Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating, RCD 310

Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating, RCD 310

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing & Information System (VAS5051B)

• Diagnostic adapter cable (VAS 5051/5a) or (VAS 5051/6a) or (VAS 5052/3)

The radio has a comfort anti-theft protection, which operates with the instrument cluster.

After disconnecting the radio power supply, the radio is ready for use again once the power supply is connected. The anti-theft code does not need to be entered again. The anti-theft coding must be activated for the first time and the radio navigation system must be connected in the same vehicle.

Use the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester to get the anti-theft code. The radio card and the label on the radio that were used in the past are no longer used.

• The Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System must be online (connected to the network) in order to get the anti-theft code and the user must be authorized to access radio codes.

Accessing the code for the electronic anti-theft system using the VAS tester

Select "Guided Functions" or "Guided Fault Finding" on the (VAS5051B).

After all control modules have been checked:

- Press the "GO TO" button.

- Select "Functions/Component selection".

- Select "Body".

- Select "Electrical equipment".

- Select "01 - OBD-capable systems".

- Select "Radio navigation system".

- Select "Functions".

- Select and start "radio code inquiry".

An authorization to the system will be requested: Then the operating data, the VIN and the radio serial number of the radio/navigation system will be automatically read out.

• When installing new radio / radio-navigation unit, or a unit which has not be adapted to the vehicle, it can happen that tester will not be able to read the serial number of the radio / radio-navigation unit. In this case, enter the serial number manually. The serial number can be found on a sticker on the unit and is also stamped into the side of the unit.

Then the radio code will be displayed in the tester.

Manually enter the anti-theft code in the radio.

Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating

- Turn on the radio.

"SAFE" appears in the display for approximately 10 seconds, after that "1000"appears.

- Enter the code numbers by pressing the function button as many times as necessary until the correct number sequence appears.

The message "OK" is activated in the display after four-digit code number has been entered.

- Once the correct code number has been entered, press the "OK" button to confirm it.

Unit is enabled and ready for operation.

• If the anti-theft code has been entered incorrectly, it can be corrected immediately in another attempt. If anti-theft code is entered incorrectly twice, then the radio will lock up for one hour. Leave the radio and the ignition on. After one hour, then the procedure for deactivating the anti-theft system can be repeated. Keep in mind: Always two attempts to input code, after that the radio unit is locked for one hour.