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VW radio code from the VWZ serial number

Your Volkswagen radio shows SAFE and wants a four digit code? With the VWZ serial number you can request the code from us for free. We do not calculate codes from the serial. Our team handles each request and emails you the code once it is ready. Timing can vary.

VW radio code: display shows SAFE, the radio asks for the code
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Request your free radio code

Enter serial and email, accept the terms and confirm ownership. Our team checks every request and emails you the code. Processing time can vary.

Owners only. We do not help with radios of unknown origin.

Sample label with serial number, prefix VWZ highlighted
This is what the label looks like. The highlighted prefix shows the brand.

Where is the VWZ number?

The serial starts with VWZ followed by letters and digits, for example VWZ1Z2A1234567. It is on the label on the radio casing. Some units can show it on the display. The number starting with 1K0, 3C0 or 5K0 is the part number and does not help us.

Common units and models

Units
  • RCD 200
  • RCD 210
  • RCD 300
  • RCD 310
  • RCD 500
  • RCD 510
  • RNS 310
  • RNS 510
  • Gamma
  • Beta
  • Alpha
  • Composition Media
Cars
  • Golf
  • Polo
  • Passat
  • Touran
  • Tiguan
  • Caddy
  • Transporter
  • Up
  • Sharan

Newer MIB touchscreen systems often no longer ask for a code or are released by a workshop.

Entering the VW radio code

  1. Ignition on, radio on. The display shows SAFE.
  2. Depending on the unit, hold a button until 1000 or ---- appears.
  3. Set the four digits with preset buttons 1 to 4.
  4. Confirm with the arrow key, OK or a long press.

After a wrong entry the radio shows SAFE again and locks for a while. Leave the ignition on and wait.

Dealer route

A VW dealer can usually look up the code with the registration papers and ID. That normally costs a fee there. With us the request is free, you only confirm that you are the owner.

Questions about the VW radio code

Is the code calculated from the VWZ number?

No. Our team handles your request and sends you the code. We do not offer automatic calculation.

How long does it take?

It depends on the unit and can vary.

My radio shows SAFE without a clock.

Then the lock has run out and you can enter the code.

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