How do I get the radio code for my VW Polo?
How to Enter a VW Radio Code
- Turn the radio on by pressing the “On” button.
- Press the “Preset 1” button to program the first number.
- Press the “Preset 2” button to program the second number in the radio code.
- Press and hold down the “Seek” button on the radio for two seconds until you hear a beep.
How do I get my VW Polo radio out of safe mode?
In order to get the VW radio out of SAFE 2 mode, you’ll need to make sure the radio connects to your car, then leave your radio on for one hour. After one hour, your radio will turn back to SAFE mode.
How do I reset my VW Polo radio?
Press the “MODE” and “SCAN” buttons simultaneously and hold them until “1000” appears on the radio display. Release the buttons as soon as this number appears. Refer to your Radio Card and use the station buttons (“1”, “2”, “3” and “4”) to input the code.
Why does my VW radio says safe?
If a car’s battery is replaced or dead, there will be at least a short time when the radio doesn’t have power. This break in power will activate the safe code security feature, because a radio has no way of knowing whether there is a burglary in progress or a car’s battery is being removed.
What should I do if my VW Radio is not working?
If your radio overheats often enough, then it’ll deteriorate to the point where it’s not functioning well anymore. You can fix this problem by rewiring your radio with thicker power and ground wires. It also can’t hurt to add a fan to the back or you can just start leaving your vents open.
Where are the cables on a VW Polo?
These two lengths of cables will each almost certainly be in two sections – a ‘tail’ sticking out from the aerial’s base, and a long length going from there to the back of the entertainment system via the vehicle’s B and A pillars on the nearside. The tail and the long length usually plug together, therefore, in the roof headliner gap.
Where do I find the code for my VW radio?
All it takes is an anti-theft code, which may be found in your owner’s manual. If you purchased your VW brand new, you probably received the code from the dealer. If you can’t find your code, you can call your nearest VW dealer and they’ll pull the code from the online VW database using your radio serial number.
Why is my DAB radio not working on my Polo GTI?
If the entertainment unit was removed and replaced at some prior time, then the DAB/FM signal/power cable, which would run around the back of the glovebox and thence to the back of the radio, might have got trapped/damaged and a wire broken in this fashion, therefore.