Volkswagen radio tips: installation/removal, entering code, antenna connections

This was the last video I made before the power went out due to Hurricane Irene. Now it finally came back on 6 days later, so I can upload this!

This video was made for YouTube user 16mmDJ, but it contains helpful information for anyone who is dealing with a 1990s or early 2000s Volkswagen car radio head unit. I provide instructions on how to enter the security code, how to remove the head unit, and details on the special antenna connector that VW and some other European carmakers used, including the adapters that are necessary to install an aftermarket head unit or external device with an RF modulator (CD changer, satellite radio tuner, etc.).

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[famousamosguy]

Hi, I have a question. I'm installing an aftermarket radio and I have a 2002 Jetta. I just took out the stock radio. So, I just ordered a wiring harness to convert all of the wires into my new stereo deck but I'm confused on the antenna adapter. Will I need one or two wires for this? There's a wire (black wire) you had that plugs into the aftermarket stereo. But does the end (the female end) of it go into the black wire that comes from down under in the car? Or will I need a second wire for that

[vwestlife]

@famousamosguy Your Jetta uses a powered (a.k.a. amplified) antenna, therefore you need an adapter, such as the Metra 40-VW53, which will both convert the antenna's plug to a standard Motorola jack and also have a wire providing power to the antenna. This wire is typically colored blue, and you will connect it to the radio's power antenna output lead.

[FALCORTON]

Hey, i have a 95 VW Jetta, i had to replace the battery since it wasn't working... with the code i didn't understand how to put a 0 in so it went into the safe mode for an hour and never came back.... what should i do?

[vwestlife]

@FALCORTON I've never entered the code incorrectly enough times to experience the one-hour lockout, but the manual says to leave the ignition and radio on for an hour and then it should let you enter the code again.

[Pancho0Es]

@vwestlife hello I have a radio but does not work tells me safe I wonder if I can put you know that code is the same as that

[vwestlife]

@Pancho0Es Did you not follow the instructions I showed in the video?

[AgMx3]

i hope mine has the code on the radio... cause my radio doesnt want to work and i was told it was removed before

[fuentessheo]

muchas gracias.. :)

[thetwopointslow]

Lolol @ the cassette player on your radio. Interestingly enough, I'm getting a new OEM radio for my Mk4 and I couldn't seem to understand what people were trying to say when they were explaining how to input the radio code with just the first 4 buttons. Now it makes perfect sense

[NenciuVictor]

Yes ... good video ... I've got a 2004 vw bora and I whant to change the cassete player with an mp3 player by pioneer ... sorry for bad english