Can't Locate Your Radio S/N? Follow The Steps Below for Dodge Charger 2022
Very useful fact to know is that factory radios use a specific S/N to identify each unit.
Your anti-theft system matches the code directly to this serial.
Different from car-specific data such as VIN or registration info, it is not determined by the model or production year, so you'll be able to get it even if you have a radio that you bought afterwards.
Depending on the manufacturer and radio installed in your Dodge Charger, the access method is different.
Here are the best ways to locate it.
Radios Offered in the 2022 Charger
For 2022 the Charger still uses the Uconnect 4 family. The same three head units are split across the trim ladder, with screen size and navigation being the main visual differences.
Uconnect 4 (UAG) is the 7-inch non-NAV touchscreen, standard on 2022 SXT. Visual ID: 7-inch screen sitting centrally with dash trim filling the rest of the bezel opening; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are present, but there is no factory NAV/Map app. By volume this is the most common radio in 2022.
Uconnect 4C (UAS) is the 8.4-inch non-NAV touchscreen. Standard on GT, R/T and Scat Pack, optional on SXT. Visual ID: large 8.4-inch screen that fills the bezel opening, CarPlay and Android Auto supported, but no Map/NAV tile and no on-board maps.
Uconnect 4C NAV (UAQ) is the 8.4-inch with built-in GPS. Standard on SRT Hellcat (Widebody and Jailbreak versions) and a popular option on Scat Pack Widebody. Visual ID: identical 8.4-inch bezel and glass to UAS, but the home screen carries a dedicated NAV/Map tile and SRT Performance Pages is unlocked.
Easiest field check: 7-inch = UAG, 8.4-inch without a Map tile = UAS, 8.4-inch with a Map tile and SRT Performance Pages = UAQ.
Check the Display First - Serial Retrieval Without Tools
These are the steps you should follow for 2022 Dodge Charger:
The 2022 Dodge Charger's last-run Uconnect 4C (RA4) 8.4" touchscreen is mounted in the performance sedan's center stack. The serial number is retrievable directly on screen via Dealer Mode:
- Turn ignition to ACC or ON.
- Press the bottom-left and bottom-right corners of the physical screen bezel (the plastic frame, not the glass) simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- Dealer Mode opens on the display.
- Navigate to: System Info → Radio Part Info → Serial Number.
Note Some 2022 Charger units may have Dealer Mode disabled after a software update. If the bezel press doesn't respond, physical radio removal is required.
Check the Display First - Serial Retrieval Without Tools
The 2022 Charger continues to ship with Uconnect 4 hardware - 8.4-inch UAQ NAV, 8.4-inch UAS non-NAV, the Canadian UCQ equivalent, and the smaller 7-inch Uconnect 4 NA. On most units the radio serial number can still be read straight from the touchscreen via the hidden dealer/diagnostic menu, though later Uconnect software builds may have restricted dealer-mode access on some cars.
Uconnect 4C 8.4 (UAQ / UAS / UCQ)
Switch the ignition to RUN/ACC and wait for the Uconnect interface to finish booting. Press and hold the driver-side temperature UP, the driver-side temperature DOWN, and the front DEFROST buttons together for roughly 5-10 seconds. If the climate-button shortcut does nothing on a software-updated unit, press and hold the bottom-left and bottom-right corners of the screen at the same time for about 5-10 seconds. Browse to the radio/system info section to read the serial number on screen, and photograph the screen so the characters can be transcribed accurately.
Uconnect 4 7-inch (NA)
Place the ignition in RUN/ACC and let the screen finish loading. Press and hold both temperature UP and temperature DOWN buttons together for around 5-10 seconds to open the engineering menu, then browse to System Info / Target Main Data to view the serial. Take a photo of the display before transcribing the digits.
Check it by Pulling Out the Unit
If the serial number cannot be accessed on-screen, use the hardware method.
Most Dodge Charger original radios include a label with the serial number printed on the housing.
Step-by-Step:
- Power down the vehicle.
