Does anyone have access to radio codes?

[dubber36]

I'm about to swap the radio from one Phaeton to another, but am pretty sure I'll need a code. I'm sure the dealers used to be able to get them using the VIN and serial number, but I suspect they either are too young to know what a radio code is, or will want a stupid amount of money.

Can anyone help please?

 

[Dellmassive]

Modern radios are coded to the car with OEM software.

The old radio needs to be programmed as remove from one car. Before being added to a different one....

Not done it myself, and not sure what software is needed?

@Dav-Tec may be able to offer more accurate advise?

 

[dubber36]

Lee, it's a Phaeton. It's 20 years old.

 

[Dellmassive]

Lol... Oops.

Um, I'll get my coat.

 

[Dellmassive]

This may help?

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[dubber36]

There are online places like on your page 2, but they charge for it. The dealers have access, but they charge too, even tho' it costs them nothing. I was hoping to find someone on the inside because I'm tight.

 

[Dellmassive]

Absolutely.

It can't hurt too ask.

 

[dubber36]

None topic.

It didn't need a code in the end. Cars were so much better in the old days.

 

[jmecherGogaie]

You’re right, dealers can still get the code, but most of them either charge quite a bit or just don’t bother anymore.

All you actually need is the radio’s serial number (it’s on a sticker on the unit itself, usually you have to pull the radio out to see it) . Once you’ve got that, the code can be generated pretty easily.

If you don’t want to deal with the dealer, you can just use an online service like radiocodepro.com — it’s usually cheaper and quicker than going through VW, and you only need the serial number, nothing else.

 

[DXX]

Lee, it's a Phaeton. It's 20 years old.

Are you hoping to tune in to Dave Lee Travis?