Your VW (Volkswagen) radio is likely locked due to a security feature that activates when
October 21, 2025 | Author: VW RADIO CODE CALCULATOR
✅ Common Reasons for Locking:
🔒 What Happens When It Locks?
You usually see:
🔓 How to Unlock It:
⚠️ Be Careful:
If you enter the wrong code too many times (usually more than 2-3), the radio may lock you out for hours or require a dealer reset.
Press a button like “OK”, “Scan”, or “>>” to confirm.
Use the radio buttons (e.g., 1-4) to input the 4-digit code.
Enter the code:
The radio’s serial number (sometimes found on the radio unit itself)
Your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
If you don’t have it, contact a VW dealer with:
It might be in your owner's manual, radio card, or a sticker in the glovebox or trunk.
Find your radio code:
You’re asked to enter a 4-digit unlock code.
A message like “SAFE”, “CODE”, or “LOCKED” on the screen.
Fuse issues
– A blown fuse or temporary loss of power can also reset the system.
Radio was removed or replaced
– If the radio was taken out of the dashboard, the system assumes it might have been stolen and locks itself.
Battery was disconnected or died
– If your car battery was recently replaced or disconnected, the radio loses power and triggers the anti-theft lock.