Coding radio functions — VW
Coding radio functions on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Note:
The radio functions can only be coded on "BETA" and "GAMMA" radio units. Coding an "ALPHA" radio unit is not possible.
The following radio functions can be coded:
Sound adaption to type of vehicle
Number of loudspeakers
Breakdown of code number:
09 · Code number for sound synchronisation
4 · Code number for number of loudspeakers
0 · Code number for sound system
7 · Code number for 2nd display and type of aerial
Note:
Coding the first 4 digits is only intended for the "gamma" radio unit. On the "beta" radio always enter "0"for the first 4 digits and then select from the table of codes for 5th digit depending on radio configuration, see table of codes.
Performing coding
Press keys 0 and 7.
Confirm entry with key Q.
Coding control unit
Enter code number XXXXX
(0-32000)
Indicated on display:
Enter code number compiled from code table
Code table:
Code number
Settings for sound synchronisation
Code number for sound basic setting
Code number for number of loudspeakers
Code number for sound system
1st+2nd · 3rd · 4th · 5th · Position
09 · Sound synchronisation basic setting for Transporter/Caravelle
2 / 4 · 2 front passive loudspeakers / 4 passive loudspeakers
0 · Without sound system
Code number
Settings for sound synchronisation
Code number for radio configuration
1st+2nd · 3rd · 4th · 5th · Position
0 / 1 / 3 / 7 · Radio with passive aerial (rod aerial) / Radio with active aerial / Radio with CD player and active aerial / Radio with active aerial, 2nd display in dash panel insert and CD player
Coding control unit
Q
Enter code number 09201
(0-32000)
Indicated on display, e.g.:
Confirm entry with key Q.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display:
Ending function:
Press keys 0 and 6. (The function "End output" is selected with 06.)
End coding with ⇒key.
Rapid data transfer
Q
06 End output
Indicated on display:
Confirm entry with key Q.
Rapid data transfer
Help
Enter address word XX
Indicated on display:
The tester is again in basic function.
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