How Our Radio Code Generator Works for 2014 Dodge Dart
To get the code, you'll take only 4 easy steps.
- Find the radio's serial number - this is the only info required to generate the correct unlock code.
The difference with the dealership lookup is that no VIN is needed. - Enter the serial number into our generator above.
The system checks it against a database of supported factory radios and automatically catches the matching radio code. - In most cases, the code appears instantly on the screen after payment and is also sent to your email for backup.
If manual verification is required (rare situations), you'll be informed before checkout. - When you get it, simply enter it into your radio to restore full functionality.
Unlocking the Radio After Code Generation
Once you have the S/N and received the unlock code, the last part is entering it into your radio.
Dodge original head units display a ENTER CODE message when ready for input.
The process is simple, but button layouts and confirmation methods may change depending on the radio version installed in your Dart.
In-depth Entering Instructions for Dart 2014
To enter the code on the 2014 Dodge Dart's Uconnect:
- Ignition ON. Screen displays "ENTER CODE".
- Use the touchscreen keypad to enter each digit of the 4-digit code.
- Radio unlocks automatically after the 4th digit.
Lockout: 3 wrong attempts = 60-minute lockout. Keep ignition ON during the full wait period.
Step-by-Step Code Input Guide
After retrieving the unlock code for a 2014 Dart radio, it can be entered directly on the head unit without any dealer tools.
- Limited attempts: Mopar/Uconnect head units accept only a small number of incorrect tries (commonly three) before entering a WAIT/LOCK state, so verify every digit before pressing it.
- Turn the ignition to RUN/ACC so the radio powers up while the engine stays off.
- Wait for the display to show
CODE,Enter Anti-Theft Codeor a similar prompt. - On 8.4 Uconnect units, key the digits using the on-screen number pad; on the base Uconnect 200, press the numbered preset buttons in sequence.
- Confirm the code with the OK/Enter touch button, or with the tune/menu knob on the base unit.
- If the screen reports
WAITafter wrong attempts, leave the radio powered with the ignition in RUN for the documented cool-down period (typically about 30 minutes) before trying the correct code again.
Finding the Radio S/N for Dodge
Very useful thing to know is that factory radios use a specific serial number to identify each unitindividually.
The security system matches the code directly to the serial.
Different from vehicle-specific data such as VIN or registration information, it is not determined by the model or production year, so you'll be able to retrieve it even if you have a radio that you bought afterwards.
Depending on the maker and radio installed in your Dodge Dart, the retrieval method is different.
These are the most reliable ways to locate it.
2014 Dart - Which Radio Did You Get?
The 2014 Dodge Dart carried over the same three-radio lineup from 2013. Knowing which one is in your dash determines where you read the serial number and how the security-code prompt appears on screen.
- Uconnect 200 (RAE) - Standard on SE and base SXT. Small monochrome display radio with a CD slot and a column of hard buttons on each side of the display. No touchscreen. The faceplate reads "Uconnect" but there is no large color screen. This was the highest-volume factory radio for 2014 Darts.
- Uconnect Touch 8.4 (RE2) - Optional on SXT/Rallye/GT and standard on Limited. Distinctive 8.4-inch landscape touchscreen that dominates the center stack, with very few hard buttons. Home-screen tiles show Radio, Media, Climate, and Phone, but no Nav tile. Supports Bluetooth, USB, SiriusXM, voice command, and rear-camera display.
- Uconnect Touch 8.4N (RB5) - Optional upgrade with factory navigation. Same 8.4-inch screen and bezel as the RE2, so the visual giveaway is on the screen itself: a Nav tile on the home page and a Garmin logo at boot. Adds turn-by-turn directions and SiriusXM Travel Link traffic/weather.
Tip: if the screen is touch and you can press a Nav icon, you have RB5. If the screen is touch but Nav is missing, you have RE2. If there is no touchscreen at all, you have the Uconnect 200.
Fast Serial Lookup Using Radio Controls
These are the steps you should follow for 2014 Dodge Dart:
The 2014 Dodge Dart could feature either the Uconnect 5.0" (standard trim) or Uconnect 8.4" (upper trims). On models with the 8.4" screen, you can access Dealer Mode:
- Turn ignition to ACC or ON.
- Hold Climate Up + Climate Down + Front Defrost for 5 seconds.
- Go to: System Info → Radio Part Info → Serial Number.
For lower trims, Dealer Mode is not available. The radio must be pulled out to access the serial label.
Display-Based Serial Number Retrieval
For 2014 Dart cars fitted with the 8.4-inch Uconnect screen, the head unit's built-in dealer/diagnostic menu lets you read the serial number straight from the dash. Cars equipped with the base Uconnect 200 do not have a documented on-screen serial routine.
Uconnect 8.4 (RE2) and Uconnect 8.4N (RB5)
- Switch the ignition to RUN/ACC and wait until the Uconnect screen finishes loading.
- Press and hold the driver-side temperature UP, the driver-side temperature DOWN, and the front DEFROST buttons at the same time.
- Hold the three buttons for about 7-10 seconds until the dealer/diagnostic interface appears.
- Browse to the radio or system information area and read the serial number listed on screen.
- Take a photo of the displayed serial so each character can be transcribed accurately.
Check it by Pulling Out the Radio
If the serial does not appear on display, the next step is checking the radio itself.
Many Dodge radios require physical access to the ID label attached to the unit.
Typical approach:
- Start by completely shutting off the engine - pull the key out.
