Re: Stereo alarm feature

[Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>]

So... is there a problem with my radio?  The light never blinks
with the key out.  I'm just wondering if the "SAFE" feature is
activated because according to the manual, this feature can
be turned off.  I would like to turn it on, but I do not know how.

Thanks,

-Chuck Simpson
'98 White Jetta GLX-VR6


"Naresh H. Singh" wrote:

> Hi Chuck,
>
> I had the Clarion Premium Audio unit in my car before I replaced it with
> an awesome Kenwood. The way it worked was that whenever the ignition was
> off the red security LED would blink. This is irrespective of the alarm
> being armed or not.
>
> If for any reason the power is cut to the radio, disconnected battery,
> fuse, or attempted theft by removal, the unit will display "SAFE" on the
> screen when power is restored. It will not be functional until the
> security code is entered.
>
> So in short, the theft protection on the stock unit is "passive," you
> don't need to do anything to activate it.
>
> Hope this helps,
> -Naresh
>
> '95 Jetta GL
>
> On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, Chuck Simpson wrote:
>
> > Is there a specific way to activate the anti-theft
> > feature on the stock stereo head-unit?  Ever since
> > I've owned the car, I've noticed the little ity-bity
> > red light on the head-unit never blinked when I
> > armed the alarm.  Does this mean my head-unit
> > is in risk of being stolen and used without needing
> > the stereo key number?
> >
> > I looked in the manual, but there are not specific
> > instructions to activate this feature that I could find.
> >
> > I have the stock Panasonic/BOSE head-unit.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -Chuck Simpson
> >
> >