security code issue

[dklinikowski]

My non-monsoon radio (2000GL) has a broken faceplate and I am buying a used radio from eBay ("new condition"). I do not know if the new radio will arrive with the code. My understanding is that if I do not have the code for the new radio, I will have to go to the dealer and pay a service charge to have them find the code from VIN number.

I do have the code for the old radio. Question: Does the code reside in the faceplate circuitry or on the radio main circuit board? The two pieces are easily separated.

My thought is that if the code is stored on the main circuit board, I can simply pop off the new front panel and snap it on the old chassis; then use the old code to activate the radio.

If however, the code resides in the front panel circuitry, I may have to go to the dealer and have the new radio programmed. I am hoping the code comes with the new radio.


Any thoughts or comments?

Thanks

Dave

[LadybugEwa]

In April I purchased a used radio from a member here. He gave me a great deal since 2 of it's buttons were busted. He also provided the code.
I didn't have the code for my own radio, and it was on the way out anyway.
I just did the swap the other day, keeping the face of my radio, and using his 'box' and his code. Ergo, the code goes with the main radio, the metal box.
Good luck with the swap, it's easy, just a few little screws and plastic tabs. Just don't do it in the cold and be very gentle with that plastic. Are you all set with radio keys? I got sent the wrong ones and had to improvise with sawblades
P.S. Are you Polish?

[dklinikowski]

Thanks, That answerd my question. I improvised on the keys using the tips of large zip ties.

Half Polish, 12 german; 3rd generation.

Thanks again

[kaiser]

i can get the code for you.

i need the serial # on the radio, the vin from the car it came from would help if you can get it.

pm me with the info when you get it.

[dklinikowski]

Hey Kaiser:

I haven't received the radio yet and I don't know it will have the code or VIN. It will definitely have the serial number. i appreciate your offer and may take you up on it if necessary.

Have a great day and thanks.

Dave

[dklinikowski]

Hey kaiser:

Thansk for your offer. I could use help finding the radio code for the monsoon radio that I purchased in error. The Radio serial numver is:
VWZ4Z7B1023591 (that's a zero not an "O") Thanks, Dave

[kaiser]

i need your vin# too. i need a vin to access the menus to find the code. doens't matter if the vin matches the radio.

[dklinikowski]

I will try to get the car VIN number and get back to you. Thanks

Dave

[dklinikowski]

I got it...

The VIN #: 3VWCC21C5XM412783

[kaiser]

sorry for the delay, i've been really busy.

radio code # 0548

[dklinikowski]

Thank you and have a great day.