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Subject:Re: Fix for "locked" factory radio
From:Jim & Melody
Date:Fri, 4 Jun 1999 18:30:13 -0600

Shawn,
Pull the fuse for the radio (or disconnect the battery) for a second to
clear the past lockout, then you'll be able to enter it again.
Jim, 91 Syncro AW
----- Original Message -----
From: Shawn Wright <swright@SLS.BC.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 04, 1999 10:28 AM
Subject: Fix for "locked" factory radio

> I saw a recent post about a factory code for the stock radio. The cassette
> radio from my '88 GL Westy (VW logo on front, but made by MEI) was
> accidentally locked out by entering the wrong code too many times. I have
the
> correct code, but my wife read it out wrong as I was trying to punch it in
while
> driving.
>
> I have tried everything to reset this thing. Is there any hope?
>
> tia.
>
> ========================
> Shawn Wright
> Computer Systems Manager
> Shawnigan Lake School
> 250-743-6240
> swright@sls.bc.ca