6

Select the following in this order:

1 - Select the delivery address

2 - Insert part number and quantity. (no. 71734884 for Alfa models and Q.ty = 1)

3 - Click on SAVE and STAY, the screen shown in Fig. 8 will be displayed

Fig. 7

• The order will be processed by the system and, after a few days, the secret code will be visible in the SECRET CODE field (1 - Fig. 8).
• The card reporting this code will be delivered to the selected address.

Fig. 8

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