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gbgba2008
10-28-2008, 07:46 PM
My car can't be started last week. So i take out the battery and charged battery. But when i put back the battery, i won't start. The car crank but not start and the radio screen show "code". Is that means i need to get the code to start the car? Thank you. Who can help me!!
gbgba2008
10-28-2008, 07:46 PM
My car is bmw 525i 95
RabidChimp
10-28-2008, 08:26 PM
It means radio code and has nothing to do with your car not starting. That is the least of your worries at the present time.
eye145
10-28-2008, 10:00 PM
Radio code: you need to get the serial number off the radio. If I remember correctly it is stamped on the side of the radio. The dealer will look up the serial number and find out what the 5 digit security code is. The dealer is not supose to give the codes out because it is their version of a anti theft measure so if you steal a radio it wont work. If you type the wrong code in or make it beep by entering the wrong code 3 times in a row it will go into a secure mode and lock up. If that happens you will need to leave the ignition on for 30 minutes for it to unlock and let you enter the code again.
You need a special shaped tool to reach into the little square tabs on the side of the radio to pull it out. I've used a wrong sized allen key in a pinch. I think the tool is actually 5 sided.

This code has nothing to do with your no start issue.
Does the car turn over when you turn the key? Starter working?
Does it go vr-vr-vr-vr-vr or just click once or not do anything at all?
gbgba2008
10-28-2008, 10:06 PM
Thank you for your help. All the things just as usual. just can't start. It go vr-vr-vr-vr-vr-vr but not start.
rsy124
10-29-2008, 02:27 AM
You're sure you are not referring to the OBC code?

Some cars had a security feature on the OBC where you actually had to enter a 4 digit code or something..really cool feature. Wish I had it in mine.
eye145
10-31-2008, 12:03 PM
You're sure you are not referring to the OBC code?

Some cars had a security feature on the OBC where you actually had to enter a 4 digit code or something..really cool feature. Wish I had it in mine.

Correct, it dissables the ignition / fuel system when active and will let it crank but no start. The code you are talking about I thought was on the radio because you lost power, If on the OBC like RSY124 suggested then you need to enter the code to start the car. I'm not sure what to do if you dont have the code. If I remember...there was a way to reset it but I forgot, sorry