Volkswagen Golf Jetta Bora Radio Removal with Homemade Tools

[@NoelMacKenzie1]

Can't give you enough props! Your vids are so clear and concise. I have my first ever VW & first ever TDI. Your videos are so helpful. Thanks again & keep up the solid work! 👌👏

[@StevenAleySurvival]

Bought some keys off eBay which failed. Followed you video, estimating the sizes using only scissors and Pow! Out came the stereo! Legend, many thanks! 🙏🏻

[@LY5AT]

Fixing stuff in my mk4 is a delight with all of your videos. Great fun when working on your first car!

[@BMACVAGS]

Excellent :)

[@anthonyrybczynski5420]

Linas Dragūnas Don't do this. Now my credit card and bank card don't work. Fuck sake. The radio is still stuck in the car with a piece of plastic snapped off in the slot. Now how do you pull the radio with the slot plugged solid?

[@peidinhoporreiro]

did you done it? had the same problem

[@jameswilksey]

I used this video 3 times in the last couple of years - it great. Hard to find without the word "car" or "stereo" anywhere in the description, otherwise - perfect.

[@ToneDeafecation]

Really really love these videos of yours..Entertaining.concise,thoroughly practical...no messin' abou'..I'm going to make these tools and pull my radio out to impress my girlfriend(she doesn't get out much).Mucho gratefulo.

[@ZegramZombie]

the whole time watching I was like "what is he doing??...." then you pulled the radio out and my jaw dropped lol I did not know it was that easy..

[@ped1966]

Hi mate,firstly thanks for all the help on your other videos.i tried making these keys how you said but i just could not get them to work so determined not to be out done i came up with another solution and mate it is so easy,just use 2 jig saw blades,you don't have to alter them at all,just insert and bobs ya uncle.hope this helps

[@ped1966]

use the small toothed jig saw blades

[@glenthomas6306]

VW dealership wanted to charge me a half hour labour to remove my radio. Thank you for saving me $45!

[@matthewlarsen9980]

Your the man mate I used it in my jetta in the USA and it works thanks for your video! Cheers!

[@BMACVAGS]

You are welcome, glad it helped you.

[@moriartybrothers9928]

Just what I needed. Took 10 mins to make and worked first time. Thanks

[@diminui1235]

Thanks Dude, you were literally the savior of my weekend! Best wishes from germany, stay safe 😘

[@BMACVAGS]

Glad I could help

[@stardust2]

Saving lives in 2017. Thank you so much. Great video.

[@gabidinca7875]

Very helpful! Had a bit of struggle at first but then I managed to remove it! Thanks a lot mate

[@marioarvola]

this mans a mvp on VW, thanks for this great tip.

[@chrisverge4819]

I've been watching your videos for years and fucking love them. Thanks, you're a wizard.

[@BMACVAGS]

Thank you for the compliment. Yes you are 100% right, it is good that people like youself contribute on the many other ways to skin a cat.

[@badper6055]

Hello from spain. very interesting video, thank you very much!!!! my mind explode abaut this tool.

[@BMACVAGS]

You are welcome!

[@03kevinjimenez]

Great vid, I made a pair of these but only one actually clicked into place. The other one clicks but goes all the way in and doesn't grab onto anything. Any idea what might be wrong??

[@BMACVAGS]

You got one right, so you are pretty close

[@TheCaptainflyers]

thanks dude ! a cheap solution always pleases me...

[@karlmullowney998]

AHHH Great Man ! Thanks so much . Your a real Brick : Couldnt have done it without your . THANKS PAL

[@MdSteel7]

Thank you from Italy :)

[@SeaniePrendergast]

Ended up cutting myself doing this , But i saved 35 euro from halfords cheers dude!!

[@BMACVAGS]

I am happy and sad for you at the same time. I hope you have subscribed to the channel

[@decentlover007]

Amazing stuff bro. Just used ur video and fixed the deck on my 2005 passat. : D

[@techtron2376]

On some older VWs, you put your fingers in the tape deck and pull hard, it will come out.

[@techman1211]

Just sat here for 20 mins until I read your comment😂 you probably saved me hours👍

[@crushman777]

Thanks a lot, that thing made removal successfully!

[@Wissperwind]

Thanks, mit was very easy to remove the Gamma Radio that way. But i have a dsp sound system with the effect panel. It has similar things to slide in, but it doesn't work. Have you an idea how to remove that?

[@JoseRozua]

Hi BMAC VAGS! Thanks for sharing all this interesting videos. Just a question: I have a 2001 Golf IV 25th aniversary edition. It has a built in cable set for a CD changer, and I wonder wether there is a way to connect a Bluetooth conection thru that conection in the boot. Thank you so much in advance!

[@geraldcross849]

top tip worked first time NICE ONE

[@BMACVAGS]

Loving the support as usual

[@Frang14998]

Thank you so much sir!! You helped me out so much.

