Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 456

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 456

 

 

Fig. 58: Installing Loudspeaker Rivets And Screws 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

ANTI-THEFT SECURITY CODE 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

All radios are equipped with an electronic anti-theft system. 

The electronic anti-theft system is activated and locks the radio as soon as: 

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Voltage supply (terminal 30) drops below a predetermined voltage value.  

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The radio unit is disconnected from voltage supply (terminal 30) (e.g. when removing radio unit).  

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Vehicle battery (terminal 30) has been disconnected.  

A radio which is locked by the electronic anti-theft system, is indicated by the letters "SAFE," which appears on 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

the display when the radio is switched on. 

ANTI-THEFT SECURITY CODE, INPUTTING 

The radio will only work, if the correct code number for the anti-theft system is entered. 

Perform steps in the exact order given below: 

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Obtain anti-theft code number from radio card.  

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Switch radio on.  

"SAFE" will appear on the display. 

After 3 seconds, the number 1000 will appear on the display. 

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Use station preset buttons (B) -1- to -4- to enter the 4digit code number.  

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Press preset button -1- to enter first digit in the code number, preset button -2- for second digit and so on. 

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To enter code number, press applicable button repeatedly until desired number appears on display. 

The value range for each of the 4 digits is between 0 and 9.

NOTE:

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The anti-theft protection code can be found along with the radio number 
on the radio card. See Owner's Manual.  

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For safety reasons, never leave the radio card in the car. If necessary, ask 
the customer for the code.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

Fig. 59: Identifying Radio Buttons 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

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If a button is pressed beyond desired number, the sequence will start over at 1 after 9 is pressed.  

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When entire code is entered, press right side of "Seek/Track" rocker button -C- (">") for about 2 seconds, 
until an audible signal is heard.  

NOTE:

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If a wrong code was accidentally entered, the display will flash "SAFE" 
initially, and then remain on.  

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The coding procedure may be repeated a second time (the number of 
coding attempts is displayed). If a wrong code is entered again, the radio 
will be disabled for an hour. If this happens, leave the radio ON and the 
key in the ignition for one hour. After the hour has elapsed, the number of 
attempts stops being displayed and the electronic lock can be cancelled.  

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The cycle is: 2 attempts, 1 hour locked 

 

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1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

ANTENNA SYSTEM 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNA, ASSEMBLY 

1. Antenna rod  

Fig. 60: Identifying Radio Buttons 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system: 

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Determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.  

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Switch ignition off.  

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Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.  

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After reconnecting the battery, re-code and check operation of the 
anti-theft radio. Also check operation of the clock and the power 
windows according to the Repair Manual and/or the Owner's Manual. 

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 61 .

 

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1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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