Toyota Auris Radio Code — Unlock It Online

Your Toyota Auris radio code is the four-digit PIN that reactivates the stereo after any power interruption. Battery replacement, a flat battery, or electrical work will lock the OEM radio — the display shows CODE and the unit will not function until you enter the correct number.

The Auris was Toyota's European-market hatchback sold from 2006 to 2018 in two generations. It used OEM radios supplied by Fujitsu Ten and Pioneer, the same suppliers found across Toyota's European range including the Yaris and Corolla. Code entry methods and serial number formats are consistent across both generations, though later models with Toyota Touch & Go may handle things slightly differently.

Why the Toyota Auris Radio Locks

Toyota's anti-theft audio protection is standard across all European-market OEM radios from this era. The lock activates the moment the head unit's power supply is interrupted. Common causes:

• Routine battery replacement — even if done quickly
• Battery going completely flat from a prolonged stand
• Disconnecting the battery for mechanical or electrical work
• Removal of the head unit for any reason
• A blown audio circuit fuse

Auris Generations and Radio Systems

Generation	Chassis Code	Years	Typical Radio	OEM Supplier
Auris I	E150	2006–2010	Toyota OEM CD/radio	Fujitsu Ten / Pioneer
Auris I facelift	E150 FL	2010–2012	Toyota OEM CD / Toyota Touch	Fujitsu Ten / Pioneer
Auris II	E180	2012–2015	Toyota Touch / Touch & Go	Fujitsu Ten / Pioneer
Auris II facelift	E180 FL	2015–2018	Toyota Touch & Go / Touch 2	Fujitsu Ten / Pioneer

The Auris I used a traditional single-DIN head unit with preset-button code entry. From the Auris I facelift onwards, Toyota introduced its Toyota Touch touchscreen — and from the Auris II, the more advanced Touch & Go navigation system. Later MID/touchscreen units may re-authenticate automatically after power restoration rather than requiring a traditional PIN. If your Auris II touchscreen powers up normally, no code is needed.

How to Find the Toyota Auris Radio Serial Number

On-screen display (most Auris models)

1. With the radio in the CODE state, press and hold preset buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for two to three seconds.
2. The serial number scrolls across the display. Write it down completely.
3. If this combination does not work, try 2 and 6, or press and hold the source button.

From the label on the unit

1. Insert DIN extraction keys into the slots on both sides of the radio panel and gently pull the unit forward.
2. On the Auris I, the radio is a standard single-DIN unit that slides out on DIN rails.
3. Read the barcode label on the top or side of the casing. The serial number is printed beneath the barcode.
4. Slide the unit back in firmly before looking up the code.

Toyota OEM radio serials for the Auris range are typically 10–14 characters and may begin with a letter-number prefix. Visit the brands page and select Toyota to retrieve your code.

How to Enter the Code on a Toyota Auris

Preset-button radios (Auris I)

1. Turn on the ignition — the display shows CODE.
2. Use preset buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4 to set each digit. Press each button multiple times to cycle to the correct digit value.
3. Confirm by pressing button 5 or 6 (or wait for auto-acceptance after a brief pause).
4. The radio unlocks and begins operating.

Toyota Touch / Touch & Go (Auris II)

1. A numeric keypad appears automatically on the touchscreen when the unit is in the CODE state.
2. Tap each digit of your code, then tap OK to confirm.

Error Messages and Lockout Recovery

• CODE — Normal locked state; enter your PIN.
• ERR — Wrong code entered; remaining attempts still available.
• WAIT — Temporary lockout after too many wrong attempts. Leave the ignition on for 60 minutes.
• LOCKED — Extended lockout. Keep the radio powered for one full hour, then try again with the confirmed correct code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What serial number format does the Toyota Auris radio use?

The Auris OEM radio serial is typically a 10–14 character alphanumeric string supplied by Fujitsu Ten or Pioneer. It can be shown on-screen using the preset 1+6 button hold method, or read directly from the unit label.

My Auris II touchscreen turned on normally after a battery change — do I still need a code?

No. If the Touch & Go or Touch 2 system powers up without showing a code entry screen, it has re-authenticated automatically. No PIN is required in this case.

Does the Toyota Auris radio code work in a different Toyota model?

Yes — the code follows the unit's serial number. As long as the physical radio unit is the same, the code is valid regardless of which Toyota it is installed in.

How many wrong attempts before the Auris radio locks?

Most Toyota OEM units allow three to ten attempts before imposing a WAIT period. After one hour with the ignition on, the counter resets. There is no permanent lock on standard Auris OEM radios.

Can I use the VIN or logbook to get my Auris radio code from Toyota?

Toyota dealers may require the VIN and proof of ownership to look up the code on their system. The serial number method described here is independent of the dealer and produces the same result.

Get your Toyota Auris radio code in seconds — visit our brands page, select Toyota, enter the serial number from your unit, and your four-digit PIN will be ready immediately.