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How to Enter the Unlock Code for a Volkswagen Alpha Radio?

Model: Volkswagen Volkswagen Various
Part: Warning light – error code

In this tutorial, you will see how to enter the unlock code for a Volkswagen Alpha radio, a device found in many older models from the German manufacturer. The code can be found in the documents provided at purchase, but if lost, it can be recovered through various online services, both paid and free. Once obtained, turn on both the dashboard and the radio, then press and hold the "TP" and "TA" buttons simultaneously to access the code entry screen. Finally, enter the first digit by repeatedly pressing the "1" button, continue with the "2", "3", and "4" buttons, and save the setting by pressing the "TP" and "TA" buttons again.

Updated on 3 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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