Need help with Bora stereo security code

[mattb]

Hi all
My 2001 Bora V5 was recently in having some work done and the battery was disconnected. I have the security code but I do not know how to key it in.

Can someone please scan up the relevant pages from the service manual or offer me a step by step instruction?

Thanks very much

[balkanac]

im not sure, but on cars i had before i used the radio station memory buttons, 1-6. If you have a 4 digit code you use the first 4 and if its say 4268 you'd press no 1 4 times, no 2 twice etc.
This might not work for VW, but its worth a try i guess

[Manaz]

I'd be careful "trying" things randomly - I believe you only get a certain number of incorrect attempts before the unit locks itself out and you need a dealer to do the unlock.

OP: I suspect the procedure should be in the owner's manual (or an additional book for the stereo itself. If you don't have such books, they may be online...

[moniker]

I'd be careful "trying" things randomly - I believe you only get a certain number of incorrect attempts before the unit locks itself out and you need a dealer to do the unlock.

OP: I suspect the procedure should be in the owner's manual (or an additional book for the stereo itself. If you don't have such books, they may be online...

Yes as far as I remember (only done it once) just key in (using the 1-6 buttons) the required code - just keep punching them in - once finished it should unlock.
I do have the original card in my glovebox- if stuck please post back and I will dig it out.

Keith

[mattb]

Thanks guys. It appears that I did something wrong as I have been locked out and will now need to see a dealer.

I have the code and the service manual but the stereo instructions are missing unfortunately.

Thanks again

[mattb]

Hi Keith
It looks like the stereo has reset itself. Can you scan or post up the instructions and I will have another crack at it?
Thanks Matt

[moniker]

Hi Keith
It looks like the stereo has reset itself. Can you scan or post up the instructions and I will have another crack at it?
Thanks Matt

Matt, instructions sent offline to your email,

Cheers,

Keith

[mattb]

Thanks very much Keith
I will have another go tomorrow.
Matt

[99gti]

If you have no luck, let me know and I'll type it up for you from the book.

[mattb]

Hi guys
I have tried entering the code as per the manual that Keith sent through to me but it still won't accept it. Is there a button I need to press after using each of the 6 keys before going to the next key?

At the moment when I go to the second key the count just continues. Let me know if this doesn't make sense.

Cheers Matt

[Holster]

I'd be interested in the instructions as I am about to disconnect my battery for some work to be done on the car (2001 Bora V5). I have the manual and the code card. The card states that the release procedure is found in the operation manual. The operation manual says to refer to the code card for the release procedure - Doh! I have a 6 digit code and it is a Eurovox head unit. None of the numbers in the code are above 6 so maybe the numbers will be entered directly?

Cheers
Holster

[The_Hawk]

A shiny new Pioneer head unit can be had for $200... never have a code problem again.

I really don't understand why they bother anymore, who steals stock radios? And if it's such an issue, why don't aftermarket units have codes?

Back on topic though, if it was the dealer I'd be driving in and demanding someone come out right now and fix it up (since it should take 5 seconds and all). If it wasn't the dealer, drive in [to the dealer] and ask nicely

[abreut]

I have a 2000 bora with a standard eurovox unit. Its a 6 digit code, you just type in the digits one after the other and after the 6 correctly inserted digit its unlocked. If you stuff up 3 times you have to wait an hour before you can try again. From memory I think it counts up or down each digit you press until you get to #6. If you don't have the code you can get it from a dealer that doesn't want to be a douche and try and force you to bring it in to be "repaired".

[Holster]

I just disconnected the battery for a couple of minutes and the head unit didn't prompt for a code when I reconnected. Has cured the problem with the EPC light too (for now).

On the subject of head units etc (may be worth a new thread somewhere). The CD player will remember where it stopped when the ignition is turned on but starting the car makes it reset (turns the stereo off). Manages to remember all the radio stations though.