radio code

[Ed Kellock]

That makes sense.

How does one pull the radio in a TT?

Thanks!
Ed

On 10/29/06, DGraber460 at aol.com <DGraber460 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> 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
> 00 S4
>
>
> -----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