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  • Re: "SAFe" radio code
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 17 Mar 2002 09:24:43 -0500
    ...Every one has a code that you need to know to get the radio to work. If you do not have the code, you...
  • Radio security code input ??
    Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
    Thu, 2 Aug 2001 13:04:45 -0600
    Hi Volks, I need some help. What is the procedure for inputting the security code into the stock radios? Thanks Glen [text/html]
  • FS: Heidelberg Radio
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hooper
    Sat, 2 Aug 2003 11:29:18 -0400
    I have a working Heidelberg Radio that came out of my 87 Westy FS. Asking $50. Mark Hooper Charleston SC 95 EVC 83 Westy
  • Re: Short Wave Radio (& ingnition noise?)
    Historical mailing list - Joe Hubert
    Thu, 3 Apr 1997 21:38:36 -0800
    Hi Chuck, I use my Amateur Radio mobile setup for shortwave listening when I travel. I'm using a Kenwood TS50 HF Tranceiver as...
  • Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:06:35 -0400
    ...There is no radio. DIN standards were set in 1984. >*Will any DIN radio fit in the dashboard opening?* The hole is pretty close...
  • Re: radio-frozen SAFe
    Historical mailing list - ROGunter
    Fri, 17 Apr 1998 19:10:34 EDT
    Pat, The 4 holes are for taking the radio out. Take 2 pieces of heavy guage wire (a coat hanger) and cut them about...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Sirius Radio alternatives
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Thu, 18 Sep 2003 11:48:45 -0600
    On the subject of eclectic alternatives to commercial radio , please allow me to direct you to www.ckua.org This Canadian station is a...
  • Re: mounting cb radio?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:13:25 -0500
    At 11:14 AM 1/16/2009, pickle vanagon wrote: >I was given a CB radio (this one: >http://www.radioshack.com/product/index...
  • Re: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:28:10 -0400
    ...How about > visibility? Can you actually see the dial/screen/front of the radio from > the drivers seat? That's the problem I've...
  • Neat Christmas Present Idea (tangental VW content)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 09 Dec 1996 18:33:41 -0500 (EST)
    ...My grandmother bought a new radio, and wanted to get rid of her old one, which was a late 30s model upright radio with...
  • Re: spam: OT: Another free satellite radio offer
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sun, 21 Nov 2004 16:52:59 -0800
    ...Another free satellite radio offer Here's another free Sirius satellite radio offer that got posted that was for the guys you see here...
  • Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 20:08:15 -0500
    The Anit-Theft LED is the dead give-a-way to the fact that whenever power is removed from the radio, either by pulling...
  • Need Recommendation: Audio System for 85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 09:33:35 -0500
    I replaced the original Heidelberg radio with a Sony in 92. Fit perfectly but has given up the ghost. Now I can't seem...
  • 89 Westy with crazy German Blaupunkt radio.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 00:10:20 -0500 (EST)
    The new-to-me 89Westy (no name yet, although it might become "Box of Rain") has a Blaupunkt radio, with what I believe is...
  • [Fwd: Radio Removal]
    Historical mailing list - Jack Ck.
    Mon, 09 Jun 1997 20:29:21 -0700
    ...7bit Does anybody does how to remove the original radio on a 87 Wolfsburg? Jack.
  • Radio Antenna
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Jul 1997 17:41:51 -0400 (EDT)
    Has anyone successfully installed an electric retractable radio antenna in a Vanagon? If so, what brand of antenna did you use, and how hard...
  • Radio reset info
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Sun, 6 Aug 2000 10:08:44 -0400
    Could someone forward that email that describes how to reset the radio? Accidentally deleted it. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon...
  • Re: Radio codes : more info.
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 25 Nov 2002 09:15:23 -0500
    I gave my dealer my car's VIN number ('89 Jetta) and the number from the junkyard radio--no problem. The radio doesn't...
  • Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:33:55 -0500
    The newer radios have a control tied to the ignition. The Vanagons do not have that wire in the harness. You will need to...
  • Re: mounting cb radio?
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:28:12 -0600
    >I was given a CB radio (this one: > http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102604) for > christmas, and am hoping I might...