- Remove the dashboard frame surrounding the radio.
- Release the clips.
- Pull the unit forward to access the label.
The serial number is usually located near the printed code.
If Dealer Mode is blocked on your 2022 Charger, the RA4 radio must be removed to read the serial label. The Charger's cockpit-style center stack makes the procedure manageable:
- Remove the center stack bezel – The Charger's bezel frames the 8.4" display. Work a plastic trim tool around the edges to release the friction-clipped panel.
- Remove the 4 Torx T20 screws – Securing the radio frame to the dash structure.
- Pull the unit forward – Ease the radio forward to read the serial label on the top or side.
The 14-character serial is on a barcode sticker. Cables don't need to be unplugged.
Manufacturer Label Inspection
If dealer mode has been restricted on the 2022 Charger by a Uconnect software update, the printed chassis label remains the next reliable source for the serial. The Uconnect 4 head unit on the LD Charger is closely integrated with the climate cluster, so a careful, methodical removal is important.
Safety first. Turn the ignition off, remove the key, disconnect the negative battery terminal, and wait a few minutes before touching wiring. Avoid the yellow airbag/SRS connectors entirely and use plastic trim tools so nothing shorts or breaks.
Tools you will need. Plastic trim removal kit, Phillips and small Torx bit set, 7mm/10mm socket set, flashlight.
Removal overview. Pry the centre stack bezel free with a plastic trim tool starting at the lower edge and working up the sides; on the LD Charger the bezel also houses the climate cluster, so keep pressure even. Unplug the hazard switch and HVAC connectors at the rear of the bezel, then set the trim aside. Remove the screws (typically four, two upper and two lower) holding the radio cage to the support bracket, slide the radio rearward, and disconnect the antenna lead and the multi-pin power/data harness on the back.
Where the serial sits. The serial number is printed on a barcode/sticker label on the top or side of the radio chassis, next to the part number and supplier markings.
Tips. Photograph the label up close and double-check ambiguous characters such as 0/O, 1/I and B/8. If working around the airbag wiring or the deeply integrated climate cluster is uncomfortable, have a professional installer remove the unit for you.
Example: Dodge Charger serial number label location
Typical Serial Number Examples for 2022 Charger
Year Dodge Charger Uconnect 4C (RA4) serial number formats:
T00AM– Standard Harman prefix for Uconnect 4C unitsT00BE– Continental-sourced variant
Radio designation: RA4 (Uconnect 4C, 8.4"). Serial: 14 characters (e.g., T00AM5028A1842). The final-generation Charger ran this platform through its last model year in 2024.
Important: The serial number is not the same as the part number (begins with P or 68). Only the serial generates the unlock code.
How Serial Numbers Usually Look on These Charger Radios
The factory radios on the 2022 Charger use the standard Mopar/Uconnect serial style, with the exact prefix depending on the Uconnect tier and the supplier (Visteon, Continental, Harman or Panasonic) that built the unit.
Uconnect 4C 8.4 (UAQ / UAS / UCQ)
The serial is typically a 14-character alphanumeric string printed on the chassis label. It commonly begins with T - frequent prefixes include T00AM, TM9 and TQ1 - or with A2C on Continental-built variants. The serial is usually a continuous run of letters and digits with no dashes or spaces.
Uconnect 4 7-inch (NA)
The 7-inch Uconnect 4 NA unit usually carries a Mopar/Harman or Panasonic-style serial on the chassis sticker; the label on the unit itself is the authoritative reference. Copy the serial exactly as printed and avoid guessing characters that look unclear.
How to Enter the Radio Code
Once you have the radio serial and generated the unlock code, the next step is entering it into your radio.
Dodge factory radios display a ENTER CODE message when ready for input.
The process is usually simple, but button layouts and confirmation methods may change depending on the radio version installed in your Charger.
Entering Process
Entering the unlock code on the 2022 Charger's Uconnect 4C:
- With ignition ON, the screen shows "ENTER CODE" with an on-screen keypad.
- Tap each digit of your 4-digit code on the Charger's 8.4" touchscreen.
