Use the preset buttons to alter the digits on the screen.
The radio code is not meant to be a nuisance; it is a primary theft deterrent. By requiring a unique PIN tied to the vehicle's Identification Number (VIN) and the radio's serial number, Volkswagen ensures that a stolen head unit is useless to anyone without the authorized code. This link between the hardware and the specific vehicle is what makes "universal generators" highly suspicious.
If you click on links for a "free install" of a VW radio code generator, you’ll typically encounter one of three things:
Check for stickers labeled "Anti-Theft Radio Code" in the glovebox , trunk lid , near the spare tire , or on the doorjamb .