I was under the impression that all the VW radios that had the little key icon on the faceplate were the anti-theft variety, requiring a code to be input after any power interruption. But I've now come across two of these radios - a '91 and an '89 - that power up without requiring a code. Both radios have in common that they have been cut off from battery power for a long time. Could it be possible that if left disconnected long enough, some little battery in the radio loses its charge and its secret code as well? Or maybe not all the VW radios had this "feature"? I'd just like to confirm this, because I'd like to install one of these code-less radios for a friend and don't want to leave her tune-less should the secret code somehow decide to come back. Thanks, Doug Fitz-Randolph Freeport, ME '90 Syncro, '86 Single Cab |
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