Is it possible get my radio code without paying the dealer?
How do you enter the code?
Thanks!
How do you enter the code?
Thanks!
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"If the sky were to fall tomorrow, the tall would die first."
-Dr. Paul Forrester
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I just walked into the dealer with my radio part number and they gave me the code. You may also be able to do it by VIN if the radio is original to the car. It would be CRAZY to charge you for that.sigpic
2001 330i - In the garage.
1986 335is - 325e with Euro 735 M30B34, Under Construction.
1989 E30 ///M3 - Sold.
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Most dealers will do it for free, but some of them will only do it if you bring the whole car to them. That way they know you're not just trying to steal the radio. That is kind of the whole point of the code.Comment
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I called my local dealer with the Radio id number... gave me the code with no hassle.... I think that because its such an older radio they are not too worried about people stealing a 20 year old piece...
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Las Vegas dealer will only do it in person, for a fee. So I just listen to the rusted out muffler & let the "code" display flash. Builds character."If the sky were to fall tomorrow, the tall would die first."
-Dr. Paul Forrester
Do I LOOK like I need a psychological evaluation???Comment
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Try a few different dealers. I had a friend who worked at a dealership, but he passed away recently, otherwise I would've asked him.
You will most likely need to show up in person, or call a dealership that has worked on your car in the past if you have any record of such.
You will most likely need to leave the key in the first "On" position for at least one hour, then enter the codes using the numbered buttons for the radio pre-sets.
It will be a 5 digit code, with the numbers being between 1 and 5
Example: 54321
You get 3 tries. If you screw it up, you have to start the one hour process all over again.
Better yet, upgrade your HU from stock. I have a new HU that plays MP3's and has a USB port. I keep an 8GB USB thumb drive on my key ring and plug the cord from my HU into the thumb drive and have thousands of songs available and they sound much better then on the stock HUsigpic
1988 5 spd.Cabrio/Lachs Silber/Black Leather/123k/Dealer Serviced & Maintained by both PO's
Clarion DXZ785USB HU, BBS Wheels, Leather e-brake handle & e-brake boot, Mtech 1 Wheel, Maplight Mirror, Performance chip, Rear Headrests.
Previous E30: 1986 5 spd. 325es/Delphin Gray/Black Leather/191k
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Are you still needing the radio code? I can probably have it for you in an hour or less.Eric Giles
'20 M2 CS
'04 M3
'11 X5 35D
'87 325is
'91 325i Sport
There are few things more expensive than a cheap BMW...Comment
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Don't enter the code wrong otherwise you need to leave your car on for 20 minutes.1985 325e 2.8 Turbo VEMSComment
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Whoa, what'd it take to get the code?Comment
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how did we get the code??sigpicComment
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For anyone that needs radio codes, I now have access to get them again. PM me with the manufacturer and the serial number that is on radio.Eric Giles
'20 M2 CS
'04 M3
'11 X5 35D
'87 325is
'91 325i Sport
There are few things more expensive than a cheap BMW...Comment
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I work for BMW of Winston Salem if you ever need a radio code I have access.Comment
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