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Since: Jun 21, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:47 am
Post subject: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada)
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Hi:
Recently I required the radio code for my Jetta radio after it went into
SAFE mode.
Here are the prices that a few dealerships quoted me:
Agincourt VW - $50 + tax
Don Valley VW - $30 + tax
Orangeville VW - $25 + tax
Cedarbrae VW - $20 + tax
And the winner is...
Pickering VW - FREE (that's where I got the code from)
I thought it would be good to share this info if anyone is looking for a
radio code for their VW and go to one of these dealerships to get quoted a
ridiculous price for it.
Since when did the dealerships start charging for a task that takes about 2
minutes (if you take the radio out yourself).
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:55 am
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:55 am
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> Recently I required the radio code for my Jetta radio after it went into
> SAFE mode.
I recently pulled the battery to make left headlight replacement easier,
forgetting about the damned radio codes. Afterward, turned on the
radio, only to see the "safe" message -- cussed myself out for
forgetting where I left the code. Next time I got in the car, the radio
worked fine, without ever having to enter a code. I'm apparently
missing something here -- is this normal function? >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:55 am
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Yes, anytime the power is cut-off from the radio, it will go in a "safe"
mode which is the normal function.
Why yours fixed itself, I can't say...
"Brian Running" <brunning.RemoveThis@XXameritechXX.net> wrote in message
news:McsFe.1009$vq2.804@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com...
> > Recently I required the radio code for my Jetta radio after it went into
> > SAFE mode.
>
> I recently pulled the battery to make left headlight replacement easier,
> forgetting about the damned radio codes. Afterward, turned on the
> radio, only to see the "safe" message -- cussed myself out for
> forgetting where I left the code. Next time I got in the car, the radio
> worked fine, without ever having to enter a code. I'm apparently
> missing something here -- is this normal function? >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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In article <3kn47cFuprjqU1.TakeThisOut@uni-berlin.de>,
"Amit Joneja" <amit.TakeThisOut@interlog.com> wrote:
> Yes, anytime the power is cut-off from the radio, it will go in a "safe"
> mode which is the normal function.
>
> Why yours fixed itself, I can't say...
Because after a short period displaying SAFE the radio starts chatting
to other devices (from memory, the immobiliser and instrument panel).
If it recognises these it decides that it will be okay to start working
again. This process takes a few tens of seconds.
Charles >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> Because after a short period displaying SAFE the radio starts chatting
> to other devices (from memory, the immobiliser and instrument panel).
> If it recognises these it decides that it will be okay to start working
> again. This process takes a few tens of seconds.
I suspected it was something of that sort -- thanks. >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:55 pm
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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My local dealer wanted $70 for the code....on a '95! Screw them, I
found a place in WV (stupid me forgot who) who got it for
free....Good thing too, since the radio turned out to be dead anyway.
On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 08:47:09 -0400, "Amit Joneja" <amit RemoveThis @interlog.com>
wrote:
>Hi:
>
>Recently I required the radio code for my Jetta radio after it went into
>SAFE mode.
>
>Here are the prices that a few dealerships quoted me:
>
>Agincourt VW - $50 + tax
>Don Valley VW - $30 + tax
>Orangeville VW - $25 + tax
>Cedarbrae VW - $20 + tax
>
>And the winner is...
>
>Pickering VW - FREE (that's where I got the code from)
>
>I thought it would be good to share this info if anyone is looking for a
>radio code for their VW and go to one of these dealerships to get quoted a
>ridiculous price for it.
>
>Since when did the dealerships start charging for a task that takes about 2
>minutes (if you take the radio out yourself).
>
>Cheers,
>
>AJ.
>
>
Ron/Champ 6
1963 8E5 Champ (Champ 6)
1962 Lark Daytona Convertible On eBay now...(Boomerang)
1995 VW Passat (Vanilla..yuk)
1994 Volvo 850 (Tilley)
1973 Volvo 1800 ES (Hyacinth Bucket) >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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And why do they not design them so, after say 5 years, just work
without a code? I mean who wants a 5 years old radio anyway?
On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 08:47:09 -0400, "Amit Joneja" <amit RemoveThis @interlog.com>
wrote:
>Hi:
>
>Recently I required the radio code for my Jetta radio after it went into
>SAFE mode.
>
>Here are the prices that a few dealerships quoted me:
>
>Agincourt VW - $50 + tax
>Don Valley VW - $30 + tax
>Orangeville VW - $25 + tax
>Cedarbrae VW - $20 + tax
>
>And the winner is...
>
>Pickering VW - FREE (that's where I got the code from)
>
>I thought it would be good to share this info if anyone is looking for a
>radio code for their VW and go to one of these dealerships to get quoted a
>ridiculous price for it.
>
>Since when did the dealerships start charging for a task that takes about 2
>minutes (if you take the radio out yourself).
>
>Cheers,
>
>AJ.
>
>
Ron/Champ 6
1963 8E5 Champ (Champ 6)
1962 Lark Daytona Convertible On eBay now...(Boomerang)
1995 VW Passat (Vanilla..yuk)
1994 Volvo 850 (Tilley)
1973 Volvo 1800 ES (Hyacinth Bucket) >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 4:02 pm
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Why did you need to take it out? I just called a dealer here in Winnipeg MB
and all they needed was the VIN.
