I think they just want to make sure that thieves take note of the VIN when
stealling a stereo out of a VW :)

Although it does make sense in a way... If VIN#123xyz was registered to
me, and Joe Bob Briggs walks into a VW stealership wanting the code for
that radio, it would (as it should) throw up some red flags behind the
counter.

Sean B.
'90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo Wolfy
'79 Yamaha 750 Special (new addition)
Torrance, CA
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Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> wrote on 06/20/2002
10:52:50 AM:

> Oddly I was in the dealer today and saw the secretary retrieving the
code
> and she told me the same thing.........I got the impression that if they
> knew you they could still get it for you............................
>
>
> Adam P
> 81  Westy "The Brick "
> 70 Single Cab "Whitey"
> 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
> 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
> 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
> 75 Campmobile "for sale'
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Keezer" <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 1:34 PM
> Subject: Coded Radio Update
>
>
> Hello - Beginning around three months ago Volkswagen now requires the
VIN
> number as well as the numbers on a coded VW radio if you want to get the
> code from them.
> So , beware of buying a radio without a code. You won't be able to get
the
> code and the radio will only be good for parts.  Sorry Alpineimports- If
you
> have the VIN number from the original car the radio came from I can get
the
> code for you.
>
>
> Robert
>
>
> 1982 Westfalia
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