>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.

        Not really-  you just have to wait a certain amount of time
before it will allow you to try again with three new chances.  If you
have never changed the code yourself, I think the default is either
1000 or 1111.   If you don't have the radio manual in your glove box
this is what you do...

*  press and hold the 'left' tuner button, then the right- holding
both down until the 'safe' changes to four zeros.

*  enter the code with the preset buttons- #1 button for the first
digit, press repeatedly to shuffle through the digits until you get
the right one (should only need to press it once to get a "1").

*  after enteringn all code numbers, press and hold the tuner buttons
again until 'safe' flashes again and then you should see and hear the
radio come on.  You'll have to reset your presets to your favorites...

Hope it helps....

Shawn

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