Radio/Navigation System, Activating Anti-Theft Code

03 - Service Procedures

Radio/Navigation System, Activating Anti-Theft Code

The anti-theft coding electronically prohibits unauthorized individuals from starting the unit again after it has been removed.

This anti-theft code is also called the radio code of security code.

Security code means that every unit with anti-theft coding has been programmed with its own code.

This security code is not active from the factory.

If a device card is available, the security code is on it.

Or, if the device card is not available, the security code can be requested from the central database using the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester. Refer to => [ Radio Code, Checking with Tester ].

• If SAFE is shown on the display after turning on the radio, the radio is locked!

• The radio must be left switched on for an hour, at which point it becomes unlocked. Now it is possible to enter the code.

• If the security code is entered incorrectly two times, the unit is locked for an hour.

• Remember: two attempts to enter the code, then the unit is locked for an hour.

• The units are equipped with an electronic anti-theft protection that works in conjunction with the instrument cluster.

• After disconnecting the radio or navigation system voltage supply, it is ready for operation after reconnecting to the power supply without entering the security code again.

• The requirement for this is that the electronic anti-theft protection has been activated for the first time and that the unit is reconnected in the same vehicle.

Anti-Theft Coding, Volkswagen Radio Systems, Activating

For "Radio unit RCD 300 + 500", activate fixed code as follows:

- Turn on the radio/navigation system by pressing button - 1 -.

- The display will indicate "SAFE".

- After 3 seconds, "1000" will be indicated on the display.

- Using multi-function buttons - A - enter code number attached to radio card.

Position of the code number to be set is displayed by a - X - on the display next to the four multi-function buttons.

- Press the respective multi-function button in succession until correct digit appears in the center of the display - B -.

- If the entry has been correctly completed, press the multi-function button - D - next to the word "ENTER".

Radio is ready for operation again and switches into the last operating state.

On "Sound System" radio system for USA and Canada vehicles, activate fixed code as follows:

- Switch on the radio.

The unit automatically displays "SAFE" and then "1000". It is not necessary to press any buttons.

- Using the station preset buttons 1 through 4, enter the code number found on the radio card label. Button 1 adjusts the number in the first position, button 2 the second, etc.

- Then press the arrow button that is located above the FAD button and hold it until the anti-theft coding is activated. This is indicated by a short signal tone.

If the code number has been entered correctly in the radio unit, a radio frequency appears in the display.

On "Premium Sound System" radio system for USA and Canada vehicles, activate fixed code as follows:

- Switch on the radio.

The unit automatically displays "SAFE" and then "1000". It is not necessary to press any buttons.

- Using the station preset buttons 1 through 4, enter the code number found on the radio card label. Button 1 adjusts the number in the first position, button 2 the second, etc.

- Then press the station button that is located under the "OK" indicator in the display (normally, that is the last station button) and hold it until the anti-theft coding is activated. This is indicated by a short signal tone.

If the code number has been entered correctly in the radio unit, a radio frequency appears in the display.

Activating Anti-Theft Coding on Volkswagen Radio and Navigation Units

Activate security code as follows on "MFD 2 radio navigation system" and "MFD 2 DVD radio navigation system":

- Turn on the radio/navigation system by pressing button - 1 -.

- Enter the number code by turning the turn/push-button - 2 - in digit strip - 3 - by marking the digits in sequence and confirm the input after every digit by briefly pressing the button.

- Once the code is completely entered, confirm the code by pressing the push/turn button - 2 -, with "OK".

If the security code was entered in the radio properly, after a short " Learning phase" the actual frequency will be displayed.

The LED at upper right of radio-navigation system must blink when ignition key is removed.

If the LED flashes, the radio/navigation system is ready for operation and the anti-theft coding is active.

On the "RNS 510" activate the fixed code as follows:

- Switch on radio navigation system.

The on/off switch is located under the INFO button.

- If "PIN ENTRY" appears after switching on the display, the security code must be entered.

- Enter the security code by marking and confirming characters from the number and letter selection field one after another using the center rotary push knob.

Incorrect entries can be corrected with the "Back"/"Forward" function keys and DELETE.

- If the code number displayed matches the unit card or the number from the online request, confirm the entry by pressing the menu knob.

"OK" is activated in the screen after entering the four-digit code number.

The unit is activated and ready for operation.

If there is no CD in the CD slot, the following note may appear after entering and confirming the code number: Please insert the navigation CD.

- If use of navigation is not desired at this time, another audio source can be selected with the press of a button without following the request.