1996 Volkswagon Jetta Radio no power

Fuse box #42 25A
Behind the radio if it's a Monsoon, 10A

You will need to enter the radio unlock code. The lock code maybe on a sticker in the trunk, or consult a VW dealer to get the unlock code.

you have to use a wiring adaptor for that year model and might have to go get one oem from dealer anti theft has been triggered and you got a serious problem.

Pull the radio fuse for 10 seconds.

call your happy volkswagon dealer

email me and I will get you the info on how to fix the problem. I have the manual to my 1998 jetta.

You will have to go to the Volkswagen dealer for this, they are the only ones that can give you the correct code. It will involve your car serial number too.

i had to take it in - they have to find the serial number on the bottom of the radio, then call it in to VW and they will give you the code.

My son has a 2004 Volkswagon Jetta that had a dead radio. It occurred after my daughter -in- law experienced a dead battery, requiring a jump start. The radio was totally dead. All fuses in the fuse panel were checked first. My local Volkswagon service center was kind enough to assist me in removing the radio from the instrument panel (special "key" required) free of charge. In the back of the radio is a 10-amp mini fuse that was blown. Check it out before you spend megabucks replacing anything else.

pull the fuse first, see if that still happening. if not, you need to start to looking for electric short.
get a Hayes book or go to local lib. get a copy of the electric wiring diagram. and start tracing.