drummie Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 HI there. I'm new here but was directed from another audi forum I use. I own a 2001 RS4 avant and I recentley had some repairs done. When I came to turn on the stereo it was locked as the battery had been removed, so I go to my service history and get the code but the unit says it's "LOCKED" I can't enter a code. Nothing moves. Anyone got any ideas what i can do to reset the unit? I own VAG-COM and have been into the radio settings to see if there is a reset function. All I can see is a reprogram button that makes my rapidly feel like I've run out of knowlegde! It's an RNS 5.1 system. Any help would be great Cheers Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 You need to turn it on and leave it on for an hour, only then it will accept the code. Sounds like whoever disconnected the battery entered the wrong code... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummie Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks very much. will try that later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummie Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Worked a treat. Thanks a lot. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTech Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 You need to turn it on and leave it on for an hour, only then it will accept the code. Sounds like whoever disconnected the battery entered the wrong code... By turn it on, what do you mean? The car? You see, I have a similar problem with my Audi A8 1999. I managed to lock my navigation system, and it won't respond to anything anymore! Do I just have to turn my car on, and leave it like that for an hour, and I'll have 3 new goes? I know this is an old thread, but I thought it would be too stupid to start a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtheqube Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 By turn it on, what do you mean? The car?You see, I have a similar problem with my Audi A8 1999. I managed to lock my navigation system, and it won't respond to anything anymore! Do I just have to turn my car on, and leave it like that for an hour, and I'll have 3 new goes? I know this is an old thread, but I thought it would be too stupid to start a new one! The radio won't subtract time from the lock sequence unless it has power.. so yes you need to leave the vehicle in accessory. Not sure if leaving just the radio turned-on in your car (turn the car off, then press the power button) will work.... but it might. You could try it, but without VAG-COM to monitor the channel for a response you may be wasting your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTech Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 So I need a VAG-COM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtheqube Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 So I need a VAG-COM! well not necessarily but you could benefit from borrowing one since you could monitor what was happening. but it is not necessary. just leave the car turned on for a few hours. (in accessory, engine does not need to be running) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Not sure if leaving just the radio turned-on in your car (turn the car off, then press the power button) will work.... but it might. It won't - the radio will turn off after 30 minutes if the ignition isn't on. You need to turn the ignition on, which problem means driving around aimlessly for a hour to avoid the battery going flat (unless you have a proper mains charger) before you'll be able to enter the code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTech Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 But I still need the VAG-COM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I have got myself locked out of my MFD several now(Golf IV) - I just leave the key turned on for about an hour then a some point the screen changes from SAFE to Enter Code at which point I will have looked up the code rather than tried to use my memory ! No need for vagcom but does need to be a continuous period, the unit does not work or anything whilst in safe mode so haven't found battery drain an issue (nor fortunately theft of the car with the keys in it !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 But I still need the VAG-COM? If the only problem is that it's locked out because you entered the wrong code then no you don't need VAG-COM, you just need the right code and to wait 1 hour with the ignition on for it to ask you for the code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maglata_221 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hello I have Audi A4 Avant .... navigation plus is blocked, nothing moves help tell me how I can help fix .... HELLPP HELP http://prikachi.com/images.php?images/299/7879299B.jpg sorry for the bad writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmy_cosmy Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi. I just bought an audi a6 allroad with navi plus. the person from whom I bought the car did not know the code of navi plus and i can't use it without that code. Can somebody tell me how can i find the code??? please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blow Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hello, I have a similar problem, my car si audi a6 2001, 2.5 tdi quattro, my navigation system is locked, and dont recognise my code in my car book, one year ago its worked with the same code. I sending a video. Can you help me please. I had another problem with my car and i disconnect the fuse from box, and from then my navigation system doesnt work. http://bit.ly/audiA6video Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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