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If your radio serial is supported, the security PIN is displayed within seconds.

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4. When you enter your car radio serial number into our website, our system will immediately check whether a security code is available.

If the code doesn't work, you'll receive a full refund.
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You'll usually see the code right away.
In uncommon situations, delivery may take up to 24 hours.

VIN is not needed for code retrieval.
No paperwork or dealer visit needed.

Compatible Production Years

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

When a Radio Unlock Code Is Needed?

Facing a locked Audi A4 radio? In most cases, it was caused by one of these well-known events.

Error After a Battery Work

A disconnected battery is the most common reason a Audi A4 radio asks for a code.

Even a momentary voltage drop is enough to activate the built-in anti-theft lock.

Other Possible Causes

  • After an ECU reset, software update, or electrical repair, some Audi A4 radios display a CODE message.
  • If a fuse is pulled, the radio can enter anti-theft mode.
  • After a boost start, the radio may lose power and request a radio code.
  • When the head unit is replaced, it usually requires the original code.

What is a Radio Code and Why is it Important?

The radio code is a manufacturer-assigned numeric code that keeps your stereo secure.

It is stored within the radio at the factory and activates automatically whenever the unit is disconnected.

If the correct code is not entered, the radio stays locked and produces no sound.

Entering the code tells the radio that the owner is present, unlocking all audio functions immediately.

Quick Fixes Before Buying a Radio Code

There is a chance your Audi A4 radio code is already somewhere in your car.

Before using a paid service, quickly check the places below - it costs nothing to look.

Check the Owner's Manual and Paperwork

  1. In your maintenance booklet from the previous owner.
  2. Inside the glovebox, sometimes on a label.
  3. On the radio unit itself, if it was removed before.
  4. In the boot compartment, on a service sticker.
  5. In the radio manual, often on a sticker page.

Dealer Retrieval Process

A Audi dealer can usually retrieve the radio code using your A4's VIN.

In most cases, you need to visit or contact them and show vehicle documents.

When it is verified, they can request the original anti-theft code for your radio.

Possible Drawbacks:

  • You usually need to book an appointment and bring vehicle paperwork.
  • The process can take days depending on the model and database.
  • Some older Audi A4 radios may require manual lookup.
  • Dealers often ask for payment for the lookup service and it can cost more than 100$.

Locating the S/N on Your Radio

To retrieve the correct unlock code, you will need the radio serial number from your Audi A4's head unit.

You may be able to find it in one of two places. Common labels to look for: S/N, SN, Serial, Serial Number.

1. How to See the Serial Number on the A4 Screen

On-screen serial display is only supported on the Audi RNS-E navigation unit — hold buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously while switching the radio on to view the serial. All other Audi radios (Chorus, Concert, Symphony) must be physically removed to access the serial label.

2. The Serial Number on the Radio Housing

To find the serial number, you'll need to pull out the radio unit out.

  1. Start by turning off the vehicle and removing the trim panel.
  2. Next, release the clips and slide the radio out to check the sticker on the back of the radio. Pay attention not to damage the connections.
  3. Write down the serial number carefully and come back to the website.
  4. Know that serial number and part number are not equal. You can find both on the sticker, and you only care for the serial.

Audi Radio Removal with Extraction Keys

To remove the radio from your Audi A4, use a pair of VAG extraction keys — the same U-shaped tools used on VW, Skoda, and SEAT vehicles. Insert them into the round holes on each side of the radio until the clips release, then slide the unit out.

Audi A4 radio serial number label location

Example: Audi A4 serial number label location

Most Common Audi A4 Serial Formats

To decode your radio, locate the serial that starts with AUZ (typical format: AUZ1Z1K1234567). Some units may show a VWZ prefix instead. The serial is 13 characters long and sits on a label on the unit itself.

How to Enter the Unlock Code on Your A4

Once you have the Audi's radio code, you can enter it using the radio buttons.

Most radios display a "CODE", "ENTER CODE", or "----" message when they are locked.

You typically use the preset buttons to select each digit.

After entering the full code, the radio will restore normal operation.

Try not to make mistakes, because too many wrong attempts can disable your radio temporarily.

It will allow you a few missed shots before showing a LOCKED message.

You can try again by leaving the radio on for 60 minutes or a set waiting period.

A4's Radio Code FAQs

Free codes are uncommon.

You might already possess the code in the owner's booklet or from a dealer, but most require a database lookup.

Yes. Each factory radio has its own radio code.

A second-hand radio will need its correct security code to work.

Not all of them require a security code, but many factory radios use it as an anti-theft feature.

Certain series may still use a code depending on the radio unit.

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Audi A4, S4 & RS4 Radio Code — B5, B6, B7 & B8

Everything explained on this page applies to all Audi A4, S4, and RS4 generations covered here: B5 (1995–2001), B6 (2001–2005), B7 (2005–2008), and B8 (2008–2015). The S4 and RS4 performance variants share identical radio systems with the standard A4 across all generations — the unlock process is exactly the same. The radio unlock process — finding the serial number, submitting it, and entering the 4-digit code — is consistent across all 4 generations.

Whether your A4, S4, or RS4 shows "SAFE" or "CODE" after a battery change, the steps are identical regardless of the generation. Enter your serial number in the form above and you'll receive the correct code for your specific unit.

A4 / S4 / RS4 Generation Guide

A4 / S4 B5 (1995–2001)

The B5 A4 and S4 were fitted with Audi's Concert or Symphony radio, often produced by Blaupunkt. The serial number is on a label on the top or side of the unit and follows the AUZ#### format. Physical removal is required — insert VAG extraction keys into the four slots on the radio face to release the unit from its cage.

Code entry uses preset buttons 1–4 to cycle through digits 0–9 for each of the four code positions, then confirm with the scan/seek button.

A4 / S4 / RS4 B6 (2001–2005)

The B6 generation brought the updated Concert II and Symphony II head units. Serial numbers remain in the AUZ#### format and are accessed by removing the unit with VAG extraction keys — the same four-key removal method used across the VAG range. The B6 RS4 used the same head unit options as the A4.

Code entry is done via preset buttons 1–4. Each button press increments the digit for that position by one. Once all four digits are set correctly, press scan/seek to confirm and unlock the radio.

A4 / S4 / RS4 B7 (2005–2008)

The B7 A4, S4, and RS4 continued with the Concert and Symphony units, and the MMI infotainment system became optionally available on higher specifications. Serial numbers use the AUZ#### format. For Concert/Symphony units, VAG extraction keys are required to remove and read the serial label.

Concert and Symphony units use preset buttons 1–4 for code entry. MMI-equipped vehicles use the MMI rotary controller to navigate to the radio code entry screen and select each digit. The process is the same once you have the serial number.

A4 / S4 / RS4 B8 (2008–2015)

The B8 generation standardised MMI on mid and higher trim levels, while the Concert and Symphony remained on base models. Serial numbers continue to use the AUZ#### format. Some B8 Concert and Symphony units are capable of displaying the serial on screen — hold the appropriate button combination while the unit displays its lock screen to reveal it without removal.

For MMI-equipped B8 models, the serial can often be found within the MMI menu under vehicle settings. Code entry is via the MMI controller for MMI units, or preset buttons 1–4 for Concert/Symphony. Confirm the serial format before submitting.

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