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The guide below will show you exactly where to find your Bosch radio serial number.
Bosch Screen Radio
Get your serial from the screen
Turn on the ignition and radio. Enter any incorrect code three times deliberately. The screen will lock and display your Serial Number, Device Number and Date.
Note all three values exactly as shown. You need all three to get your code.
Bosch Standard Radio
Remove the radio to find your serial
Use a flat-head screwdriver or release keys to remove the trim surround, then slide the unit out.
The serial is on the sticker label on the back of the casing. It starts with 815CM, 905CM, 217CM or CM followed by alphanumeric characters (for example, 815CM8583A9207566 or 905CM0408G1197184).
What your Bosch serial looks like
Bosch Screen3143720
Device7612830076Date13.07.26
Bosch 815CM815CM8583A9207566
Bosch 905CM905CM0408G1197184
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Radio & label examples
Bosch 815CM radio unit
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What vehicles have Bosch radios fitted?
Bosch units have been fitted to Vauxhall, Nissan, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and other vehicles. The 815CM serial prefix identifies a Bosch unit.
What does a Bosch serial number look like?
Standard Bosch serials begin with 815CM. Navigation units may display the serial on screen after entering incorrect codes three times.
How long does delivery take?
Bosch radio codes are typically delivered within 60 minutes of ordering.
Do I always need to remove the radio?
No. For Bosch navigation units fitted to Vauxhall Connect and Nissan Connect systems, the serial is retrieved on screen. For standard head units, removal is required.
My code does not work. What should I do?
Check the complete serial. For screen-based retrieval, make sure the device number was also noted correctly. Contact us if the problem persists. All codes are guaranteed.
Is a Bosch radio code the same as a Vauxhall Connect code?
If your Vauxhall has a Connect or navigation system with a serial that includes 815CM, then yes, it is a Bosch unit. Use the Vauxhall page on this site for the full screen-retrieval guide.
Will the code work again after a battery change?
Yes. The code is permanently linked to your radio. Keep it stored safely.
Does the screen retrieval method damage my radio?
No. Entering three incorrect codes to trigger the serial display is a built-in feature on these units and will not harm the radio.
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