Rcd310

[Transporter]

I know it's obvious but without pulling the unit out of the box in my shed, I've stumbled for a moment when thinking how to enter the PIN, when nothing is in the RCD310 owner's manual.

[kamold]

If I understand the question, you need to press the red _ under the corresponding digit until you get the code right.
ie you press the left-most _ button 3 more times to get a 4, then press the next one along 8 times to get an 8 etc. Then press the last _ button on the right when the code is entered correctly.

[Transporter]

Knowing that the picture wasn't that clear, I still didn't feel the need to explain it more, to most people the instructions wouldn't probably be needed, once you see the screen infront of you, but yeah, you're right and very well explained. You instructions are almost an idiot proof. Thans, for make it clear.

Anyway, somebody should come to pick up the RCD310, that I have (actually 2 of them, from our Tiguans) in the shed. Well, he didn't come. At least I had an oportunity to eject the CD that I forgot to take out when changing the unit in my daughter's Tig. She was happy to have the CD back.

[readerr0r]

Off topic, but I bought a few BMW units when I had my 325i and both of them came with a free CD. The mix disc of Lady Gaga remixes, Russian music and Eurotrance was a great gift from the Slovakian seller.

[wai]

How do you get the code for a RCD-310?

[tigger73]

I got the code for my RDC310 from the dealer who delivered the vehicle. Some are in the national VW database so you can ring any dealer and give them the VIN of the vehicle and they should be able to give you the code. Others for some reason aren't in the database and can sometimes be on the dealers own system (which happened in my case).

I believe you'll only need the code if you're installing the stereo into another vehicle. I thought I was going to need it when I disconnected the battery, but surprisingly it didn't ask for the code when I connected back up and turned the car on - stereo came to life without need to enter a code.

Anyway it's best to get your code and keep it in a safe place for later in case you need it.

I've also been told that sometimes the code is linked to the serial number of the stereo (and not the VIN), so if you're installing a unit make sure you take a photo or write down the details before you install it otherwise you may have to pull apart the dash again to get the details off the unit... saves doing the job twice

[tigger73]

Just found out that the code given to me by the dealer was wrong

They gave me 5 digit code and the RCD310 needs a 4 digit code.

The dealer then pointed me in the direction of a company "go-tech" that may be able to help but they charge $22 to give you the PIN.

Anyone know how to get the pin otherwise?

[wai]

Anyone know how to get the pin otherwise?

The ACCC. It is your radio. You have not leased it from VW, and VW should have provided you with the code. For VW not to give you the code would be like buying a car and then having to pay extra just to get the keys to drive it away.

[tigger73]

I bought the car with 3,000km on the clock. Getting the run around from the VW dealer who delivered the car and also VWA who said talk to the dealer.

[Transporter]

I should be able to read it as long as it is fitted in your car. But, I guess it's not.

[tigger73]

ok so does it have to be in the original vehicle? Or if you get a head unit without a code can you take it to a vw dealer/service and get the code read out?

[iampivot]

I should be able to read it as long as it is fitted in your car. But, I guess it's not.

Its sitting here at the Sunshine coast, QLD.

[jamesdavid]

It doesn't have to be in the original vehicle, if its the same as any that i have done before you need to go to the dealer as the request must be made using an authenticated vw/audi ip addressed diagnostic tester as its run through an encrypted server. They need the vin and the radio serial number, (usually embossed on the radio on the right hand side) might be a sticker on there also. I honestly have never tried to do it without a diagnostic connection to the car, i have every reason to believe that there would be some sort of extra security measure (like it will still need to be able to communicate, or see the radio being installed to allow it). Plus i doubt the dealer would do it if you came to them with a radio in hand and asked for the code.

[tigger73]

Just found out the code...

If you have the VIN for the original vehicle and serial# off the radio, a decent service dept can look it up on VW dealer website.

I've had some recent dealings with Lynas VW in the Barossa and they were good enough to look it up for me pretty much on the spot.

Took about 2 minutes and they rang back with the code.

Free plug for Lynas VW as other dealers/places were going to charge between $22 and $55.

[jamesdavid]

Thats good, i know when we do predeliveries the radio code is obtained using a tester and should, i say should be assigned to the specfic vehicle details, so if you ever need it you should just be able to ring up and do as you did and find the code, but alot of dealerships just try and cash in and charge for it.

Happy it worked out for you mate