Author Topic: RADIO CODE? (Read 2783 times)

Jumbojim · « **on:** 22 April 2013, 12:49 »

Gentlemen

I have just bought a 2008 GTI FSI 2.0 turbo, with the SATNAV and RADIO in one unit, but I do not have any radio code info. and I need to disconnect the battery.
Please tell me, will I need a code and if so, how do I get to know what it is?

Thanks

Rhyso · « **Reply #1 on:** 22 April 2013, 13:13 »

If its the original unit fitted to the car then you won't need the radio code

Jumbojim · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 April 2013, 16:51 »

Thank you Moderator, that is what I was hoping you would say.

Jumbojim · « **Reply #3 on:** 17 May 2013, 10:23 »

WRONG
Alas a four digit radio code is needed, as I found out the hard way.

Jimble · « **Reply #4 on:** 17 May 2013, 11:00 »

It would seem it wasn't unit that was originally fitted in the car then? A lot of nav units are retrofitted due to the cost, some sellers write the code on the unit itself but unless your unit has then you'll need to take it to a specialist to get it unlocked, this is assuming that you can't find out where the unit came from.

Jumbojim · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 May 2013, 10:44 »

Thanks Jimble, the position is just as you described, can you recommend a specialist please?

nige smith · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 May 2013, 20:54 »

I've recently used www.radio-code.co.uk after changing the battery in my daughters' Corsa. Type in the serial number of the radio, (usually found on the side of the radio), and for £8.99 they send you the code on-line. Cheaper & easier than my local Vauxhall dealer who wanted £30 & the car for a day!

Hope that helps!

bobotheclown · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 May 2013, 21:55 »

I think you can simply ask a VW dealership to give you the code for free?

dubber36 · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 May 2013, 10:15 »

Quote from: bobotheclown on 22 May 2013, 21:55

I think you can simply ask a VW dealership to give you the code for free?

They need the radio serial number and the chassis number of the car that it was originally fitted to. No good if it's been retro fitted.

nige smith · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 May 2013, 14:00 »

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Re: RADIO CODE?

« Reply #7 on: 22 May 2013, 21:55 »

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I think you can simply ask a VW dealership to give you the code for free

I tried that with my outgoing RCD310, but they said it had to be fitted to the car to access the code!