Hey guys,

I just bought a 1996 Audi A6 and having some issues with the radio. I need to enter the radio code, which I have, but the radio doesn't display the word SAFE when I turn it on. It doesn't show anything actually. I'm not sure why its not working, and would appreciate if you guys had any idea what the problem may be.

 

I have the same problem, did you figure out what is wrong

thanks

 

try disconnecting the battery for a sec or two.. might reset the radio and will make the magic word appear :]

 

The fuse may be need to be replaced.

 

fuse didnt work nor did the battery. any other sugguestions?

Thanks

 

The next step I would try is removing the radio, you will need the keys to remove the radio or go to bestbuy and see if they will just pop out the radio; And then verify that cables are securely attached.

 

The radio display may be backlit by a bulb which has burnt out. So you will have to remove the radio to find out it it has a burnt out bulb behind the display.
You could shine a flashlight at the display.

 

OK so I tried to remove radio and I could only hear one side unlock rest of the clips seem to be stuck, so what do you do to remove the radio its a 2000 a6

Thanks for the help so far

 

Ya gotta love it!

One thread and two conversations!
It started with a C4 1996 and continued with a C5 2000
There are common things but different vehicles have different fixes.

 

excellent answer, If you dont have a fix keep info to yourself.

Thanks