  • Re: mounting cb radio?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:00:17 -0800
    ...mounting cb radio? > To: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> > Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > Date: Friday, January 16, 2009, 12:45 PM > Do you...
  • Re: Radio Code for original Heidelberg VW Radio
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Wed, 31 Dec 2003 00:44:57 -0800
    ...Radio Code for original Heidelberg VW Radio >Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:53:11 -0800 > >Does anyone have the instructions handy for decoding...
  • Re: stock antenna - no AM stations?
    Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
    Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:05:11 -0700
    ...The fact that you have had the same poor AM results with 3 radios still points at the antenna, and not a radio fault...
  • Re: AW: 86 Radio Heildberg V Help
    Historical mailing list - drc11
    Mon, 7 Jun 1999 07:26:55 -0700
    Have you tried talking to a radio repair shop? Seems like they might know how to disengage that thing! Madeline '90 Syncro
  • Vanagons for sale in the SF Bay area (correction)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Apr 1995 12:23:12 -0700
    ...1990 dark blue, 33k miles, Automatic, Power steering, A/C, Power windows & door locks, CC, Radio/Casette 1989 charcoal, 53k miles, Standard, Power steering...
  • Re: Radio problem
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Sun, 25 Sep 1994 09:40:44 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Also, some radios (typically older ones) have an antenna trimmer > > adjustment that tunes the radio to the antenna. Look for a slotted screw > > type...
  • Re: Ham radio ?
    Historical mailing list - John C. Rodger
    Sun, 2 Mar 2003 08:35:08 -0500
    ...Ham radio ? Just wondering if anyone on the list is a Ham radio operator? John KC2JOD 1990 vanagon GL
  • Radio Code for original Heidelberg VW Radio
    Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
    Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:53:11 -0800
    Does anyone have the instructions handy for decoding the original radio? I forgot that when my van was in the body shop they would...
  • Re: radio
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:21 -0800
    ...radio >> >> a handy thing to remember is for radios that like an accessory >> position on >> the ignition switch ..that vanagons don't have .. >> is...
  • Re: 12 Volt for radio.
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Thu, 7 Aug 2003 07:46:14 -0400
    ...The radio cut out. I can only assume the old radio was connected to the dimmer circuit. I'd like the radio to work...
  • Re: Bosch or NGK plugs?
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 16:49:51 -0800
    ...It'll work no better than the WR7DTC, but may cause radio >interference. > Having used W7DTCs in 4 Vanagons for a total of around...
  • Re: Do European FM Radios work in North America?
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 18:27:09 -0500
    There is usually a switch on the radios to move them from one setup to another. I haven't looked at the back of...
  • Re: Radio problem
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Sat, 24 Sep 1994 10:51:43 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Also, some radios (typically older ones) have an antenna trimmer adjustment that tunes the radio to the antenna. Look for a slotted screw type...
  • Re: Supplying power to the stock radio...
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:00:49 -0500
    "Fitz-Randolph, Douglas" wrote: > > Does anyone know if there is a way to have the stock "Heidelberg" radio come > on and off with the...
  • Re: VW Radio Wiring?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Thu, 24 Jan 2002 14:49:35 GMT
    ...Essentially, the old plugs forom the factory radio plugged right in (if you don't have them, hit a junkyard - any VW radio plugs...
  • Re: In-Dash Weather Band Radio?
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 19:23:34 -0800
    ...I have been looking for a comparable in-dash head unit for my >Westy which has weather bands along with radio and cassette or...
  • Re: Radio Retrofit
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 15:17:07 -0400
    At 14:18 4/20/2000, Scott Semyan wrote: >Since my current radio is truly "off" when I turn it off, will my new...
  • Heidelburg radios
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Sun, 6 Aug 2000 10:07:44 -0400
    I have heard a lot of talk about these radios, and mine has long been removed from my Vanagon. I take it that it...
  • Looking for a radio replacement
    Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
    Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:30:10 -0400
    ...I'm looking for a radio replacement with a CD reader. Does anyone have a suggestion? Best regards.
  • Getting the Radio Reset ???
