A4 Radio Stuck in SAFE Mode

[Dan DiBiase]

Were these radios that 'hot' back in the day that they called for such a crazy method to re-set them?! I can't imagine
anyone wanting the OEM unit in my car...


Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 (with dying CD changer in radio)
Central NJ USA



________________________________
 From: Cody Forbes <cody at 5000tq.com>
To: Douglas Fifield <douglas.fifield at gmail.com> 
Cc: "quattro at audifans.com" <quattro at audifans.com> 
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: A4 Radio Stuck in SAFE Mode
 
I could be mistaken, but I'm fairly certain that the key must be in the on position. Driving for an hour is acceptable.

-Cody (mobile)

On Dec 22, 2011, at 7:04 PM, Douglas Fifield <douglas.fifield at gmail.com> wrote:

> Folks,
> 
> Thanks for the input.  I have tried the "key in ignition" plus radio
> on for one hour.  The key was turned one notch, meaning the instrument
> lights did not come on.  After one hour, the radio had turned itself
> off, but upon turning it back on, it displayed the familiar "SAFE"
> code.  I pressed the two buttons together and was rewarded with "1000"
> in the display.  I keyed in the proper code, pressed the two buttons,
> and got the blinking SAFE sign.  Tried again with same result.  So,
> either the radio has been replaced along the line and the new code
> never recorded or someone reset the code to "1000" which I have not
> had the opportunity to try.
> 
> Will fill you in on further developments.
> 
> D.
>