97 jetta stock radio "safe" mode?

[deth33]

someone gave me a 97 jetta.

it has the stock disc changer and head unit. the previous owner told me they locked it with some code you punch into the 6 memory buttons on the head unit face. they forgot the code. how do i unlock it?

[amorton]

Call a VW dealer with your VIN number and they can look it up.

[UmakeitIbreakit]

My dealer told me they have to have the stereo's number as well, meaning they had to pull it. Cost $43.

[pissboy]

pull your radio out and get the numbers yourself and see if they will give you the code. I doubt it but try it. I had to take my 98 back to get the code for the radio. you can make your own radio puller out of a wire hanger cut 2 pieces about 8 inches long and bend them in a U then slide in about 1 inch to the radio and push them to the side windows and pull the radio should pop out.