How can I get my radio off of safe mode?

2001 AUDI TT
90,000 MILES
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XARANN
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It won't even let me enter the code. I press FM2 and RDS at the same time but to no avail. It just keeps saying safe. I have waited the full hour, and I've also disconnected it from the power source all together. Nothing seems to be working. Is there anything else I can do besides go to the dealer?
May 28, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Unless you have a VAS-501 to pull the DTC's from the radio-you need to bring it in to the dealership
May 28, 2012 at 10:45 PM
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XARANN
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I don't believe I do.. do you know exactly what might be the problem?
May 29, 2012 at 12:21 AM
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CARADIODOC
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The problem is the engineers designed in things like this to force you to go to the dealership. Volkswagen, BMW, and General Motors are the least customer-friendly manufacturers and Audi isn't far behind. They've found lots of tricks to separate owners from their money after the sale. They won't even sell us radio service manuals or parts any longer. You lose. I lose. Audi wins.
May 29, 2012 at 2:10 AM
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