Try the code 1111 first.  Most of the vans out there have this code as it is
default and unless you put in a code it will have this one.  Many times the
VW dealer will write the code on the radio in felt marker.  Pull out your
ashtray and look at the top of the radio to see if they have wrote the code
there for you :)

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: (856)-327-4936
Fax: (856)-327-2242

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Andrew Jack
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 7:01 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Radio says "SAFE" after battery change...

Joe,

You will need the (unique) unlock code....  Provided with radio at time of
purchase, or usually available from manufacturer/distributor on proof of
purchase - NB some manufacturers will only reveal this code to authorised
dealers.

When you get the code (and instructions) put it in a safe place (NOT the
vehicle!) - My Audi is just back from the mechanic and he had the battery
disconnected - and do you think I can remember where I put the code?

Andrew

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Curro" <jcurro@ALUMNI.TUFTS.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:47 PM
Subject: Radio says "SAFE" after battery change...

> I THINK I know why.  This is an anti-theft mechanism, isn't it?  Anyone
> know how to recover so I can actually listen to music on the darned thing,
> instead of looking at that stupid little 4-letter word?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Joe
>