need help fast

willis.4 · 08-24-2005, 07:58 PM

got a new battery in my just purchased a4 and it reset my radio, so its in safe mode. I unfortunately didn't get the manual or any literature on the car other than the sirius system that was installed, but i was wondering if there are any tricks or ways i can find the code to my stereo so i can unlock it other than go to the dealer which i will do if i must but i gotta work tomorrow and i'd like my tunes back...
Some info its a 1998 A4 Quattro 2.8 with the bose system if any of that matters if there is no easy way except go to the dealer i will but if anyone has found a trick please let me know

Thanks
Willis

willis.4 · 08-24-2005, 08:09 PM

Ok so there is supposed to be a sticker in the trunk right? if so where would i be mostlikely to find it, and what does it look like is it a big sticker with a bunch of info on it or is it a small sticker containing only the code?

Urban Rally · 08-24-2005, 08:21 PM

DON2.0T · 08-24-2005, 08:23 PM

There is no indication of the code anywhere except in your manual

Perpetual Novice · 08-24-2005, 08:23 PM

you're onlyhope is the dealership's records.

A4SilverT · 08-24-2005, 09:05 PM

Originally, the radio code came on a perforated tear-out card in the radio manual. It's a four digit printed number in a 1/4" font. The new owner was told to remove the card and keep it in a safe place. Some owners or dealers MAY have
taped that card into the trunk near the main info sticker in the spare tire well or elsewhere in the vehicle. But the code was NOT put in the trunk on any label or elsewhere in the car by the manufacturer.

The dealer who originally sold the car may have the code on file. However, if that dealer transferred the car to another dealer to sell, it's unlikely that the first dealer will keep any records on it in my experience. Maybe they can tell you the name of the second dealer, maybe not. Vehicles transferred between dealers seem to fall through the record keeping cracks.

Any dealer can get the code for you by pulling the radio and getting its serial number. With that serial number, they can get the code from AoA. That's what they charge $80 for. VAG-com cannot determine the code, even with the radio serial number.

A dealer may get the code for you for free if they feel like it, particularly if you're having other work done there. They might also do it for free if you pull the radio and get the serial number yourself.

Jack in FL · 08-24-2005, 09:37 PM

PINTO4076 · 09-19-2005, 06:19 PM

I have my code, but have no clue what keys to press to get to enter the code. Can you help?

08-24-2005, 07:58 PM	#1
willis.4 New Member Account #: 96001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 37	need help fast got a new battery in my just purchased a4 and it reset my radio, so its in safe mode. I unfortunately didn't get the manual or any literature on the car other than the sirius system that was installed, but i was wondering if there are any tricks or ways i can find the code to my stereo so i can unlock it other than go to the dealer which i will do if i must but i gotta work tomorrow and i'd like my tunes back... Some info its a 1998 A4 Quattro 2.8 with the bose system if any of that matters if there is no easy way except go to the dealer i will but if anyone has found a trick please let me know Thanks Willis __________________ '98 A4 2.8QM

08-24-2005, 08:09 PM	#2
willis.4 New Member Account #: 96001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 37	Re: need help fast Ok so there is supposed to be a sticker in the trunk right? if so where would i be mostlikely to find it, and what does it look like is it a big sticker with a bunch of info on it or is it a small sticker containing only the code? __________________ '98 A4 2.8QM

08-24-2005, 08:21 PM	#3
Urban Rally Member Account #: 61867 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,569	I don't think it is back there, or else it's all the funnier that the Stealership charges you $30 __________________ Santorin 1999.5 Audi A4q Tip 30v - Traded for a 2006 Subaru WRX TR.

08-24-2005, 08:23 PM	#4
DON2.0T Member Account #: 70899 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,270	stelarship wanted 80$ when i asked but they finally gave it to me for free There is no indication of the code anywhere except in your manual

08-24-2005, 08:23 PM	#5
Perpetual Novice Member Account #: 8939 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 5,215	nope, not there sorry you're onlyhope is the dealership's records. __________________

08-24-2005, 09:05 PM	#6
A4SilverT Member Account #: 73690 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 631	The whole story on getting the radio code. Originally, the radio code came on a perforated tear-out card in the radio manual. It's a four digit printed number in a 1/4" font. The new owner was told to remove the card and keep it in a safe place. Some owners or dealers MAY have taped that card into the trunk near the main info sticker in the spare tire well or elsewhere in the vehicle. But the code was NOT put in the trunk on any label or elsewhere in the car by the manufacturer. The dealer who originally sold the car may have the code on file. However, if that dealer transferred the car to another dealer to sell, it's unlikely that the first dealer will keep any records on it in my experience. Maybe they can tell you the name of the second dealer, maybe not. Vehicles transferred between dealers seem to fall through the record keeping cracks. Any dealer can get the code for you by pulling the radio and getting its serial number. With that serial number, they can get the code from AoA. That's what they charge $80 for. VAG-com cannot determine the code, even with the radio serial number. A dealer may get the code for you for free if they feel like it, particularly if you're having other work done there. They might also do it for free if you pull the radio and get the serial number yourself. __________________ _______ 2001 A4TQM GIAC X-Chip 710N BPV APR catback exhaust H-Sport front and rear anti-sways Koni Adjustable Yellows A8 big brake kit Carbotech Bobcat pads Kumho Ecsta Sports AWE Tuning Center Vent Boost Gauge VW Taschenlampe Link to the A4 B5 FAQ

08-24-2005, 09:37 PM	#7
Jack in FL AudiWorld Expert Account #: 5393 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 27,218	So glad mine's not code-locked. __________________

09-19-2005, 06:19 PM	#8
PINTO4076 New Member Account #: 97103 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3	Re: need help fast I have my code, but have no clue what keys to press to get to enter the code. Can you help?

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