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VWZ1Z7D4163830
3B0 035 191 G
7 612 001 025
BNO 881
THANKS
• A 4-digit radio/navigation “SAFE” code cannot be generated or lawfully disclosed from the information you supplied.
• Only Volkswagen (or an authorised Blaupunkt/Bosch service partner) can supply the correct code after proof of ownership.
• Use the steps in the Practical guidelines section to obtain it safely and legally.
Device identification
• Model family : MFD-1 colour navigation (BNO 881)
• VW part number : 3B0 035 191 G
• Manufacturer : Blaupunkt/Bosch, HW-index 7 612 001 025
• Serial number : VWZ1Z7D4163830 (VWZ1Z7 → Blaupunkt Portugal plant, 2004-2005 production run)
How the security system works
• A unique 4-digit PIN is written once during production and stored in two places
– Internal I²C EEPROM (typically 24C32/24C64 on the main board).
– Volkswagen’s central FES-AUDx (FAZIT) database, cross-linked to the unit’s serial and (at first installation) the vehicle VIN.
• The PIN is not derived from the serial number by any reversible algorithm; therefore there is no legitimate “calculator.”
• After power loss the head-unit boots into SAFE mode and requires the correct PIN. Wrong entry counts are stored in NVRAM; ≥ 3 errors create an exponentially increasing lockout (1 h → 2 h → 4 h … with ignition on).
• From software build 08/2004 onward the EEPROM contents are AES-128 signed; altering them without the private Bosch key bricks the unit.
Typical failure scenarios
• Battery replacement or prolonged disconnection.
• Head-unit swapped between vehicles without paperwork.
• Second-hand import with missing radio card.
• Dealerships now access the code via the online ElsaPro/GeKo portal—retrieval is typically ≤ 5 min once proof of ownership is verified.
• Independent workshops with ODIS-S 11.x and a valid GeKo token can perform the same lookup (useful where VW dealers are scarce).
• Online “instant code” sellers have risen sharply; over 70 % of complaints on VW forums (2023 data) involve incorrect or recycled codes.
• From MY 2021 VW migrated to component protection via S-FDL/DoIP; older MFD1 units are still PIN-based and therefore attractive to thieves—hence strict documentation requirements persist.
• EEPROM extraction method (for professional decoders)
– Remove top cover, locate 24Cxx SOIC-8.
– Isolate VCC pin or lift SDA/SCL before clip-reading to avoid in-circuit bus contention.
– Dump content, identify ASCII “SAFE” string, code bytes sit at offsets 0x0070-0x0073 (format 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F where 0x0C = first digit + 0x30).
– Requires hot-air rework skill; wrong write corrupts boot checksum and renders the MCU (Motorola HC08) non-bootable.
• Code-entry sequence (once you have the PIN)
– SAFE → 1000 appears.
– Right rotary knob sets digit, push to move cursor; hold knob 2 s to confirm.
• The code is Volkswagen AG intellectual property intended as an anti-theft measure.
• Supplying or attempting to brute-force the PIN without ownership proof may violate EU Directive 2013/40/EU (offences against information systems) and equivalent national laws.
• Unauthorised EEPROM tampering can infringe copyright on embedded firmware and void any remaining type-approval.
Check existing documentation
– Radio code card (credit-card size).
– Sticker inside the Service Schedule or the MFD operating manual.
If missing, contact an authorised source
– Local VW dealer or VAG specialist with GeKo access.
– Required:
• Serial number (you already have).
• Vehicle VIN.
• Photo ID + registration/title.
– Cost: free to ~€30, depends on region.
If unit is from a salvage vehicle and not linked to your VIN
– Most dealers can still retrieve the code solely from serial, but they may refuse without donor-vehicle documents.
– Fallback: reputable car-radio decoding lab. Expect €25 – €60, 1-3 days turnaround, shipping insured.
Avoid common pitfalls
– Do NOT enter random codes; after 10 cumulative failures the lock becomes permanent unless EEPROM is reflashed.
– Ignore “free online generator” sites; success rate on MFD1 ≈ 0 %.
– Do not short pins 3 & 8 on the ISO connector (an old myth)—this only removes Kl.30 feed and resets volatile counters, not the secure PIN.
• Very early MFD prototypes (< 1999) used a simpler CRC16 check and can indeed be brute-forced, but your suffix “G” HW revision is post-2002 and not susceptible.
• If the head-unit was previously recoded to match an aftermarket CAN-gateway (common in cluster swaps) the original PIN may no longer be accepted; the dealer can re-adapt using ODIS-S online.
• Component-protection evolution: compare PIN-based MFD1 with CP-enabled MIB3 units (study VW SSP 560).
• Secure EEPROM update flows using HSM-backed signatures—relevant to retrofitting CarPlay boxes in legacy head-units.
• Open-source automotive security testers (e.g., Kayak, UDSim) for educational examination of UDS $27 “SecurityAccess” on modern radios.
The unlock code for MFD navigation units such as 3B0 035 191 G is stored in secured EEPROM and the VW global database; there is no public algorithm to derive it from the serial number VWZ1Z7D4163830. For a legal, risk-free solution you should present the serial number, your VIN and proof of ownership to an authorised VW dealer or certified decoder, who can retrieve the correct 4-digit PIN in minutes. Avoid online generators or repeated guess attempts, as they can permanently lock or damage the unit.