- The radio auto-unlocks after the 4th digit — no separate confirm.
Lockout Warning: 3 wrong attempts = 60-minute lockout. Leave the Charger's ignition ON. Turning it off restarts the countdown.
Detailed Input Instructions for Charger 2022
Once the unlock code has been retrieved for a 2022 Charger Uconnect head unit, it can be entered directly at the dash - no scan tool or dealer visit required.
Limited attempts. Mopar/Uconnect head units only accept three incorrect tries before the radio enters a WAIT state, so confirm every digit before pressing it.
Entering the code. Place the ignition in RUN/ACC so the radio powers up but the engine stays off. Wait for the display to show CODE, Please enter Anti-Theft Code, or a similar prompt. On the Uconnect 4C 8.4 (UAQ/UAS/UCQ), tap the on-screen number pad to enter each digit and confirm with the OK/Enter touch button. On the Uconnect 4 7-inch (NA), press the numbered preset buttons in sequence - or use the on-screen keypad when the unit prompts for it.
If a wrong code was entered. If WAIT appears after incorrect attempts, leave the radio powered with the ignition in RUN for the documented cool-down period (about 30 minutes; the vehicle may be driven during this time) before trying the correct code again.
How Serial-Based Dodge Charger Radio Unlock Works
To get the code, you'll take only 4 simple steps.
- Locate the radio's serial number - this is the only info required to generate the correct unlock code.
Unlike when contacting the dealer, no VIN is needed. - When you've found the S/N, type it into the form above.
Our system checks it against a database of supported radios and automatically finds the matching anti-theft code. - In most cases, the code will appear instantly on the screen after you pay and is also sent to your email for backup.
If manual verification is required (rare situations), you'll be notified before checkout. - Once you get it, just enter it into the radio to restore the functionality.
Why Did the Radio Lock and Ask for a Code?
Final-generation Charger owners encounter radio lockouts primarily due to:
- Battery replacement — any battery swap causes the code prompt on any Uconnect-equipped vehicle including the Charger.
- Seasonal storage and battery drain — muscle sedans left parked over winter drain enough to trigger the anti-theft.
- Performance electrical work — Charger enthusiasts who disconnect the battery for mods will trigger the lock.
- Used purchase — buying a used Charger without the original unlock code means the radio is locked on arrival.
The unlock code is permanently linked to the serial number and remains valid indefinitely.
Troubleshooting Common Radio Problems - Charger 2022
The Charger's Uconnect 4C uses touchscreen-only input for code entry — no hardware keys are used. Once "ENTER CODE" shows:
- Press each number on the virtual keypad.
- The Charger's Uconnect auto-confirms after the 4th digit — no extra step needed.
Should the screen not respond, cycle the ignition and wait 30 seconds.
If the Charger's screen doesn't show after a battery event:
- Ensure the ignition is fully ON (not ACC) and give the system a moment to boot.
- Check the radio fuse — fuse failure stops the radio.
- On some 2022 Charger units, a software update may suppress the code prompt — try pressing the display once to trigger it.
Should nothing appear, a blown fuse is worth checking first.
The RA4 label in the 2022 Charger shows multiple numbers:
- Serial number — 14 characters, prefixed by
T00AMorT00BE. Use this one. - Part number — begins with
P05or68. Do not use this.
Dealer Mode via bezel corner press is most reliable way: System Info → Radio Part Info → Serial Number. No removal required.
Code failure on the Charger's RA4 typically points to a serial number error. The label has the serial (14-char code beginning with T00AM or T00BE) and the part number (P... or 68...) — the serial alone generates a code.
Re-check the serial on screen or the label and reach out for a free re-check if needed.
Three wrong entries on the Charger's Uconnect 4C trigger a 60-minute lockout, displaying "WAIT":
- Leave the ignition in the ON position — engine off is fine but key cannot be cycled.
- Allow the entire 60 minutes.
- Cycling the ignition restarts the wait.
After 60 minutes, re-enter with the correct code.