How does anti theft work on a VW radio?
Volkswagens have an anti-theft feature built into the radio. Every time you turn off the radio and remove the key, a red light in the face plate will start to blink: this signals that the radio is in anti-theft mode. Anyone who does not know the radio code can’t operate it if it is removed from the car.
How do you reset the radio code on a VW?
How to Reset a VW Radio Code. Volkswagens have an anti-theft feature built into the radio. Every time you turn off the radio and remove the key, a red light in the face plate will start to blink: this signals that the radio is in anti-theft mode. Anyone who does not know the radio code can’t operate it if it is removed from the car.
What does the red light mean on a VW radio?
Every time you turn off the radio and remove the key, a red light in the face plate will start to blink: this signals that the radio is in anti-theft mode. Anyone who does not know the radio code can’t operate it if it is removed from the car.
Where is the radio code on a VW Skoda?
Find the code in the instruction booklet that came with your vehicle: it should be on the Radio Card, next to the table of contents. 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.
What to do if you lose your radio code on a VW?
If you do not have the user manual that came with your Volkswagen, or otherwise have lost the radio code, you may need to remove the radio unit, get the its serial number and call your Volkswagen dealer. If you enter the radio code incorrectly twice in a row, the radio will lock for one hour, preventing you from using it or re-entering the code.
Where do you find the radio serial number on a VW?
Never take the serial number from any printed paperwork or user guides, since this may not match the actual Volkswagen radio fitted to the car. Instead, take the serial number from either a label or an engraving on the top or side of your Volkswagen stereo, to ensure the supplied Volkswagen radio code is accurate.