2001 A4 1.8T radio safe mode unlocking

[jerbeak]

I had to put a new battery in my 2001 A4 1.8T quattro. I knew the radio would show "safe" when I powered it up after replacing the battery. I have the code and the procedure for unlocking the radio. The procedure did not work.

I called the Audi dealer where I bought the car and their response was "sometimes the software gets screwed up when you disconnect the battery". My only option they said was to buy a new radio. Great option!!!!

Does anyone have any experience with this problem???

[kenney]

never heard that one before,anyway turn the radio on and let it stand for about 10 mins try to login with the RIGHT code

[mastertech]

suspect your car may have had a new radio already and the code you are trying to enter is wrong.---you need to contact your dealer ,quoting your chassis number+ the radio AUZ number found on the side of the set.They can then obtain the correct code from the Audi database,--There should be no charge for this--BUT some dealers try to charge!!!

P.S. If you enter the code incorrectly 3 times ,it will lock out and need to be left with radio turned on and key in ignition for approx 2 hours
The AUZ No can also normally be found in MVB 81if you have access to Vag Com or alike

[jerbeak]

Thanks for the replys. I'll try the radio on for up to 2 hrs and see if that works. Right now my instructions say to press P-SCAN and RBDS at the same time until the number 1000 appears on the radio. Right now when I press those keys, the number 1000 never appears no matter how long I press them.