1996 jetta radio antitheft code

[BountyHunta]

I took the stock radio out and had to put it back in. Now it needs a code to fire it back up! Problem is, the code card was lost by the previous owner and I don't know the code. Is there any help out there?

[boschmann]

You can try the long shot of looking on the side of the spare tire well if the pre-delivery mechanic left the sticker there or else you'll need to pull the radio & take it to the dealer to get the code.

[smiley herbert]

the code for mine was on the back side of the radio

[moyles902]

I have a 92 Jetta and my mechanic un plugged my radio. I have my code, but dont know how to get to the place to input the code. I have phoned the dealership and "VW Canada" they both told me i have to press a MODE button and SCAN button at the same time. the only problem is, i dont have a MODE button. If you could help me find my mode button, or get me to somewhere that i can input the code, that would be great.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by boschmann

You can try the long shot of looking on the side of the spare tire well if the pre-delivery mechanic left the sticker there or else you'll need to pull the radio & take it to the dealer to get the code.

[boschmann]

I think in some radios it's the seek & scan button. If that doesn't work try a few two button combinations (not the number buttons), it wont hurt anything.

[smiley herbert]

In the operating manual for the sound system next to the place where the code has been cut out (as instructed in the manual) Is a note that the dealer will provide the code free of charge. I called VW America and they honored their word. The dealer had to pull the radio.