Radio code help

[emlotte]

Hi all,

I have a problem with my radio, I brought the car with what I was told was the radio code which it turns out not to be.

I am in the middle east so can not just pop around to the local decoder to have it sorted out, can any one advise please.

The radio is an Alpine XQD101550LNF serial number AL7RV710QY628415B, I can not find an online decoding service for this model.

Is there a direct off the shelf plug in replacement?
I believe that some wiring changes are required for non standard radios, is this true.

Please someone help I hate driving around without music.

Emlotte