RCD 310 Code?

[saabby]

Just realized the dealer did not give me a code for the RCD 310. But wondering if there is one. Could someone please confirm one way or the other? Thanks.

[buzuki]

Radio code? Definilty. Just ask the dealer, they should be able to give it to you.

[Eaglehawk]

I never got a code either...

[saabby]

Radio code? Definilty. Just ask the dealer, they should be able to give it to you.

Thanks. I better get onto it otherwise the 9W7 install will be doomed from the start

[Rob Burns]

If you're keeping the same radio then you won't need a radio code. You can pull it out and reinstall it as many times as you want to as long as it's the same car.

[Eaglehawk]

Explains why when the battery went flat in the Golf, it didn't ask for a code after it was fixed...

[Schibs]

Last week I installed the 9W7 with the RCD510. Installation went well until I powered up the RCD510 and it asked me for the security code. The code was no where to be found in the documentation so called dealer who said I would have to bring the car in and incur a probable fee for them to recover the code (I guess they don't keep it on file).

Anyway all I had to do was start the car and all was working again + bluetooth menu

[saabby]

Last week I installed the 9W7 with the RCD510. Installation went well until I powered up the RCD510 and it asked me for the security code. The code was no where to be found in the documentation so called dealer who said I would have to bring the car in and incur a probable fee for them to recover the code (I guess they don't keep it on file).

Anyway all I had to do was start the car and all was working again + bluetooth menu

Schibs. Are you saying that after you put in the recovered code everything worked or was it just by starting the car?

[gavs]

Last week I installed the 9W7 with the RCD510. Installation went well until I powered up the RCD510 and it asked me for the security code. The code was no where to be found in the documentation so called dealer who said I would have to bring the car in and incur a probable fee for them to recover the code (I guess they don't keep it on file).

Integrally because I was told that the dealerships hang onto the little plastic key with the code so the number is stored within a central hub for all dealerships to see, better security and all that....

[PoloDave]

dont know if it is good or not, but I have to re-enter the code after every battery disconnect. Good thing the dealer gave it to me (RCD 310)

[Schibs]

Schibs. Are you saying that after you put in the recovered code everything worked or was it just by starting the car?

Once I had connected everything up and turned the RCD510 on, it asked me for the code. I don't have the code. Anyway turned off the RCD510 and turned on the car and it worked like normal again. I guess the stereo didnt realise it was the same car until it was started.

[saabby]

Thanks Schibs. Good to know. For good order, I might just get the code.

[ronburgundy]

I upgraded from RCD 310 to RCD 510 in my Jetta - when I asked for the code to the RCD 310 (they gave it back to me, I intended to sell it) they told me it did not need a code! Any truth to this rumour or am I now holding onto a very elaborate paperweight??!!

[broxigar1983]

You will need a code when installing this in a different car. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but all of the RCD310/510 units on Ebay comes with the "code"

[ronburgundy]

I thought so too! Might have to go back and visit them... suspect they'll possibly turn around and tell me there is a fee for doing so which will probably cost me more than what I'd get to sell the thing! Of course, they should have told me in the first place... but I don't have the time or the inclination to get into the argument with them. *Sigh*
Thanks for confirming my suspicions