RegWorts wrote:
The details in the photos are not in the normal Chrysler radio format and as Chrysler do not normally make radios then I`m surprised to see it with a Fiat/Alfa Romeo label.
The chances are that it is a VIN coded radio which has to be linked to your car electronics.
I still think your only options are the Main Dealer or a Radio Decoding Service
This is the deal: Fiat 500 was only produced at Poland, Europe, until maybe 1 or 2 years ago. Since Fiat wanted to join american market, it was made a deal with Chrysler so that FIAT cars are sold and everything else at Chrysler's dealers - and 500 is the 'entry car' for the american market. Also, since USA is a very expensive country to place an industry, they installed the industry that produces the 500 at Mexico, and from there they are sent to USA without taxes, due to a international agreement between the 2 countries.
Brazil also has an agreement with Mexico, so the 500 that is sold here is the same sold at USA, since 1 or 2 years ago. Before, the 500 sold in Brazil was made in Poland.
The radio has an anti-theft device that is based on the communication between the radio and the car's computer, so if the radio is installed at other car, they won't 'comunicate' and the stolen radio is useless. Don't know much more than that, but, anyway, if there's someone able to help me out, I'll be with my eyes at the topic. Better luck to all the other who wont wait for 1-2 months to listen to music inside his brand new car 🙁
Thanks.