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Help, 2000 new beettle, Radio won't work and has a message says 88.3 am "MAN"???


seraphcynic
09-25-2008, 05:55 PM
Hi,

I changed my battery yesterday, and right after I changed it, my radio didn't work, and showed only 88.3 AM MAN. I tried to put the radio code in, however, no matter how hard I push the buttons, it won't go away. :confused:

Please, help, help.

s.c.

Franco2112
09-27-2008, 09:52 AM
Your radio needs a four digit # code number to enter. If it's not in your sound system operation manual you will have to get it from the dealer at no cost. You will have to give them the serial # that's at the driverside door next to the load rating sticker. It looks like this VWG852O795544114. If you can't locate the sticker have your cars VIN # ready and they can get it for you this way. When you have the code turn off, then turn on your radio. It should say SAFE. After 3 sec. the # 1000 will appear. Use the radio station preset buttons 1 to 4 to enter the code. One button for each number. After entering all numbers press the right side > of the seek button for longer than 2 sec. Your done.

seraphcynic
09-29-2008, 12:05 PM
Thanks so much for relpy.However, I had my Radio Code. the issue is that I can switch to the safe mode. it was stucked with AM88.7 forever, and without any voice. The dealer suggested me change the radio. I just wonder if there is anyway to go around. I can't afford it.Thank you.SC

Franco2112
09-29-2008, 01:32 PM
Have you tried disconnecting the battery again? It may reset that way.

seraphcynic
09-30-2008, 01:25 PM
let me try, but how can I turn off the battery? Should I go to dealer?
Or ?
Thanks.

Franco2112
09-30-2008, 01:45 PM
Simply disconnect your negative(black) battery cable first, then disconnect your positive(red) battery cable. Wait ten minutes, then connect positive(red) cable first, then negative(black) cable. If you are not comfortable in doing this by all means see the dealer.

seraphcynic
09-30-2008, 03:12 PM
Thanks so much,

Soooo sooo Much:loser:

Franco2112
09-30-2008, 03:21 PM
Don't understand what you mean?

seraphcynic
10-01-2008, 02:29 AM
Thanks, Franco.
it works.
I just simply disconnected the battery, and reconnected it. And it works perfectly.
Thanks so much,

SC

Franco2112
10-03-2008, 11:58 AM
Great! I know how it feels not to have a radio while driving.:smile:

Popsters
11-28-2008, 11:36 PM
I had the exact same problem as seraphcynic, and was able to solve it in exactly the same way as suggested by Franco2112. Thanks for posting the question and answer, guys! :evillol:

The dealer wanted to sell me a new radio for $350! :eek7: And they have been keeping me waiting for 6 weeks while they were supposedly ordering the new radio. The idiots! :shakehead Aren't those dealer guys supposed to know their stuff?

Thanks again.

Pops

Franco2112
12-11-2008, 01:00 PM
Glad to help Pops.
Franco

dav97236
01-03-2010, 06:27 PM
I just purchased a used 1999 new beetle and the radio says 88.3 Sounds familar right ? I've run through all the steps disconnected the battery for 10 minutes to get safe to come up and then 1000 3 seconds later. Now my question is when I use presets 1-4 to enter my code should it show the code on the display as I input it because mine shows nothing but 1000 while pressing preset buttons. Is my radio just screwed ?

Franco2112
01-03-2010, 10:32 PM
It should show your code as you enter it. Sorry
Franco

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