[Vwdiesel] Radio Code-Display?

[Dave Cook]

Is it possible to make the radio display its security code or indicate for sure that it requires one?

I am doing a few little things on my friend's '01 Jetta.  I need to pull the radio and I am a bit concerned about losing a security code.  If there is a code for this radio, it is lost. 


Can VAG-COM be used to see the radio's security code?

Bentley says that if the code was never initially entered (according to it, the radio's security feature isn't activated until the code is first entered by someone at the dealership), then it won't require the code to be used.  Which I thought might be the case with this car, as I am sure we have had the battery disconnected without it needing a code entered.  However, Bentley also says that a little LED on the radio will only blink if the security feature has been activated.  But with the key out the LED does blink.

So even though I have had the battery out with no problem, I am a little concerned about actually pulling the radio without having a code to reenter if necessary.

 
Dave Cook