[s-cars] Radio security code

[Steve Eiche]

Gregg,
You are correct, all they really need is the serial number.  Your dealer 
is mistaken or they just want an excuse to charge you more money.  On 
the newer Audis they now do need to connect to the vehicle and the 
central VAG information system, but on your S car they might as well 
plug into the coffee maker in their waiting room, as your radio has no 
connection to the vehicle diagnostic bus.

Sometimes it is/was dealer policy that they need to see the radio and 
vehicle, supposedly to make sure that the radio was not stolen. 
Generally, they will not give codes out over the phone.  It also may 
take a little time to get the code as the dealers no longer have direct 
access to that information.

Did you look REAL hard for the original card with the code?

-- 
Steve Eiche
Shade Tree Software, LLC
http://www.shadetreesoftware.com   http://www.prodiag-hd.com
seiche at shadetreesoftware.com
800.419.6896 ext. 902

I pulled my radio after it went to SAFE mode to get the serial number so 
I could get the security code number. My local Audi shop tells me they 
can not access the code without "plugging the car in" - thus requiring a 
service appointment. The previous owner lost the code. This should not 
be this hard! I thought all I needed was the SN from the radio. How do I 
get the code?