My 1997 vw golf radio is in safe mode since i changed the battery. No dealer will help me where do i find the # Im a teenager with out a radio Thats NOT good!!

same problem i just answered,call a local vw dealership and ask them for a factory reset code,they will need to know your year and make.

If you don't have the radio card with the code, then you would have to go to the dealer to reset safe code. I hope this helps!

radio may need a radio code to re activate. if SAFE appears on the display then this is the problem.you would need to get a code from a VW dealer.

I had a 95 that had this problem when I got it. I had to remove the radio, get the numbers off it, and the VIN and call a dealer to get the code for it. Don't let a dealer tell you, you have to bring it in unless you don't know how to remove the radio. When they run the radio serial# and the VIN it will give the code, or show up as an error if they are not a match.

try holding mode and scan button at the same time and then u put the code.. but i dont know how to put the code.. im stuck there lol hope i helped

you have to leave radio and ignition on for 1hr till no.1000 appears,then enter code

The radio reads "safe" because you lost power to the radio. Either the battery was replaced, the battery was dead, or one of the terminals was disconnected. You will need to take the serial number from the radio to your local VW dealer where he can call in to obtain the programming code for your radio. The dealers usually do not charge in order for you to obtain the code.

your main vw dealer will give you the code or a good car radio shop will be able to recode it

"2 safe" means that your radio was in safe mode, and then the code was improperly entered 2 times. you either need to disconnect your battery and leave it for up to 4 hours (i've been told), or leave your key in the ignition for around an hour.

once it comes out of "2 safe" mode, then it will just say SAFE and give you the numbers 1-0-0-0. You just need to enter the 4 digit code (using your pre-set numbers 1-2-3-4 to change the numbers), then hold the seek > button and your radio should come on.

If you don't have the code, call VW. they'll find your code for free. they did for me. if not they'll charge like $50 or something.