I bought my gf a 99 vw cabrio and when I changed the battery and airfilter the radio went into "safe mode" I have no codes for it.. do I have to go to the dealer or can I just call them with my VIN# - so annoying, anyone have this issue??
here is the car aint she cute she has 93k on the clock very clean - fkin thing is so slow lmao like a golf cart on the street
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I would at least call the dealer first. But I have to ask, you....this car....?
Quote from: NAKID on June 29, 2009, 04:41:09 PM
I would at least call the dealer first. But I have to ask, you....this car....?
he bought it for his gf.
yea she doesnt even know how to drive, she crashed my old jetta 5 years ago and ever since then she didnt want to learn, so I got this very cheap and have been teaching her little by little, shes to paranoid
nice cabby [thumbsup]
I imagine that VW can get you the code by VIN... it's not tucked away in the manual w/the car?
i had to go to the dealer for the radio code for my BMW. they would not do it over the phone. i also had to show my registration and a photo ID. YMMV.
Well, then it's a good thing the radio doesn't work. Sounds like she doesn't need the distraction...
Quote from: aaronb on June 29, 2009, 04:49:16 PM
i had to go to the dealer for the radio code for my BMW. they would not do it over the phone. i also had to show my registration and a photo ID. YMMV.
you went to concourse? those pricks - did they charge you?
Quote from: NAKID on June 29, 2009, 04:49:58 PM
Well, then it's a good thing the radio doesn't work. Sounds like she doesn't need the distraction...
thats eggs actly what she said lol
btw this sleeps with the 749 at night lol
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 04:52:25 PM
you went to concourse? those pricks - did they charge you?
no that was IA, maybe 4 years ago, and they did not charge me.
Quote from: aaronb on June 29, 2009, 05:00:16 PM
no that was IA, maybe 4 years ago, and they did not charge me.
cool
Why the make the beast with two backs would they put a stereo in a Cabrio that disables like that???
That just seems silly.
(my wife wants one of these, I have no idea why.........)
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 29, 2009, 05:27:21 PM
Why the make the beast with two backs would they put a stereo in a Cabrio that disables like that???
That just seems silly.
(my wife wants one of these, I have no idea why.........)
they are slow man very slow
yea the radio thing is so dumb
It's an antitheft device. If people know that they stop working without constantly hooked up to power, they will be less likely to bother stealing them...
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 05:28:36 PM
they are slow man very slow
yea the radio thing is so dumb
Oh yeah, totally an underpowered piece of shit. I don't get it.
Quote from: NAKID on June 29, 2009, 05:52:02 PM
It's an antitheft device. If people know that they stop working without constantly hooked up to power, they will be less likely to bother stealing them...
I think you missed my point.
Why the make the beast with two backs would you steal stock radio from a cabrio? I mean seriously.
yay..another hate thread where people feel good by showing how others are stupid. never seen this pattern before.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 29, 2009, 05:53:30 PM
Oh yeah, totally an underpowered piece of shit. I don't get it.
I think you missed my point.
Why the make the beast with two backs would you steal stock radio from a cabrio? I mean seriously.
for her its perfect because she never really drove a car, so its a great "first car" and for a 99 man its clean very clean.. but yea very very underpowered
in NYC they stole my radio from my old 89 jetta TWICE, yep TWICE
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 29, 2009, 05:53:30 PM
I think you missed my point.
Why the make the beast with two backs would you steal stock radio from a cabrio? I mean seriously.
because the stock radio in my jetta stopped working for some odd reason, and I'm a thug like that? ;)
That is sarcasm and humor.
NAKID knows me better than that.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 29, 2009, 05:53:30 PM
Oh yeah, totally an underpowered piece of shit. I don't get it.
I think you missed my point.
Why the make the beast with two backs would you steal stock radio from a cabrio? I mean seriously.
Hahaha, I know, but still. It's the thought that counts right? [laugh]
The radio has to be removed, they the serial# to get the security code. A little history on radio theft. Back in the '70s and early '80s the norm was you couldn't walk two blocks in most cities without seeing a car with a broken window and a hole where the radio was. BMW came out with the coded radio. Others soon followed. The theft problem greatly diminished. Oh, is a coded radio any dumber than the immobilizer on a Ducati?
Is it too simple to contact the previous owner?
Quote from: trouble on June 29, 2009, 09:10:01 PM
Is it too simple to contact the previous owner?
Bought it from a small dealer that bought it from an auction
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 09:27:18 PM
Bought it from a small dealer that bought it from an auction
Doesn't the title have their info?
Quote from: trouble on June 29, 2009, 09:39:54 PM
Doesn't the title have their info?
I guess but i'm waiting for the dmv to mail me the title so, i'll check it out
I know this is pretty much the obvious question, but have you looked to see if they slipped the code sheet in the owners manual (provided you have it)? I know it isn't the place to leave it if you are worried about your radio being stolen, but that is where I put mine. The dealer should be able to hook you up if you get stuck.
