Hi there, I have an a3, 2001 tdi and i have problem with the radio. I want to take it out from its place, I want to know how and what tool do I need??

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yes, remove the radio, with the tools the radio slides right out and in the rear is a fuse, check that and see if it is bad.

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You need a special tool, it is a flat piece of metal that you slide in on both sides and pull it out. The radio shops can help you or maybe your VW dealer. Good luck

The fuse for the radio is no.# 42 fuse: F42 (25A - white colour). See picture below:



There is a second fuse on the back of the radio, (10A - red colour), but you have to pull the unit to check & change it. This is only course of action. You need special VW radio extracting tools, (two radio keys).

Welcome to FixYa.com Do you have the premium IV or V system ? If so, below is the location of holes to remove radio. Regards, Lee

The code is just for your radio and the Dealer can get it. I believe they have to get in to the PCM. It usually costs around $75.00. You might be better off buying an aftermarket stereo and installing that

stock radio? Theres a small tool that slides on the sides of the radio and they will click to a small bracket that will let your radio out. See if there are two slits on the side of your radio or two holes on both sides.

it is very easy, but u need a special tool kit to release the spring clips that retain the radio in the dash, most autop parts stores like NAPA and Carquest have this tool kit, about $5

I had the same problem, the main plug in the back of the radio does not seat correctly, you have to buy the radio removal tools which are four "keys" you pop into the four corner slots of the radio, pull out the radio, unclip the main wire plug and re-clip it in... it'll work fine, however, its happened to me about 3 times in the 6 years I've owned the car, so keep those keys handy. Oh, and don't believe any dealer that'll tell you different, my dealer told me I needed a new $500 radio, and the radio removal tools were like $300.... I got them for like $20 on ebay.

The check engine light indicates that the power control module, which is the computer that controls your cars engine, has detected some event that it is not supposed to. This could be caused by any number of things from a dirty air filter, bad sensors, or dirty spark plugs. You need a OBDI scan tool to read the codes from the computer to see exactly what event the PCM has detected. Once you know what the code is, you'll have a better idea how to fix it.

Any qualified mechanic will have an OBDI scan tool, and many places such as Auto Zone will read the codes for you for free.