VW Radio codes retrival

buccicone

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Does anyone know if the VW Dealer charges $$ to retrieve the radio codes When you get one from another VW and don't have the code?:confused:
 

TonyJetta

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Tucson, Az
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My local dealer did not charge me for the code. The parts guy actually took about 20 minutes, then entered the code into the radio to confirm.

Tony
 

mrw

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The local thief (dealer) in Langhorne, Pa would not do it for less than $89. flat charge. My radio has not functioned for 2 years. I refuse to be screwed by a scum bag dealer
 

Lug_Nut

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I needed the code once. The replacement radio was from a junkyard, VIN unknown. No charge for the code retrieval, HOWEVER... They don't hang around getting paid by the franchise owner to give away their services. My look-up was a courtesy thanking me for the other parts purchases I was making that day.
The $89 charge others assess is keeping out free-loaders asking for hand-outs. Schedule some service there and add in retrieve the code. I'll bet it's complimentary then.
 

buccicone

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Since I did the original post, I got the code from the "Stealer":cool: for no charge over the phone. I saw in the owner manual they are not to charge for the codes. It maybe free for the original radio if it matches. You need the V.I.N. # of the vehicle and the radio "V.I.N." which is stamped in the side.
 

anahii18

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las vegas
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Hey I am having the same problem, i called the dealer and they want to charge me...who is the stealer so I can get my free code 2!!!!!! I want my code for free~~~ i go to college and paying 100 bucks is not an option!!!!!!!! help
 

TonyJetta

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Tucson, Az
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'15 Jetta TDI SE / '06 Jetta TDI DSG Pkg0 / '96 Passat TDI
anahii18,
Call around to other dealers. Being in vegas, there is a dealer in LV and Henderson. If one doesn't want to be helpful, try the other.

In my case, I have a good relationship with a parts guy; he was able to spend 15 minutes calling VW to get the safe code for mine.

HTH

Tony
 
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