"Amit Joneja" <amit DeleteThis @interlog.com> wrote in message
news:3kmpmrFv4t5tU1@uni-berlin.de...
> Hi:
>
> Recently I required the radio code for my Jetta radio after it went into
> SAFE mode.
>
> Here are the prices that a few dealerships quoted me:
>
> Agincourt VW - $50 + tax
> Don Valley VW - $30 + tax
> Orangeville VW - $25 + tax
> Cedarbrae VW - $20 + tax
>
> And the winner is...
>
> Pickering VW - FREE (that's where I got the code from)
>
> I thought it would be good to share this info if anyone is looking for a
> radio code for their VW and go to one of these dealerships to get quoted a
> ridiculous price for it.
>
> Since when did the dealerships start charging for a task that takes about
> 2
> minutes (if you take the radio out yourself).
>
> Cheers,
>
> AJ.
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 4:02 pm
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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The serial number of the radio is required for the code, probably the dealer
in MB is unaware of it...the VIN is required by the dealer as proof of
vehicle ownership.
"Warren Abrey" <wabrey DeleteThis @agricoreunited.com> wrote in message
news:ZdOFe.62$va3.715@news2.mts.net...
> Why did you need to take it out? I just called a dealer here in Winnipeg
MB
> and all they needed was the VIN.
>
> "Amit Joneja" <amit DeleteThis @interlog.com> wrote in message
> news:3kmpmrFv4t5tU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > Hi:
> >
> > Recently I required the radio code for my Jetta radio after it went into
> > SAFE mode.
> >
> > Here are the prices that a few dealerships quoted me:
> >
> > Agincourt VW - $50 + tax
> > Don Valley VW - $30 + tax
> > Orangeville VW - $25 + tax
> > Cedarbrae VW - $20 + tax
> >
> > And the winner is...
> >
> > Pickering VW - FREE (that's where I got the code from)
> >
> > I thought it would be good to share this info if anyone is looking for a
> > radio code for their VW and go to one of these dealerships to get quoted
a
> > ridiculous price for it.
> >
> > Since when did the dealerships start charging for a task that takes
about
> > 2
> > minutes (if you take the radio out yourself).
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > AJ.
> >
> >
> >
>
> >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:02 pm
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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This is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Why they don't keep them on
file I will never know. I work for a Mercedes Benz dealership & all I have
to do is punch the VIN into my computer & can have your code in 2 mins.
"Amit Joneja" <amit.DeleteThis@interlog.com> wrote in message
news:3kmpmrFv4t5tU1@uni-berlin.de...
> Hi:
>
> Recently I required the radio code for my Jetta radio after it went into
> SAFE mode.
>
> Here are the prices that a few dealerships quoted me:
>
> Agincourt VW - $50 + tax
> Don Valley VW - $30 + tax
> Orangeville VW - $25 + tax
> Cedarbrae VW - $20 + tax
>
> And the winner is...
>
> Pickering VW - FREE (that's where I got the code from)
>
> I thought it would be good to share this info if anyone is looking for a
> radio code for their VW and go to one of these dealerships to get quoted a
> ridiculous price for it.
>
> Since when did the dealerships start charging for a task that takes about
> 2
> minutes (if you take the radio out yourself).
>
> Cheers,
>
> AJ.
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:15 pm
Post subject: Re: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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hmmmm
They gave me the right code though...
"Amit Joneja" <amit RemoveThis @interlog.com> wrote in message
news:3kq058Fv46dgU1@uni-berlin.de...
> The serial number of the radio is required for the code, probably the
> dealer
> in MB is unaware of it...the VIN is required by the dealer as proof of
> vehicle ownership.
>
> "Warren Abrey" <wabrey RemoveThis @agricoreunited.com> wrote in message
> news:ZdOFe.62$va3.715@news2.mts.net...
>> Why did you need to take it out? I just called a dealer here in Winnipeg
> MB
>> and all they needed was the VIN.
>>
>> "Amit Joneja" <amit RemoveThis @interlog.com> wrote in message
>> news:3kmpmrFv4t5tU1@uni-berlin.de...
>> > Hi:
>> >
>> > Recently I required the radio code for my Jetta radio after it went
>> > into
>> > SAFE mode.
>> >
>> > Here are the prices that a few dealerships quoted me:
>> >
>> > Agincourt VW - $50 + tax
>> > Don Valley VW - $30 + tax
>> > Orangeville VW - $25 + tax
>> > Cedarbrae VW - $20 + tax
>> >
>> > And the winner is...
>> >
>> > Pickering VW - FREE (that's where I got the code from)
>> >
>> > I thought it would be good to share this info if anyone is looking for
>> > a
>> > radio code for their VW and go to one of these dealerships to get
>> > quoted
> a
>> > ridiculous price for it.
>> >
>> > Since when did the dealerships start charging for a task that takes
> about
>> > 2
>> > minutes (if you take the radio out yourself).
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> >
>> > AJ.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Charges for radio codes in the GTA (Ontario, Canada) |
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