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Volkswagen Volkswagen · Radio Codes
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VW Passat Radio Codes

VW Passat radio code by serial number. Works with the VWZ serial, covering all RCD 300, RCD 500, RNS 510 and navigation units across Passat B5, B6 and B7.

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How to find your Volkswagen serial number

The guide below will show you exactly where to find your Volkswagen radio serial number.

Remove your radio
Step 1
Remove your radio
Remove the surrounding trim panels and slide the unit out of the dashboard. Depending on your model you will use a flathead screwdriver, a prying tool, or radio release keys inserted into the corner slots.

You do not need to disconnect any wires. The unit slides far enough forward to read the label.
Find your serial number on the label
Step 2
Find your serial number on the label
Your serial number is on a sticker on the side or rear of the casing. All VW serials start with VWZ and are 14 characters long, for example VWZ1Z2H1234567 or VWZ5Z7L0496236.

Enter it in the box above and we will do the rest.

Note: the capital letter I and the number 1 look very similar on these labels, so check carefully before entering.
Common VW radios
Common models
Common VW radios
Pictured: VW RCD 300 (VWZ1Z prefix). Other common models include the RCD 500/510 (VWZ4Z prefix) and RNS navigation units (VWZ6Z/VWZGZ prefix).

On all models the serial label is on the back of the unit.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the Passat use the same serial format as other VW models?
Yes. All VW Passat radios use the VWZ serial format: 14 characters starting with VWZ. The process is identical to other VW models. Other VW models are listed on the Volkswagen radio codes page.
Which Passat generations are covered?
Any Passat whose radio asks for a code, from the B5 and B5.5 to the B6 and B7. Most B8 units use component protection instead, which no radio code clears. If yours shows SAFE or asks for a four digit code, enter its serial above.
Do I need special tools to remove the Passat radio?
Yes. VW radio release keys are needed for most Passat units. These slot into the holes around the radio fascia to release the locking tabs, then the unit slides forward.
My VW screen says component protection is active. Will a radio code clear it?
No. Component protection is a different lock from the radio code. Newer Volkswagen infotainment systems use it. It is tied to the car's own systems, so no radio code clears it. A radio code is for a radio that shows SAFE or asks for a four digit code. If that is what yours does, enter its serial above and we will retrieve your code.

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