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Radio code
I keep my car parked with a trickle charger in the cigarette lighter. One day a piece snapped off and I had to disconnect the battery to get it out. Now, I can't use the radio because it asks for a code. I have the code, and enter it as the manual says... (enter five digit code then press the "forward" arrow of the CD player) but it makes me repeat it three times then goes into a "wait" phase that lasts an hour. I am clearly doing something wrong. Anybody got a tip?
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Permalink Reply by Carlos Segura on -
I have not been successful with this yet, but I did find out new information from BMW that I want to share.
In February of 2008, BMW issued a Technical Service bulletin clearing up a "character" code issue as follows (for your BMW dealer to access your radio code)...
If your dealer can not get your serial number to be displayed in the DCS system by using the Service Function, remove the radio to obtain the serial number from the label. Blaupunkt radios have serial numbers containing 14 characters. Enter the last 8 characters into DCS.
Example: S/N BP8272W1483692
Enter: W1483682
There are some instances where the serial number displayed in the radio matrix displays all numbers. The first number is usually a "1". If this is the case, you need to replace the "1" with either the letter "Y" or "Z" when entering into DCS>
I have not been successful with this yet, but I did find out new information from BMW that I want to share.
In February of 2008, BMW issued a Technical Service bulletin clearing up a "character" code issue as follows (for your BMW dealer to access your radio code)...
If your dealer can not get your serial number to be displayed in the DCS system by using the Service Function, remove the radio to obtain the serial number from the label. Blaupunkt radios have serial numbers containing 14 characters. Enter the last 8 characters into DCS.
Example: S/N BP027319661001
Enter: Y9661001 or Z9661001
Phillips. Radio codes are only available via PuMA (submitting a PuMA case).
Example: PH7850S1083150. The complete serial number is required.
Bavaria. Radio codes are only available via PuMA (submitting a PuMA case).
Example: P192XXC0012345. The complete serial number is required.
Becker. Radio codes are only available via PuMA (submitting a PuMA case).
Example: BE0729X570438. The complete serial number is required.
NOTE: Three unsuccessful attempts to enter the code will result in the radio being disabled for an hour. If the radio is disabled, the key must be left in KLR and the radio must be switched on for an hour. For those radios that are not found in DCS, please submit a PuMA case including the radio serial number and manufacturer. Refer to SI B00 01 03 for information on how to use PuMA.
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