FWIW, I keep mine in the manual with my windowsticker and service receipts (yes, I'm OCD and keep everything [laugh])
now you guys know where it is if you steal my radio [thumbsup]
also...I like Cabrios...especially when there are cute girls driving them
Quote from: Le Pirate on June 30, 2009, 09:25:17 AM
FWIW, I keep mine in the manual with my windowsticker and service receipts (yes, I'm OCD and keep everything [laugh])
snip...
that's where i kept mine. then someone broke (climbed though the sun roof) into my my car and stole the manual and another set of keys out of the cup holder. two completely worthless items to them. but i lost all of my maintenance records and the set of keys ended up costing $900 to get the wife's saab running again (think losing red key, had to replace the ecu since we could not get disable the oem alarm without the only fob we had).
sorry, im rambling. [bang]
since i have to spend 1650 on 4 new tires - the dealer will do the vw for free :-\
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 30, 2009, 08:41:39 PM
since i have to spend 1650 on 4 new tires - the dealer will do the vw for free :-\
wow....
1650 on tires for a cabrio....are they made of unicorns or something?
If the code card is not in the manual your going to have to take it to the dealer to get it pulled (unless you have the special keys which I'm guessing you don't) and they will have to get it from Germany. Shouldn't cost you more than an half hour of labor. If it does take it elsewhere.
Quote from: metallimonster on July 02, 2009, 07:53:45 AM
If the code card is not in the manual your going to have to take it to the dealer to get it pulled (unless you have the special keys which I'm guessing you don't) and they will have to get it from Germany. Shouldn't cost you more than an half hour of labor. If it does take it elsewhere.
serial number is on the top, most audio shops have the keys to pull it. It starts with like "1Z1" and you'll need the vin.
take a 6 pack of coors light, and talk to the service advisor, tell him you want the radio unlocked, and BTW, heres some beer. [beer] chances are they'll hook you up, since it takes litterally 10 minuets.
if they wanna charge you for the code, I'd rather have a aftermarket radio installed, those old radios were the suck.. a $100 audio express sony is gonna be better then what it came with.
I usually scribe the code into the top of the radio, if some one wants one of those POS radios they can have them.
they're charging me $1800 for 4 new tires for the bimmer so the service guy told me that he would do my girls vw for free - gee thanks [roll]
Quote from: acalles on July 02, 2009, 11:44:16 AM
serial number is on the top, most audio shops have the keys to pull it. It starts with like "1Z1" and you'll need the vin.
take a 6 pack of coors light,
You want them to do it properly right? Why would you punish them with Coors?
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 02, 2009, 11:48:45 AM
$450 a tire? What model and what size?
they're charging me $1800 for 4 new tires for the bimmer so the service guy told me that he would do my girls vw for free - gee thanks [roll]
nakid they are bridgstone low profile sport run flats
the thing is 2 tires my tire insurance will cover because of bubble on teh sidewall, and they were trying to get out of that!
but I have to pay for them upfront and then the ins co sends me a check - sucks cause the car goes back soon too..
I did take the thing to the track so its my fault I guess
I hate my 2000 VW Passat. Electronic problems as in the computer does not work.
Anyone know who is interested in a rosewood trim kit for 2000-2002 VW Passat. Please let me know. I never installed it and need to get rid of it.
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22535.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22535.0)
Quote from: ab on July 02, 2009, 12:18:06 PM
I hate my 2000 VW Passat. Electronic problems as in the computer does not work.
Anyone know who is interested in a rosewood trim kit for 2000-2002 VW Passat. Please let me know. I never installed it and need to get rid of it.
my friend had a 2k and he too had many issues with it, sorry to hear
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 02, 2009, 12:18:43 PM
my friend had a 2k and he too had many issues with it, sorry to hear
Thanks. I do not recommend the Passat and the one after it. My sister's husband got it and got similar electronic problems. I am not sure how the new ones are.
I forgot to add, my radio/cassette does not work either. It is amazing how nice it is to drive without that and just hear all the squeaking noises from the car ;).
Quote from: ab on July 02, 2009, 12:21:35 PM
Thanks. I do not recommend the Passat and the one after it. My sister's husband got it and got similar electronic problems. I am not sure how the new ones are.
I forgot to add, My radio/cassette does not work either. It is amazing how nice it is to drive without that and just hear all the squeaking noises from the car.
it does drive very nice
Quote from: NAKID on July 02, 2009, 11:56:11 AM
You want them to do it properly right? Why would you punish them with Coors?
You gotta pay accordingly, its not like your asking for them to stay late and finish up a clutch or something.
and free beer is free beer..
Yes, I give it that.
Quote from: ab on July 02, 2009, 12:21:35 PM
Thanks. I do not recommend the Passat and the one after it. My sister's husband got it and got similar electronic problems. I am not sure how the new ones are.
New ones are great. We loved our 2007. But we traded it in on a Touareg...
Early 200x VWs had electrical issues out the wazoo. Window regulators, coil packs, ECUs the whole kit. I would say by the time you are getting to late Mk. 4 models (2004+) and Mk. 5 models (what they are on right now) you should be pretty good. We have a 2001 Passat (had to replace the window regulators) and a 2004 R32 and while they can be a bit spendy to have fixed at times, they are our cars of choice.
I do miss the level of service you get at a proper luxury car dealership though. Having a good experience with you VW is a lot like having one with your Duc. The dealership can make or break the deal.
My wife had one of those, a 95er. Veeeery slow. I used it for a couple of years and with my heavy foot it was a gas guzzler for a 4 cyl. IIRC they were manufactured in Germany contrary to the Jettas so they were somewhat more reliable. Had the typical VW power window problems though. The back window attached to the removable 'roof' always leaked; even when professionally repaired. She loved the car though and although it had a clunky auto. transmission, it always worked nicely.