[@BMACVAGS]

No made a video on how to make the tool, so I created one. Thanks for the comment

[@emotionalintelligence776]

Love the video however if you are not keeping the OEM radio then simply grab a flathead screwdriver and pop the faceplate off. Then using a pair of needle pliers pull at the 4 secure points where the tools normally would go, slide the radio out and you are done.

[@specialistsound]

mate, that worked a treat. Nice one. Can't thank you enough.

[@BMACVAGS]

Glad it helped

[@KobeBryantFromTheLakers]

The end of the key broke off in the little slot and now I can't get it out , great

[@martin5697]

Thanks, was very simple to get the unit out of the car, but the removal tool broke :( But I am happy with my new radio and if I want to take the next radio out, I just have to make another tool, so no problem

[@mariavon22]

Worked first time. Thank you. The aerial lead disconnected though as I pulled the radio out and there is not enough lead to pull out to re-connect to the radio. I will have to take some of the trim off I suppose under the steering wheel to get access to the back of the radio.

[@ShannonFLHI]

Great video. Helped save me $$$$. Keep the videos coming.

[@BMACVAGS]

make sure to subscribe

[@kaybail]

This worked a treat - thanks a lot.

[@BMACVAGS]

I'm glad I helped

[@CashC0rner]

Great video, thanks man. Although you can do all that with just one knife that fits in those 2 gaps :) Just fit the knife in one gap, pull one side of the radio out, then fit the knife in the second gap and pull out the second side. Then you can just pull the radio out, no special tools or anything else but a knife is required.

[@heinzpo]

Hi, do you know if an Akai Ak-201 radio will be the proper replacement for my Jetta Radio? I don't know if the conectors are the same and i should need an adapter or something.

[@qwidgybo2004]

any chance you can tell me if the cd changer u have there goes through to the boot or will i have to wire the cables through to the compartment in the back left hand side and if so any idea what cables i will need cheers or a vid to show me casue i can follow what ure on about :P

[@gangbangm.2775]

That's cool man I tried it and it worked

[@nopalitomas]

Excellent idea budy, you help me to save money, thanks you so much bro.

[@aquamikesanti19]

hey dude nice videos and greetings from Guatemala, i have a question? i need to change my vw mkiv premium 5 single din radio to vw mkiv premium 6 double din radio, the rear connector is similar or not for install? thaks!!!

[@ivicaobradovic9876]

Thank you very much Bro, it worked out perfectly. great idea and instructions :D

[@nitrowave6]

Really good video, I prefer the old starting tune over the new one could you change it back ? Thanks man keep up the great videos bro

[@arwenlane3430]

Can I remove either the cd or main radio to connect the new one... or does it have to be both? Thanks

[@H3pheastus]

solid, Thank you from Canada

[@yoimabadboy1]

Thank you very much, saved me a few quid!

[@jamieorton5898]

cheers. on another note. what wonderful hands you have[Hand model?]

[@JCstriepe]

Great Video. Easy to follow and extremely helpfull

[@jakoberiksen2944]

that was awesome and fun! thanks for sharing!

[@gromstoso]

Worked 100% for me! Thankyou!

[@criminal10101]

thanks a lot :) do you have a good idea of how to find a hole to feed power cable to battery?

[@BMACVAGS]

+criminal10101 Check out my subwoofer install video, you will see it there.

[@criminal10101]

+BMAC VAGS thanks again

[@jamesohanlon1683]

Thanks a lot that video was great. Saved me some money :)

[@Bascobits]

Nice one bro.

[@MrAndyS]

My mate Dave wips them out well fast wiv a flat head

[@lukebracken4389]

Andy S. How does he do it ?

[@TheJadestevens1980]

Can I borrow your mate Dave?

[@leynagh]

@@TheJadestevens1980 . . I don't think you want Dave to know where your Golf is.

[@Satrebor1997]

Can I use these keys to remove audi a4 radio? The holes are preety much the same like in golf I think.

[@tronvillain]

This is actually slightly easier if you pry the faceplate off first. Seriously, pry from the side and it pops right off, giving much easier access to the slots.

[@karlmullowney998]

GREAT MAN 2 THANKS WHAT WOULD HAVE MADE IT BETTER FOR ME WOULD HAVE BEEN A ROUGH SKETCH OF THE KEY BEFORE STARTING CUTTING PROCEDURE . THANKS

[@1llusiona1]

great vid very helpful thank you so much for posting!

[@MrG0vii]

Excellent. Many thanks.

[@tomlinja]

nice little card hack I like it

[@666teddiz]

Great and helpful video as always! Will this work on an 20th a/e mkIV radio? Im thinkin of upgrading my stereo unit haha

[@ssj4hassan]

Or you can use a couple of pairs small scissors. Worked a treat for me. And no damage.

[@IAW888]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@maja2765]

I love this thank you so much

[@amicarnegie8153]

Heard the click from both keys but the cd player/changer controls will not come out whatsoever. Any suggestions please?

[@nielsv435]

Does it have RCA plug in the back ??

