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06-29-2012, 06:26 AM

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Component Protection

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Originally Posted by Gregsta

My replacement CD changer turned up today and after fitting it, it displays CD error on the MMI and the lights on the changer blink like a carnival...

Is this something I will have to get Audi dealers to sort or can I do this with my VAG COM cable when it turns up?

It sounds like this is Component Protection, an anti-theft deterrent. If so, VCDS can't help you and you will need to take it to the dealer to recode.

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06-29-2012, 06:34 AM

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It sounds like this is Component Protection, an anti-theft deterrent. If so, VCDS can't help you and you will need to take it to the dealer to recode.

Agreed. If it plays for 3-5 seconds then no sound it definitely is CP.

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06-29-2012, 01:34 PM

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It sounds like this is Component Protection, an anti-theft deterrent. If so, VCDS can't help you and you will need to take it to the dealer to recode.

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Agreed. If it plays for 3-5 seconds then no sound it definitely is CP.

OK, thanks guys. I will get that done at the stealership