radio code

[DGraber460 at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/29/2006 2:30:36 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
mholme3 at aol.com writes:

The  radio needs to come out to generate a code from the serial number on the 
 radio.  If he pulls the radio out himself and writes down the number,  they 
*might* give him the code for free..

Marques

87 4ktq
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-----Original Message-----
From: ekellock at gmail.com
To:  quattro at audifans.com
Sent: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 4:05 PM
Subject: radio  code


A friend who bought a TT a coupe months ago needs the code for  his
radio and the dealers are wanting him to come in and pay 75 bux  for
it.  Even the one he bought it from , McDonald in Denver wanted  him to
bring the car there to do this.

Is there any other way he can  get the code?  I was under the
impression he could call a dealer with  the VIN.  He's got an appt at
the local dealer for tomorrow  noon.  They're going to hit him for
about 80 bux to do  it.

Thanks,
Ed



If you/he pulls the radio, they well might give it to him for free _at the  
dealer_! The parts department are the only personnel with access to the 
software  to acquire the code. They _should_ verify ownership and deliver the code.
Don't go to the service department. They will open a repair ticket and you  
don'$ wan$ tha$.
It cannot be done over the phone as that would negate the entire  "code" 
purpose. If stolen unusable. The thief could call with the serial  number off the 
back of the radio...... you get the idea.
If they (the service department) have to pull a mechanic off the line (from  
another job) to pull the radio, they (and he) want to be paid for their  
"services".
It's a real PITA, but hopefully has accounted for fewer stolen  stereos.
 
Dennis
Denver