[@pepi822]

I want to change the radio in golf 4 2001 its a beta casetofone idk if a keenwood would fit what type or adapter do i need can someone HELP PLEASE

[@kupfermagnet]

Wow worked great first try :) Thanks a lot!!

[@tequ7617]

Thanks a lot man, you're the best !!

[@vauxhallvinnie91]

legend! helped with my first vw passat :D

[@steini937]

Thanks!! Worked perfectly!

[@SagunShakya]

Hi mate I made it exactly as u showed but didn't work for me key broke and stucked inside now whats the solution. Please help me out.

[@peidinhoporreiro]

same problem, anyone with a solution?

[@alanac9057]

Can't seem to get the tools right to remove my 2008 VW Jetta radio. It has CD slot/USB connect/AUX jack, but doesn't work. I was expecting that there was a blown fuse connected to the back of the radio from another video I saw, but I can't even get it out to check! It sucks

[@Grymoor]

thanks alot :) I took the radio out but with the CD player both "keys" had broken and the little pieces are stuck in there. What can I do to take it out? :/ please help!

[@karuvil]

I am also looking for same trouble.

[@ghettohillbilly1]

great vid.. looks familiar lol

[@19BradfordCityAFC85]

Good stuff Fella!!!

[@Okyys]

There is no way to remove single slot radio from my Passat B5 (Year 2000) using these tools... They just slide inside, i hear some clicking sound, when i try to pull them out, they just come out with same force i pulled them in.. Can't push them any deeper.... I made them exactly like in the video.

[@a_reece1863]

Hiya, I have exactly the same radio as yours. by any chance do you know which button is the mode button? I need to put the radio code in but don't know which button is the mode one. thanks

[@BMACVAGS]

I think you have to press the 5 button after you enter the code.

[@a_reece1863]

I need to hold the mode and scan button until I hear the bleep, after that I can enter the code in. Thanks

[@BMACVAGS]

JazJay m let me find out for ya

[@BMACVAGS]

Thanks for watching it.

[@101bluesguy]

You obviously had it out before because yours comes right out, not that easy for me it's still in there.

[@BMACVAGS]

You could have just said thank you for your help. I would have appreciated that.

[@101bluesguy]

@@BMACVAGS Sorry I finally got it out and didn't mean to insult you .

[@cwuzii]

Good video. Loving the new intro :D

[@AudriusBaltusis]

Works like a charm! :)

[@ksonko1]

Brilliant idea m8 ! Saving my ass, going to give it a try !

[@ultrafloss492]

That easy!!??? Wh00t! great stuff man :-D

[@Headingmashine1]

On this radio there is button for balancing between left or right side speakers. Is there any possibility to choose balance between front and rear speakers? All of my rear speakers wont work.So i don't know are they just in quiet mode, or they are dead. It is weird how none of my rear speakers won't work, i don't believe they're all incorrect. My radio is BETA, not GAMMA.

[@paulmackilligin1754]

Dunno about Beta and Gamma, but this radio looks the same as mine and has both left-to-right balance (BAL) and front-to-rear balance or fade (FAD). If yours has no FAD button then I guess it has no rear speaker output, and that might explain why you have no sound out the rear speakers.

[@Headingmashine1]

Paul Mackilligin I bought other radio, gamma version, and now all of my speakers works fine. Beta have only two outputs.

[@cutchemist42]

Is there a trick to this? I bought these keys from my local dealer and none are latching on, they end up sliding out extremely easily.

[@erenaliyldz8632]

Thanks for video.

[@BMACVAGS]

You are welcome

[@HLV003]

Brilliant easy as pie thanks a lot.

[@igor4yk1]

can I connect AUX instead CD changer? if yes - how?

[@risto993]

yes you can, depending on the stereo. VW gamma has several options like the xcarlink adapter, which let's you switch between the cd player and aux and maintains all steering wheel and on the radio controls and so on. On a VW beta on the other hand the aux cable needs to be replaced with the extention going from cd player to the head unit, and you can even add a little switch between so you can choose to play cd or aux, no support for the controls on the head unit tho. Google is your friend.

[@cormacbrowne]

I couldn't get this to work - possibly the card I used was not strong enough. A long flat piece of metal of similar dimensions worked instead (no need for hook design - radio pops out and you can grab it by the cassette door). Metal piece was only c.5cm in height - similar to a hacksaw blade in fact, only thicker.

[@jamespearse7919]

Cheers mate

[@revgolightly]

Cheers mate, nice one

[@23hublock1]

This didn't work for me, I think the cards are too flimsy and they wouldn't hook on. Lucky they didn't break and totally jam it for when my proper metal keys arrive. Maybe I was just unlucky, but I used the thickest old card I had.....

[@SoulNFunk69]

WTF genius!!! 👍👍

[@BMACVAGS]

Thanks for watching the video, the old song will return next time. Thanks for the feedback

[@ericthomas2116]

what about the monsoon double din???

[@charliedarlo]

sorted me right out nice 1