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Question by tats271
Submitted on 9/25/2003
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I have 98' jetta wolfsburg and the stereo is in safe mode I went to my local v-dub dealer to get the code, when I put it in it dose nothing I've tried to hold down the scan button for 3 seconds which is what they said to do but that dose nothing what am I doing wrong .also the tech at the shop tried to put the code in and it into safe2 i was told to wait an hour and retry but it took more like 6 hours for it to go back to the regular safe mode. Any help or suggestions would be helpful. thanks tats271@hotmail.com

Answer by al
Submitted on 11/3/2003
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i had the same problem . the thing is that the code from the dealer is incorrect try to look at the manual and it will tell u the right code . my code for my wolfburg was 1998 the year of it but the dealer gave me 3356 or something like it, 3rd time the radio is no good so be carefull Nassk8er@aol.com

Answer by bottlesandcans
Submitted on 1/3/2004
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buy a new stereo

Answer by RAS 10
Submitted on 1/11/2004
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IM FROM MEXICO AND I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, I HAVE THE CODE IN THE MANUAL BUT SOMETHING HAPPEN THAT WHEN I TRY TO PUT THE NUMBERS APPEARS THE WORD "SAFE" FLASHING, I HOPE TOMORROW I CAN FIX IT.

Answer by Kate
Submitted on 9/7/2004
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I have a 1995 Jetta. I have to hold down "mode" and "scan" for three seconds, then put in the code using the 1-4 on the radio, and then hold "mode" and "scan" down for three hours again. It worked for me and I was shocked!

Answer by PCBear
Submitted on 9/30/2004
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In my 1998 Jetta TDI, after the code is entered you must hold down the tuning button, not the scan button, for three seconds to get the stereo to unlock.

Answer by karl
Submitted on 11/2/2004
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mexico rocks!, ariba mexico

Answer by shodunkflu
Submitted on 12/18/2004
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i found instead of waiting 3 hours to try your 'safe mode' code again, i disconnected my battery cables, and then put them back on. this seemed to reset the radio.

Answer by abe
Submitted on 2/20/2005
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i HAD the same problem you have to hold seek and scan down at the same time trust me it happend to me twice

Answer by bdubs
Submitted on 4/13/2005
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The number shows how many times you have tried to put the code in. On my 2k Jetta, you get 2 tries, and then the stereo locks in "safe" mode for one hour (It says safe and the number 2). You need to leave the keys in and the radio on for that hour and then it will let you try another number.

Answer by Darren
Submitted on 6/18/2005
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I had the safe mode problem with my 98 Jetta. I had to hold mode and scan at the same time, wait for 1000 to appear then enter code using 1-4. Hold mode and scan until the word SAFE appears, then it worked. Hope this helps

Answer by Jim Wharton
Submitted on 8/16/2005
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If mine gave me the stereo "safe mode" option that'd be great. The battery went dead after I left the lights on, no big deal, I jumped it and I was off. I try to use the radio, and it turns on, says 88.3 and nothing else. Buttons, volume knob do absolutely nothing. I left it on for an hour while I was driving somewhere far but that didn't seem to unlock anything. Any suggestions on getting the dumb radio to respond?

Answer by connor
Submitted on 11/20/2005
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take it out and check the wires

Answer by trac_ej4
Submitted on 7/7/2006
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I have a 98 Wolfsberg, and everytime the battery is disconnected the stereo goes to "SAFE" mode. I received a code at the dealership and it has worked everytime. BUT contrary to claims to hold down the "SCAN" button, I have found that holding the "SEEK >" button enters your code.

Answer by chris
Submitted on 8/6/2006
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un conect the battery and try again

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Answer by jp
Submitted on 2/16/2007
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For a 97 VW, hold SCAN and MODE for 3 seconds, then enter the code using the preset keys (1 through 4). When the code is entered, hold SCAN and MODE again for 3 seconds.