Stereo Codes

[Madisonberesford]

HELP! I changed the battery on My 1995 Jetta GL and the stereo is now in SAFE mode.... Unfortunately i dont have the codes.... can you help? [email protected]

[Sadeeq]

First check your manual if you have it. Maybe the original owner had it written in the radio section.
If that fails, you'll probably have to take it in to a VW dealer.
I was talking to an ex VW mewchanic and he said that they have to hook the car up to a computer, then send the temporary code they get to VW headquarters from where a permanent one is returned.

[Madisonberesford]

Do You know if that will cost anything to have done?

WOuld it be more economical to install another one I have?

[Sadeeq]

I'm hoping that it is provided free, but time will tell.
I asked the service guy to get it for me while my car is in the shop for other warantee work. Time will tell.
It never hurts to ask. Call up your local VW service dept.

[Sadeeq]

Robert Larson's VW of Lakewood/Tacoma wants $37 to get the code.
Still a lot cheaper than buying a new radio.

[termitesgraffix]

My girlfriend had the same deal...the dealer has a master code that will allow you to reset your head unit. It was FREE... go to it...
Have any other questions feel free toemailme...
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[HeirMuench]

There is a specific procedure for getting radio codes. First you hace to have the special tools to pull the radio out. Second, you have to write down the serial number stampped on the side of the radio. Then you can call the VW Dealership with the Vin number of the veh and the serial number of the radio and they can enter the info into VW and it returns a radio code. Check your manual about entering radio codes, it is different buttons on different radios.