- Then remove the trim panel.
- Next, release the mounting points and move the radio forward.
- Look for a barcode label showing the serial number.
To remove the radio from the 2014 Dodge Dart:
- Turn off the vehicle.
- Carefully pry the center stack bezel around the radio. The Dart uses friction clips.
- Unscrew the four mounting screws (Phillips).
- Slide the radio forward to access the serial label.
The Dart's dashboard is easy to work on. The trim clips usually release easily with a trim tool.
Find the Serial by Pulling Out the Radio
When the on-screen method is not available - for example on the base Uconnect 200 head unit - the chassis label on the back/top of the radio is the next reliable source for the serial number on the 2014 Dart.
- Safety first: switch the ignition off, remove the key, disconnect the negative battery terminal, and wait a few minutes; never tug on the yellow airbag/SRS connectors and stick to plastic trim tools to avoid shorts and broken clips.
- Tools you will need: plastic trim removal tool set, Phillips screwdriver, small Torx bit set, flashlight.
- Pop the centre dash bezel free using a plastic pry tool, starting at the lower edge and working up the sides; the bezel on the Dart is a single moulded piece secured by hidden clips.
- Disconnect the hazard switch and any HVAC/control connectors at the rear of the bezel, then set the trim aside on a clean cloth.
- Remove the four Phillips screws (two upper, two lower) holding the radio cage to the dash support bracket.
- Pull the radio straight rearward and unplug the antenna lead and the multi-pin power/data connectors on the back.
- Locate the printed sticker/barcode label on the top or side of the radio chassis - this carries the serial number along with the part number.
- Photograph the label and double-check ambiguous characters such as 0/O and 1/I before submitting the serial.
Example: Dodge Dart serial number label location
How Serial Numbers Usually Look on These Dart Radios
The 2014 Dodge Dart uses Uconnect radios with these common serial formats:
T00AM– Harman Uconnect (5.0") unitsT00BE– Continental variantsTM9– Earlier production units
Radio models: RA1 (5.0" base), RA3 (8.4" with nav option). The Dart was manufactured from 2013-2016 exclusively and used the Fiat-derived platform, but the Uconnect system is the same as other Dodge vehicles.
Common S/N Formats Used on 2014 Dart Units
The factory radios fitted to the 2014 Dart use the standard Mopar/Continental head-unit serial style. The exact prefix depends on which Uconnect tier the car shipped with.
Uconnect 8.4 (RE2) and Uconnect 8.4N (RB5)
- Typically printed as a 14-character alphanumeric string on the chassis label.
- Commonly begins with
T- frequent prefixes areT00AM,TM9orTQ1- or withA2Con Continental-built variants. - Often a continuous run of letters and digits with no dashes or spaces.
Uconnect 200 (Base CD)
- Usually carries a Mopar/Harman-style serial on the chassis label, so use the printed sticker on the unit itself as the reference.
- Copy the serial exactly as printed - never guess letters or digits that look unclear.
What Caused the Radio to Lock?
This vehicle experiences radio lockouts most commonly because of:
- Battery disconnect or replacement — the primary trigger on all Uconnect-equipped vehicles including the Dart.
- Young used-car buyers — the Dart was popular as a first car, meaning the code history is often lost during resale.
- Dead battery — compact cars like the Dart with aging batteries can drain enough to lock the radio.
- Blown fuse — blown radio fuse also triggers the lock.
Whatever caused it, the unlock code is permanently tied to the radio serial and never changes.
Fixing Common Code Entry Problems for 2014 Dart
After 3 failed code attempts on the Dart's Uconnect triggers a 60-minute lockout. The screen presents "WAIT". To clear it:
- Leave the ignition ON for the full 60 minutes — the ignition must stay ON.
- Cycling the ignition extends the wait.
Dart note: Because the Dart was popular with younger buyers who may not know the lockout rule sometimes cycle the ignition to "fix" it. Don't do this — just be patient.
As an affordable compact, meaning many owners acquired theirs used and may have submitted incorrect information. If the code is rejected, the standard cause is using the part number instead of the serial. The Dart's Uconnect serial is 14 characters, prefixed by T00AM, T00BE, or TM9. The part number (P... or 68...) is on the same label but does not generate a code.
If rejected, re-verify the serial and reach out for a free re-check.
Both Uconnect versions in the Dart use the touchscreen exclusively for code entry. Whether you have the 5.0" and the 8.4" both use digital number pads — no hardware buttons are used during code entry.
- Tap each digit on the touchscreen keypad.
- The radio auto-confirms after all four digits are entered.
If the screen is not responding, cycle the ignition once and wait 20 seconds for the system to restart.
On 8.4" Dart models, Dealer Mode is available to retrieve the serial: press and hold Climate Up + Climate Down + Front Defrost for 5 seconds, then go to System Info → Serial Number. On the smaller screen, pulling the radio is required to see the label.
- Serial number — 14 characters, starting with
T00AM,TM9, orT00BE. - Part number — starts with
Por68. Not the serial.
Despite being Fiat-platform-based, the Uconnect serial format is standard as all other Dodge vehicles.
When no code prompt appears after a power interruption:
- Confirm the ignition is in the ON position — not just ACC.
- Inspect the fuse panel — fuse failure stops the radio from powering on.
- Allow the system 10–20 seconds to boot before looking for the "ENTER CODE" screen.
For lower-trim Darts, the display is smaller but the code prompt behavior is the same.