Anyone work for VW?

[Critical_Mass 10]

Hi all,

 

Need some help. Last week i had my B5 written off. Bought a B5.5 and it didnt come with a radio. So put the one i had in the B5, into the B5.5

 

Unfortunately there doesnt seem to be a code in the paper work. Can anyone, who works at VW, get me the code? I have the radio serial no.

 

Do VW still give codes out?

[daves16v 1]

Gaz, sorry to hear that mate, at least you've gone to a B5.5. I'm sure you can recode using VAGCOM/VCDS.

[Critical_Mass 10]

Cheers Dave. Not sure if its good thing or bad. I put a deposit down on the b5.5 2 days before my B5 was written off - i was planning on selling it. So saves me the hassle of that.

 

Where's the port on the B5.5, is it behind the front ash tray?

[Jon_vr6 1]

I think if you have the serial code VW should be able to help you out either for a small charge or free

[daves16v 1]

They moved it to the driver foot well, have a feel underneath just above the brake pedal. Makes it a pain if you want to log outputs whilst on the move.

[Critical_Mass 10]

Yeah found the port. Thanks.

 

Now, im having the issue of no usb ports being recognised. Im using the HEX + USB download... so many choices im not sure which one is the 16pin to USB download.

 

Its version 11.11???

[ollielawson 0]

The later versions only work with genuine cables, you need the "Lite:" version (http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-lite/download/index.html) otherwise. You might be able to get the code from a friendly dealer using the reg no. from your old B5

[Critical_Mass 10]

Yeah i could well end up going to the dealer, but want to give vagcom a go, seen as i have a cable. Will try the lite version thanks Ollie.

Edited November 26, 2012 by Critical_Mass

[RW1 0]

Dealer I'm afraid. You won't find the code with VCDS.

 

You may need to use VCDS to get the Radio recognised by the car but code is self contained to the unit.

 

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[Critical_Mass 10]

ah noted. Thanks RW1. Can they give the code over the phone, i dont have to go into the dealers do i?

[craigowl 0]

What's a B5, please?

[timthetinyhorse 0]

its a passat mate i think

[BigTartanJudge 0]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Passat_%28B5%29

 

All you need to know ;-)

[Critical_Mass 10]

yeah sorry its a Passat :-/

 

BigTartanJudge - not seen you for a while.

 

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Ok spoken to VW.. apparently i have to book it in and they'll plug vagcom into it to retrieve the code - cost of £20

 

So sounds like you can use VAGCOM to get the code. Will try that, failing that i'll take it to a independent audio place and see if they can help.

[RW1 0]

Ok spoken to VW.. apparently i have to book it in and they'll plug vagcom into it to retrieve the code - cost of £20

 

So sounds like you can use VAGCOM to get the code. Will try that, failing that i'll take it to a independent audio place and see if they can help.

 

They will use the VAS system (VAG's own diagnostics) to link through to the VAG database for your car. VCDS does not have that capability.

 

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[Critical_Mass 10]

ah right... p00p. really dont want to have to book it in to the dealers. May just cut my losses and get a new headunit... needed a newer one anyway as the tape deck just doesnt cut it with todays digital media.