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How to Enter the Unlock Code for the Radio in a Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Warning light – error code

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In this tutorial, you will see how to enter the unlock code for the radio in a Volkswagen Passat, a very simple and quick operation to perform, for example, after disconnecting the battery. The code can be found in the documents provided at purchase, but if lost, it can be retrieved through one of the various online services available.

Once obtained, turn on both the instrument cluster and the radio itself, then press and hold the "TP" button together with the "TA" button. At this point, 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 30 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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