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Date:         Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:45:41 -0800
Reply-To:     warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM
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From:         Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Radio codes : more info.
Comments: To: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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Jay, How long ago has it been since you got the code? I went in this summer and was told at the time the new policy was in effect for three months.

I've been getting radio codes from the same dealer for 6 years.

This year they told me of the new policy, no original VIN, no code. I could try other dealers, but was told it was VWOA's new policy.In fact, they told me the VIN is a required field and without out it the the process can't be initiated on the computer.

Robert 1982 Westfalia

----- Original Message ----- Wrom: NHGSWZIDREXC Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 6:28 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Radio codes : more info.

I gave my dealer my car's VIN number ('89 Jetta) and the number from the junkyard radio--no problem. The radio doesn't necessarily have to come from the original car's VIN. It certainly didn't in my case. This may vary from dealer to dealer, but not a problem at mine. Any legitimate VIN may be acceptable? I have a '97 Golf stereo in my '85 Westy.

Jay

Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 11/24/2002 02:37:08 PM

Please respond to warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM

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To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM cc: Subject: Re: Radio codes : more info.

It was until this year that you could get the code from the dealer. The new rule that you have to have the VIN number, means that a few radios I have are useless. Obviously it's not a theft prone item like it was 13 years ago, so maybe a electronics shop can unlock it for you without needed proof you are the original owner. I have a friend who bought four of these radios including two that were '95-'96 models. I hated to tell him the news-he bought them at Goodwill ,and doesn't have the code. Which explains why they ended up at Goodwill. Robert 1982 Westfalia 1991 Syncro Vanagon

----- Original Message ----- Wrom: GGMEPYOQKED Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 7:54 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Radio codes : more info.

Hi volks,

I called 2 local VW dealerships regarding getting my radio code to unlock my factory installed VW radio. Evidently, not only do you need your VIN number, but you have to pull the radio out and get the number that is printed on the side of the radio as well. Nothings ever easy, eh?

Peace, Marla '87 Westy Van "Morrison"

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