RCD 510 Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating

RCD 510 Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating

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 an comfort anti-theft protection, which operates with the instrument cluster.

After disconnecting the power supply, the radio can be used again after connecting the power supply. 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 (VAS5051B) 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 (VAS5051B) 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 or 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 and 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 anti-theft code will be displayed in the tester.

The radio or radio navigation system anti-theft code must now be entered manually.

Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating

- Switch on radio.

An input mask with a 10-key keypad and a correction surface and an input surface appears.

- Enter the correct radio code using the key pad on the input mask.

- Confirm by pressing the input button.

Unit is enabled and ready for operation.

Using the correction button to change an incorrect number.

• If the wrong anti-theft code number was entered when overriding the electronic lock, first "SAFE" blinks in the display and "1000" appears again. You can now repeat the entire procedure one more time. The number of tries is shown in the display. If you enter the wrong anti-theft code number again, the unit is locked for about one hour, that is, it cannot be operated. This lock is indicated by the word "SAFE" appearing continuously in the display. After one hour has elapsed in which the unit and the ignition must be switched on, the number of attempts disappears and the electronic lock can be deactivated again as described above. The cycle two tries, locked for one hour still applies.