Safe mode on car stereo

[Maz]

Just bought the my first Audi, A4 on a V plate 99.
Loving the drive but no tunes yet as the display reads Safe when I turnit on.
The battery was flat when I got it but after jump starting it the car has been running fine.

I assume the stereo has reset cos the battery died, how do i get hold of the code to activate it or is there a universal one

[Gavin78]

Hi Maz,

If your A4 has the original stereo, the security code can be found in the pack containg your owner's manual & service history etc. If you do not have this pack then I think there are a few companies on the internet that you can send the head unit off to for decoding. If all else fails, the original Audi dealer that supplied the vehicle may have it on record or atleast point you in the right direction.

[Maz]

Cheers for that will try the local dealer.

[RickT]

if no code... Audi can get it for you of a cost of about £20... better than shipping the unit off..

RickT

[Maz]

Thanks RickT and gavin78, I just done a search on the web and there are companies that can send you the code but I will need to get the stereo out which I don't fancy doing and as you say Audi charge £20.
£20 isn't bad going really, may just do that and it is a half hour job

Cheers once again.

[Eclipse car Audio]

Maz

I might be able to save you £20 as I have a programme that gives me the codes for most radios but it does mean removing the radio, what I need is the serial number that starts with AUZ 1Z4....... there should be a 7 digit number if you can get me this I have a go at it for you. The number may even be in your documentation somewhere.

Cheers

[Maz]

now your talking, i will have a look over the weekend i think i saw that long number it was on a plastic tag?

Going to PM you the number

[witm]

Hi mate,

I am having the same problem as the initial poster of the topic i found your name in. I replaced my car battery and now my Audi Concert stereo says SAFE.

When I bought the car I did not get the handbook or the code. I bought it second hand from a private dealer and never thought to ask for a code. I have rang the guy but he says he never got the handbook or the code either. I have rang Audi in Birmingham and for some reason they say they cant help me: The only way to reset the stereo is with the original code!

Please can you see if you can find my code from the serial number: AUZ2Z3B1317011.

Plus how would I put such a code in? The buttons do not seem to do anything on the stereo, all it sayds SAFE.

Many MANY thanks for your help,

Witm

[witm]

Just realised this post is probably very old and you wont see it mate, I'll pm you, hope thats ok.

[Froggy]

Audi dealer's CAN get you a number, they are just being unhelpful.