In a message dated 5/22/02 9:58:18 PM Taipei Standard Time,
jcurro@ALUMNI.TUFTS.EDU writes:

<< 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? >>

You need to locate your 4-digit code to clear the lock-up. If you've tried
the wrong code 3 times IIRC, you have made the radio SAFE for the VW dealer
to make money on you to "rebuild" it.

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