A simple way to permanently delete your unit's security password. No Condi Hackmode or TestMode commands needed.

I wrote a simple script that will delete the security PASSWORD for most Win CE based F, Z, and X series units. I can't say whether it will work with the very old units, and it won't work with the model numbers ending in 50 or greater,  or Nex units. If your model isn't included, there is an alternate method that works with some NEX and AVH models. Service Password Method

1. Format a smallish SD (32 GB or less) Must be FAT32 format.
2. Download and Unzip the file attached at the bottom of this post.
3. Copy the unzipped files into the root of the SD  (TestMode.key and ScriptExec.ini from my zip).
4. No other files on the SD. Eject it from your PC and insert into your AVIC. If nothing happens after 5 seconds. turn off your ignition for a few seconds, then turn it on.
5. You should see a prompt to press any key. Press any button (volume-+ or trk <,>).
6. Done. Remove the SD and restart your unit. No more password.

Note that the TestMode.KEY included here is only used to run scripts. It will not put your unit into the Maintenance menu. Also note that the script copies your existing PASSWORD.DAT file to the SD - just in case. So make sure it is not write-protected.

And a word of advice - In the future, don't set a password. It is no deterrent to a thief since there is no visible indicator that it has a password lock.(he will smash your window and destroy your dash regardless). Plus, he'll find this thread and unlock it. So save yourself the hassle a year from now when your car battery dies and you can't remember the password.

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Password removal script

Password Removal Script.zip

RonS

You are good with linux script!

Great work mate

RonS

 

You are good with linux script!

 

Great work mate

Thanks, but I wish it was linux. This script language is not well documented. It seems like a subset of Windows script language. Many fancier things I tried didn't work as expected. So I tried to keep it as simple as possible.

THANKS! THIS WORKED GREAT!

Thanks, a great script and this worked super 

Worked amazing had some work done on my car and they removed the battery! Long story short this worked and was sooooooo easy!!!!! thank you a ton

Thank you!It saved me

Perfekt!

Hatte das Problem, dass bei meinem AVIC-F930BT das Passwort weg war. Vorbesitzer von dem Radio wusste den Code nicht mehr.

Hat keine 5 Sekunden gedauert und mein Radio war entsperrt.

Vielen Dank!

  Thanks! Works perfect...

Brilliant.

Thank you very much!

Thank you so much for this, RonS.  It has worked perfectly and saved us so much hassle!

Worked like a charm. Been without a radio and clock for months.

Honda was useless.

Thanks Mate , Works great!!! After a couple of days without nav/radio No music and lost on the way you helpt great THNKX!

Thanks Mate , Works great!!! After a couple of days without nav/radio No music and lost on the way you helpt great THNKX!

You're welcome and glad to help. I'm deleting your quote of the entire post #1 since it is redundant and, from time-to-time, I update and/or clarify instructions based on feedback. I don't want to have to go looking for other copies.

You Rock!!!!!!!!! worked perfect;y.....Thank you

Thanks mate!

Your voodoo-black magic script worked like a charm. 

Ok, sorry if this is a stupid question.  

I bought a truck used that had the AVIC X910BT already installed.  I lost the contact info from the guy I purchased the truck from and I now just have the password screen up.  I've tried all of the generic ones to try and guess it with no avail.  I used this script with an SD card but all it did was copy over a system file to the card that I can't open on Windows or MAC to read.  I can't get to my Source button to just run the SD card to run the script to reset the passcode.  Is there something I'm missing or doing wrong?  Any help would be great.  Thank you!

On 12/19/2017 at 10:55 AM, racer6489 said:

Ok, sorry if this is a stupid question.  

 

I bought a truck used that had the AVIC X910BT already installed.  I lost the contact info from the guy I purchased the truck from and I now just have the password screen up.  I've tried all of the generic ones to try and guess it with no avail.  I used this script with an SD card but all it did was copy over a system file to the card that I can't open on Windows or MAC to read.  I can't get to my Source button to just run the SD card to run the script to reset the passcode.  Is there something I'm missing or doing wrong?  Any help would be great.  Thank you!

I'm surprised it worked on a X910, that's an older model. If the script worked it copied a file to SD called PASSWORD.DAT. Then it deleted the file from the head unit, which should unlock your unit during the next reboot. 

Windows doesn't know what to do with a .DAT file. If you want to view what's in the file, right-click and select "open with" and choose Notepad.

On 12/19/2017 at 10:55 AM, racer6489 said:

I can't get to my Source button to just run the SD card to run the script to reset the passcode.  Is there something I'm missing or doing wrong?

I'm confused - you just said you ran the script. What does "Source" have to do with it?

I just downloaded your script and used it on my AVIC-F930BT, and it worked perfectly.

Tried alot of different other sites, but yours was definetly the fastest, and most secure!

Thanks a bunch

perfect!!!!!

This is exactly what was required. Thanks. 

Worked great for f9220bt. Many thanks.

Super! Thanks a lot!

WOOHOO I'm a hacker now! (thanks to your sweet little script, Thanks!!)