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 12:11:21 EDT
    Hi All, After disconnecting the battery, My Radio/casset player is in the "safe mode" How do I rester it? I cant get Art...
  • VW Radio pig tail ...
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:27:01 -0700
    I would like to install my VW radio. Premium Audio with CD control. I wonder if any of you have a pig tail for...
  • Re: radio help (Sorry, my mistake)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 19:52:58 -0800
    ...I have a 96 Clarion VW radio and I have done this before. Maybe the dealer thought the newer radio was the same as...
  • Heidelberg Radio Repair
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 30 Apr 2002 06:14:30 EDT
    I'm looking for someone with some experience in repairing the original Heidelberg radio in my '87 Westy. It is the model with all...
  • Time for a new Radio, Any suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - KK AL
    Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:42:05 -0700
    Hey Folks, Our old trusty Kenwood radio is on it's last leg, so it needs to be replaced. I saw a Bose on...
  • Re: RADIOSHACK electronic cleaner ? I used NAPA's brand
    Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 18:30:00 -0500
    All the dude's in Radio shack want to sell cell phones. Ask for anything else and it's like asking for car parts...
  • Fw: Radio removal..
    Historical mailing list - KBatzler
    Sun, 18 Oct 1998 18:08:30 -0700
    It's in the Bentley manual on page 90.32, you can see the holes in the front of the radio....but there may...
  • How to install Sirius antenna?
    Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
    Sun, 27 Aug 2006 19:58:09 -0700
    Has anyone on the list installed Sirius satellite radio in a Vanagon? The installation instructions that came with my radio are obviously aimed at...
  • Re: Radio security code input ??
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 2 Aug 2001 15:55:09 EDT
    ...He has a page with instructions for Heidelberg radios there. http://foxx.tripod.com/vw/ BenT
  • Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 15 Jun 2003 11:01:20 -0700
    ...The original radio never had a 15 circuit (12V in the key on position) only a 30 circuit (12V constant). Some radios don't...
  • s-a-f-e code on VW radios [a day early :) ]
    Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
    Thu, 10 Jul 2003 16:54:24 -0400
    ...I'm an aspiring Heidelberg radio thief. I keep a set of radio removal pins on my keyring at all times. I can have...
  • Re: 85 Westy radio connection
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:41:48 -0800
    ...to play radio with key on > > and motor not started? > how can radio be connected to power when > > key is off. Move connection on...
  • Re: Trying to get radio to safe mode
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:33:44 -0700
    ...The good - The radio fired up! Ironically the anti-theft radio did not display "SAFE" and appears to need no code. The bad- no...
  • Re: Sound system upgrade for Eurobago
    Historical mailing list - Joe Hubert
    Sun, 28 Sep 1997 22:05:33 -0700
    Hi, There are a pair of U shaped gadgets included with the Winnebago stuff which are used to pop out the Sony radio. I...
  • VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:34:36 -0600
    Howdy From Texas, Long story, but thanks to VW the stock radio on my '87 GL is now just a large paperweight. That is...
  • connecting aux battery to radio
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 08:49:44 -0500
    ...I am trying to figure out how to connect the auxillary battery to the radio. The GoWesty instructions say to connect the positive terminal...
  • Re: Fryeday NVC: Musical trash
    Historical mailing list - B
    Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:47:31 -0800
    We made good use of our satellite radio during the two weeks we drove around Baja California, Mexico. Very soon after we arrived back...
  • Re: Bosch or NGK plugs?
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 19:17:30 -0600
    ...It'll work no better than the WR7DTC, but may cause radio >>interference. >> > > Having used W7DTCs in 4 Vanagons for a total of around...
  • Re: radio support screw
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Sun, 25 Feb 2001 20:11:55 -0500
    ...radio support screw > I'm about ready to swap my existing radio to one with a cd changer. There is > one screw that supports...
  • Re: Sirius Radio
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Proffitt
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 23:49:02 -0400
    ...I saw that the subscription for extra radios is half price, does this apply? J
  • Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 21:23:27 -0700
    ...I hope for your sake that Sirius isn't the Betamax of satellite radio. BTW: Satellite radio is even easier to hack then satellite...