2000 radio odd problem

[craigie_32571]

I have a 2000 jetta GLS, stock premium radio/cassette. I changed out the driver's side headlight and now the radio has no sound (the display reads 88.3 FM - no presets, volume, cassette, etc works but the display lights and alarm system still work. I took it to the local dealer (car!) to get the code for the radio but they didn't put it in because the display did not read "SAFE" (they said I may have fried the receiver putting in the headlight, but wouldn't the fuse have burnt out?) Do you think the radio is just locked? Any help would be Great! Thanks

[ponchonutty]

Not really. Those Jettas are very bothersome. My dealer blamed me for all my problems because I would put gas in the car!!!!!

[craigie_32571]

I also removed the battery to install the headlight bulb. So, do you think I fried the receiver? Or do I just need the radio code? (since I unhooked the battery) Any help on this would be great.

[boschmann]

The radio is able to tell it is still in the same vehicle & doesn't go into safe mode. More likely when you reconnected the battery the power flickered a few times & screwed something up. The only thing you might try is to disconnect the power again & reconnect to see of the problem clears. If problem persists take it to someone knowledgabe with a VAG-COM that isn't wanting to sell a new radio & have them try to re-program the radio.

[craigie_32571]

Thanks Boschmann for the radio tip! You were right on the money!