Stereo code

Tiny
GREENCHEVYMALIBU
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  • 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 109,111 MILES
My battery died and I bought a new one. Now the stereo has a code to unlock it. I don't know the code. The serial code on the tape player is VWZ 9Z7W2032633. Also the other number on the tape player is PU-1569A-D. How do I find out what the code is?
Sunday, June 9th, 2013 AT 3:31 PM

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Tiny
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Contact your dealer, they will be able to give you the code, they may need the VIN as well.
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Sunday, June 9th, 2013 AT 6:27 PM
Tiny
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Step 1 - Retrieve radio serial: Your vehicle requires that you remove the radio from the vehicle in order to retrieve your radio's serial number.

Radio serial: Found on chassis of vehicles radio. You must remove the radio from the vehicle in order to retrieve the radio serial number. Number will start with VWZ. Must be a 14 digit number.

Step 2 - Retrieve vehicle V.I.N: Vehicle identification number. Usually found at the bottom of drivers side window. We do not require the original VIN# of the vehicle that the radio originated from. Any Volkswagen VIN# will suffice.

Step 3 - Purchase code: You will receive your radio unlock code, via email. Approximate code retrieval time is 30 minutes to 24 hours. After receiving requested information.
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Sunday, December 25th, 2016 AT 10:48 PM

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