MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: coop on August 08, 2010, 07:34:57 pm

Title: RCD 500 Code
Post by: coop on August 08, 2010, 07:34:57 pm

Hi Guys

I'm selling my RCD 500 unit as Ive just upgarded to a RNS 500, I want to sell it on ebay but have just relised I dont have the code, the code card which came with the car is blank, anyone know how I can find out this information? Cheers

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: 182_blue on August 09, 2010, 08:24:09 am

Did it come with your car from the factory, if so the dealer will give it you

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: coop on August 09, 2010, 01:28:15 pm

Its a factory fitted unit, so I went into VW today and they have told me the new owner will need to bring their car in to a dealer so they can code the stereo to their car and that their was no point telling me the current code as that corresponds to my car, does that sound correct to you guys?

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: 182_blue on August 09, 2010, 01:34:35 pm

Quote from: coop on August 09, 2010, 01:28:15 pm

Its a factory fitted unit, so I went into VW today and they have told me the new owner will need to bring their car in to a dealer so they can code the stereo to their car and that their was no point telling me the current code as that corresponds to my car, does that sound correct to you guys?

Sounds like BS to me, they don't need to code it or how do we all fit RNS to our cars, they probably just want the money, did this unit come in your car and do you still have this car

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: 182_blue on August 09, 2010, 01:37:58 pm

Oh and I have not personally tried this but try posting here http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f179/. , a search shows they can get codes

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: LouCyffer on August 09, 2010, 01:55:14 pm

Quote from: coop on August 09, 2010, 01:28:15 pm

Its a factory fitted unit, so I went into VW today and they have told me the new owner will need to bring their car in to a dealer so they can code the stereo to their car and that their was no point telling me the current code as that corresponds to my car, does that sound correct to you guys?

Thats Absolute Balls! The code is unique to the head unit, not the car. Otherwise a stolen unit would only need the code of the vehicle it is fitted into after it was stolen. Kinda defeats the object, doesn't it? Sounds like you don't have the deepest thinking dealer staff there.

The unit code must be input each time the head unit is moved from one vehicle to another. Once in the vehicle it doesn't need to be re entered even if the unit is removed & refitted. Only if it goes to a new car.

If this unit was fitted new to your car, they must give you the code. It's your unit, bought from them.

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: coop on August 09, 2010, 06:28:35 pm

Your absolutely right, it didnt really add up to me, hence the post, he did seem pritty convinced though. I'm going to go back over tomorrow and hopfully speak to someone who knows what there talking about. Cheers

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: LouCyffer on August 10, 2010, 06:58:37 am

Keep us posted Coop. If you get no joy LouCyffer The Crimson Avenger will visit your dealer! :evilgrin:

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: SteveP on August 10, 2010, 04:03:21 pm

You will need to provide the radio serial number and the original car's VIN number  :happy2:

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: coop on August 10, 2010, 06:05:23 pm

Took the stereo back in to the dealers and one of the mechanics took a look and got the code of in 2 minutes, shame it took two trips to the dealer to do such a simple job.

Title: Re: RCD 500 Code
Post by: LouCyffer on August 10, 2010, 06:54:00 pm

The threat of The Crimson Avenger rights another wrong.

Seriously, glad it's sorted, Coop :happy2: