vw beetle radio code

[equine_dell]

need help figuiring out radio code, i am replacing my radio in my 99 beetle. Does the code come from the serial number on the radio? Please help, I have the serial number.

[hako]

As far as I'm aware the serial number has no code included in it and you will need to go to VW to get them to give you the code - they will need the VIN from the car the replacement radio came from I think but check first. I've read that you can run into a lot of trouble using aftermarket radios in New Beetles if you don't know what you are doing so I'd do as much research as possible before pulling wires etc.

[equine_dell]

Thanks for the input, I don't have to worry about rewiring because I am putting in another vw beetle radio. But I don't know the vin # of the car it came out of.