Is remote necessary to reset code on kenwood kdc 319

ok I just found this info online and they say it came from the service manual for that stereo so I hope it helps:

You will need a Kenwood RC-410 remote control. This remote works on KDC-519, KDC-X859, KDC-319, KDC-4019, KDC-MP919, KDC-X759, KDC-419, KDC-X459, KDC-MPV619, KDC-MPV7019, KDC-2022, KDC-2022V, KRC-435, KRC-535 and KDC-X959

To reset the code do the following:

1) Turn on the car.
2) The faceplate rotates out and the CODE - - - - prompt appears.
3) Press >>' and Auto keys simultaneously on the faceplate and hold for 4 seconds. (If the faceplate rotates back into the console push on the upper left top edge of the faceplate and it will flip back around. Press the Eject button and then try it again.)
4) The screen will still say CODE, but the - - - - will disappear! When this happens press the 5 key on the remote twice and it enters a K on the display on the faceplate. Hit the >>' key on the faceplate.
5) Press the 2 key on the remote three times and it enters a C on the display on the faceplate. Hit the >>' key on the faceplate.
6) Press the 2 key on the remote once and it enters an A on the display on the faceplate. Hit the >>' key on the faceplate.
7) Press the 7 key on the remote twice and it enters an R on the display on the faceplate. Hit the >>' key on the faceplate.
8) The radio goes into All Off mode and you are set! Hit the SRC button on the faceplate to select CD, Radio, etc.

Above information source = http://techbybucky.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-to-reset-security-code-on-kenwood.html

Hello there,
Here's the Owners Manual with the wiring diagram on Page 29.

http://kenwoodusa.com/UserFiles/File/Global/Consumer/Manuals/KDCMPV7019.pdf

The diagram labels the wire's colors.

I hope that helps.

Auth Kenwood servicer can remove the security code if can prove it's not hot. He will check the serial number with data base to see if it's been reported stolen, If you have purchase reciept that will work.

Page 13 Auxiliary Input Display Setting.
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/UserFiles/File/Global/Consumer/Manuals/KDCMPV7019.pdf
Yes, the KDC 319 is covered in this instruction manual.

Look on page 22, lower right side in this link to your Kenwood KDC-319.
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/UserFiles/File/Global/Consumer/Manuals/KDCMPV7019.pdf
Yes, your KDC-319 is included in this document.

i think the security code on most kenwoods is KCAR. you have to enter the code from the remote control though.

dont put a code all those radio say that when first power up just push the source button to do what you want

go to Kenwood web site download owners manual PDF. (free)/ need remote no

try this one KCAR

This is the workshop procedure for resetting the code.

KENWOOD SECURITY CODE CLEAR procedure


Your radio will require one of the following procedures.

Type 1
During the code request mode, while holding the DISP key depressed, press and hold the Volume UP or DOWN key for 3 seconds (so that “…” disappears).
Then using your remote enter your code.

Type 2
Press the "Auto" button and "Track up" on face of radio at the same time. The four dash lines ( . . . . ) should "disappear".

Then using your remote enter your code.

Type 3
Model# DPX-4020 and DPX-4030
Press and hold the 1 then the 6 preset key (preset keys are the buttons on face of radio for storing you "favorite" radio stations). "C" should display.
Then using your remote, enter your code.


Enter your number from the remote control unit. Your code number is 5227 (KCAR)

* Press numeric key “5” ( 2 times ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key
* Press numeric key “2” ( 3 times ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key
* Press numeric key “2” ( 1 time ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key
* Press numeric key “7” ( 2 times ) and press the Track UP/Next Track key

The security is canceled and the set enters the TUNER mode!
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