Re: '90 V8 Q Audi/Bose Ra

[cobram@Channel1.Com (Cobram)]

 -=> Quoting Mike Green <=-


 MG> I am new to the list - And someone told me that the radio code issue
 MG> was discussed recently (searched archives and couldn't find).  Our 1990

     Searching the archives seems to be an effort in futility, the
     search engine really sucks. 

 MG> V8 Quattro displays "safe" on the radio.  We learned that we need a
 MG> code - The code is no where to be found as the dealer said the detailer
 MG> threw it away. Is there a generic code (someone suggested 1111) that
 MG> will work - or do we need to pull the radio and call an audi dealer
 MG> (there isn't one around here) and see what they can do?

    Either the dealer who sent the car to the detailer or the
    detailer owe you a "rebuilt" unit.  Audi dealers charge
    between $75-$85 for a rebuilt unit, don't forget to take
    the old unit in when you get rebuilt, there is a $425
    core charge for the old one.

    As for the generic code, yes and no.  The code was missing
    when I bought my V8Q, I asked a friend who works at the parts
    dept. for a local dealer to get me the instructions (I don't
    have them anymore, loaned the fax to friend and when I got
    it back it was unreadable) for reprogramming the radio.
    The code was either 0000 1001 0110 but you needed to input
    it in a certain way.  It unlocked my radio, but I went ahead
    and got the rebuilt unit anyway, it was on the dealers dime,
    besides, I still didn't have the right code, just a working
    radio.  The generic procedure to unlock only works one or
    two times, according to the instructions from Audi. Get in
    touch with me via private email if you Really need the
    generic code instructions, I'm sure I can get another
    copy of the directions. 

    Also, don't be tempted to put a different rebuilt Bose unit
    in the car.  The rebuilt price for the different Bose units
    is the same, and the dealer may try and give you a newer or
    "better" model in exchange, BUT, you'll get a big THUD when
    you turn the radio on and off if you don't replace it with
    the exact same model you have in the car now. BTDT. 

 MG> We aren't going to use the radio that much (one in '89 911 has
 MG> probably been used a total of 4 hours..), so if we can't find the code
 MG> we'll forget it..How good is the system anyway?

     In terms of quality and sound, I consider it excellent. That's
     just my personal opionion, a self professed non-audiophile, no
     flames please.

     BCNU

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