Did I mess this up?

**tgiblin** · 04-21-2008 04:29 PM

wow awful move by me. i tried to remove the radio pretty sure i put the radio keys in the wrong way and i guess i could have messed up the pins. anyway to fix this? or could the crappy keys i bought for like 5$ be it.

**tgiblin** · 04-21-2008 08:18 PM

anyone know how to fix it if I did mess up the pins

**thebigchu** · 04-22-2008 09:28 AM

bend them back? You've got to provide a little more info on what you did dude.

**tgiblin** · 04-22-2008 10:32 AM

put the keys in the wrong way. thats what i did wrong

**AudiTechS4** · 04-22-2008 10:37 AM

umm they dont go in the wrong way they will just stop .

**tbone5446** · 04-22-2008 10:41 AM

I have had 3 people try to pull my radio in the lsat week, just so I could get the damn numbers off the back, so I can get my 4 digit code.
NO ONE can get it.
I had the shop I take my car to try it, an Audi tech who laughed when we told him we couldn't get it (he spent 30 minutesand nothing), and a stereo shop manager.
I am taking it today to a recommended installer who has assured me he could get it, so we'll see.
I HATE the fact that you can't just get the radio code from the VIN, like most other cars.
As far as putting the keys in backwards, I couldn't tell you buddy but I wish you the best of luck!

**Rated S** · 04-22-2008 11:00 AM

You need all 4 keys to get them out, not just 2.

**Matt@JHM** · 04-22-2008 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by tbone5446

I have had 3 people try to pull my radio in the lsat week, just so I could get the damn numbers off the back, so I can get my 4 digit code.
NO ONE can get it.
I had the shop I take my car to try it, an Audi tech who laughed when we told him we couldn't get it (he spent 30 minutesand nothing), and a stereo shop manager.
I am taking it today to a recommended installer who has assured me he could get it, so we'll see.
I HATE the fact that you can't just get the radio code from the VIN, like most other cars.
As far as putting the keys in backwards, I couldn't tell you buddy but I wish you the best of luck!

The radio code is printed on a sticker by the spare tire too.

**tgiblin** · 04-22-2008 12:01 PM

tried again. radio will not come out. seriously wtf? im getting pissed. I bought another set of keys. this project to put the ipod adapter in has gotten very expensive

**tbone5446** · 04-22-2008 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Elitedrumr

The radio code is printed on a sticker by the spare tire too.

There is only one sticker by the spare tire and it lists the vin and shit like that.
There are 2 areas that have 4 digits so I am hoping that one of those is it.
I tried the one at the bottom, but screwed up and locked myself out for an hour, so..........
Man if I can get this damn thing to work again I will be so happy!
Thanks for the tip!