Radio code won't work - help! How to reset my radio?

**mgimbut** · 04-25-2006, 05:22 PM

Hi, I am not certain if my previous post went through.

I have a 1998 BMW 323I. I recently had my battery replaced. The radio needs to be reset. I have tried numerous times putting in the code provided with my owner's manual/papers but it does not work. After three attempts, I get the CODE WAIT only to have to wait the required 1 hour ... every time I put in the code, it doesn't work.

Any advice? All help appreciated!

I am not the original owner of the car. Could the radio code have been changed? It is the original radio....

**xatlas0** · 04-25-2006, 05:53 PM

It is not the right code. The only place to get the code read is from the dealer, I am afraid. It sounds like the next logical step is to go to the dealer and have them read off your code.

**crash8168** · 04-25-2006, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by mgimbut

Hi, I am not certain if my previous post went through.

I have a 1998 BMW 323I. I recently had my battery replaced. The radio needs to be reset. I have tried numerous times putting in the code provided with my owner's manual/papers but it does not work. After three attempts, I get the CODE WAIT only to have to wait the required 1 hour ... every time I put in the code, it doesn't work.

Any advice? All help appreciated!

I am not the original owner of the car. Could the radio code have been changed? It is the original radio....

turn radio off turn on, press m button until service menu comes up. get me the serial no.

**volcomnator999** · 04-25-2006, 10:41 PM

yup press the M button for a while and the serial number will come up...then go to the stealership and ask them for the code...i did that and they gladly gave it to me...if they try and charge u for the code...then screw them : - )

**mgimbut** · 04-26-2006, 09:21 AM

Thanks -- will do. I'll get back to you today.

**mgimbut** · 04-26-2006, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by crash8168

turn radio off turn on, press m button until service menu comes up. get me the serial no.

Hi -- Okay my SN is Y0641749

?????

**Zippylock** · 04-26-2006, 09:39 AM

you should be able to just call a BMW dealership and they will tell you, they will just ask for you SN, thats what i did, took about 2 mins...

**mbanks21** · 04-26-2006, 10:11 AM

I doubt theyll tell you over the phone. If your radio got stolen and someone calls the dealership than they have a new radio. When we replaced the battery in my wifes 328i I had to physically go to the dealer but they punched it in for free, took 2 minutes.

**Ryan328i** · 04-26-2006, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by mbanks21

I doubt theyll tell you over the phone. If your radio got stolen and someone calls the dealership than they have a new radio. When we replaced the battery in my wifes 328i I had to physically go to the dealer but they punched it in for free, took 2 minutes.

They will tell you over the phone, I've done it before. If one dealership turns you down then call another.

**mgimbut** · 04-27-2006, 09:07 AM

Thanks -- I must admit, I love this forum and appreciate all the heart-felt advice.

Anyone have access (CRASH?) to the BMW database so as to inform me of the REAL radio code? I will call the dealership (stealership).

You all are great -- I feel like welcomed into a good family.

**TheBlueB** · 04-27-2006, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by mgimbut

Thanks -- I must admit, I love this forum and appreciate all the heart-felt advice.

Anyone have access (CRASH?) to the BMW database so as to inform me of the REAL radio code? I will call the dealership (stealership).

You all are great -- I feel like welcomed into a good family.

i lost my radio code and I called my dealer for the code. they said they dont keep codes for people but they would like to issue me a new code for a little of charge. I asked how much.. the dealer said it's only $65. Can you believe that? they located in the Bay Area! Greedy pigs!

**darkpoeticken** · 04-27-2006, 06:39 PM

Why would they not tell you the code? The radios are old technology and aren't even worth much anymore. This system is so stupid at this point, it just gets in the way every time I buy a new car.

**crash8168** · 04-27-2006, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by mgimbut

Hi -- Okay my SN is Y0641749

?????

32666

**crash8168** · 04-27-2006, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan328i

They will tell you over the phone, I've done it before. If one dealership turns you down then call another.

yeah i think most of them will just give you the code... not much use trying to protect it on older vehicles no one is going to steal a factory radio that old.

**mgimbut** · 04-28-2006, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by crash8168

32666

It worked! Thanks!

**movenpuck** · 06-02-2006, 11:10 PM

Hello, Im a recent owner of a used 325i convertable. Just found this great forum while trying to solve a problem. I also cannot get any dealership to give me my radio code without charging me. My code that is in the manual does not work and they wont give it over the phone. When I go into the dealer they want me to pay.

**volcomnator999** · 06-02-2006, 11:47 PM

bunch of lameasss stealerships....thnx god my stealership wasnt like that....MAKE them give it to you....threaten them ..LOL

**mikal2** · 07-25-2006, 12:55 PM

please help, same old used car and missing radio code blues:

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**Bimmer4sure** · 08-05-2006, 10:17 AM

I'm also in need of a code...just got my 328i. Here's the last seven digits of my vin#: AV46976. Thanks!

**manogino** · 08-06-2006, 11:27 AM

Hi, I had the same problem, lost the code of my Alpine.

Could you, please, give me a help, the S/N is V0655531. Many thanks!!

**GTA** · 03-01-2008, 07:58 PM

just bought a 1997 328i.Alpine radio is asking for code.
pushed M and got V0424573 anyone have a code generator ?

update
Just called the Nashville dealer NP left my phone number and S/N they called back with the code

**Ajennings123** · 04-17-2016, 03:11 PM

Can you help me get mine? My serial number is w0816396

**Artofkicking** · 03-22-2017, 10:23 AM

Not all of them..the car/radio is 17 years old and they want me to go there with registration and id to get it. What do they think
i'm going to steal a radio that is basically ancient and worthless? Freaking crazy....what I will do is find a new dealership!

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Can I get a code for mine please...

Blaupunkt

Serial # bp9272x2140605
model # 7649272042