Radio Code

**eekflyer** · 01-19-2011, 08:04 AM

Thanks Rdecode! Will give a try.

**clover** · 01-19-2011, 07:34 PM

You guys are awesome for helping so many people out. I, too, had to get a new battery and have now been driving without tunes for a week. I'd sure appreciate it if someone could please help break the silence!

BMW Business CD - USA (5 digit code)
S/N: 29965281

Many thanks in advance.

-Clover

Edited to Add: Reading over the previous entries, you'll probably need the model info on the side as well. I'll get that and post it ASAP. Thanks! -C

Okay, I now have the complete information.

Here's what was written on the sticker on the top side:

BMW Business CD
6512 - 6 909 884
BP0273 2 9965281
FD062 Index 45

If anyone is able to please help me determine the 5-digit code, I'd surely be a happy gal. Many thanks! -Clover

**Z3speed4me** · 01-21-2011, 02:33 PM

Could you supply me with a code as well?? The one I have on record, 12262 isn't working, and my guy at the dealer isn't there to help me for free today

It is a Cassette Model C33
P/no. 65. 12-8 380 233
S/no. AL 6bdu w 03 21184

**Rdecode** · 01-24-2011, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by Z3speed4me

Could you supply me with a code as well?? The one I have on record, 12262 isn't working, and my guy at the dealer isn't there to help me for free today

It is a Cassette Model C33
P/no. 65. 12-8 380 233
S/no. AL 6bdu w 03 21184

The correct code for your unit is 21264

Rdecode

Originally Posted by clover

You guys are awesome for helping so many people out. I, too, had to get a new battery and have now been driving without tunes for a week. I'd sure appreciate it if someone could please help break the silence!

BMW Business CD - USA (5 digit code)
S/N: 29965281

Many thanks in advance.

-Clover

Edited to Add: Reading over the previous entries, you'll probably need the model info on the side as well. I'll get that and post it ASAP. Thanks! -C

Okay, I now have the complete information.

Here's what was written on the sticker on the top side:

BMW Business CD
6512 - 6 909 884
BP0273 2 9965281
FD062 Index 45

If anyone is able to please help me determine the 5-digit code, I'd surely be a happy gal. Many thanks! -Clover

Code is 32246

**ShamroxZ3** · 01-24-2011, 07:53 PM

I have a 1998 BMW Z3. Need Radio code.

Serial: VO757198

PLEASE HELP --- Thank you very much!

**Rdecode** · 01-25-2011, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by ShamroxZ3

I have a 1998 BMW Z3. Need Radio code.

Serial: VO757198

PLEASE HELP --- Thank you very much!

Code is 11511

Rdecode

**M3loco** · 01-28-2011, 08:50 PM

Rdecode,

Pretty please...

I'm having to pull the negative on the battery to replace my 3 spoke wheel. I PM'ed the other helper a few days ago. Would like to get it done this weekend.

SN: X2134096
BMW Business CD.

Thanks in Advance:

**Rdecode** · 01-28-2011, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by M3loco

Rdecode,

Pretty please...

I'm having to pull the negative on the battery to replace my 3 spoke wheel. I PM'ed the other helper a few days ago. Would like to get it done this weekend.

SN: X2134096
BMW Business CD.

Thanks in Advance:

Need more info on this unit...

remove it from the dashboard and read all info from the label on the metal case

Rdecode

**M3loco** · 01-30-2011, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Rdecode

Need more info on this unit...

remove it from the dashboard and read all info from the label on the metal case

Rdecode

Got it.

TOP WHITE LABEL:
6512 6 900 603
BP9272 X 2134096
FD 119 Index 01

Side Label:
Blaupunkt..
7 649 272 042/040/44
X2134096

Thanks again!

**Rdecode** · 01-30-2011, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by M3loco

Got it.

TOP WHITE LABEL:
6512 6 900 603
BP9272 X 2134096
FD 119 Index 01

Side Label:
Blaupunkt..
7 649 272 042/040/44
X2134096

Thanks again!

Code is 56134

Rdecode

**M3loco** · 01-30-2011, 11:34 AM

Thx

**Z3speed4me** · 01-30-2011, 11:14 PM

Thanks a bunch man... appreciate it, I will let you know if it works

**ShamroxZ3** · 01-31-2011, 09:30 PM

I'm the Z3 guy ...the code worked - Thank you very much! Driving with tunes is just sooooooo much better. Thanks again, friend.

**aubbus** · 02-01-2011, 07:49 AM

Hello Rdecode,
I got an Alpine system on the 99 BMW and I am in code wait because I got a code from the dealer and it didn't work. I thought Alpine had only one code. Could you help?

Alpine C43
S/No: AL 8BDU W 07 23285

The code I got from the dealer was 21113. Can you let me know if this is correct? If not can you give me the correct one? Thanks.

**Rdecode** · 02-01-2011, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by aubbus

Hello Rdecode,
I got an Alpine system on the 99 BMW and I am in code wait because I got a code from the dealer and it didn't work. I thought Alpine had only one code. Could you help?

Alpine C43
S/No: AL 8BDU W 07 23285

The code I got from the dealer was 21113. Can you let me know if this is correct? If not can you give me the correct one? Thanks.

Code is 62322

Rdecode

**aubbus** · 02-01-2011, 09:31 AM

Thanks Rdecode. Appreciate your help.

**MVXIMUS** · 02-07-2011, 09:21 PM

I would PM you guys, but this is my first post. My dad just gave me his Z3 2.8 for getting my LVN license. I have a lot of good things planned for this car, but first I wanna get the radio to work! Please & thank you!

When I hold down the 'M' button, it says: SN XXXXXXXX

It's an Alpine head unit

MODEL NO. C33 DIN US

P/NO. 65. 12-8 380 233

S/NO. AL 6BDU X XX XXXXX

**guido99** · 03-03-2011, 01:22 PM

Can't seem to locate the M button on my radio. Am I missing it or is it not there? 1998 Z3 conv. Found the M button and radio S/N V1185867. Can I possibly get a code for this radio?

**bonggf13** · 03-13-2011, 11:01 AM

Hello Rdecode

Can you help me find my code?
Alpine s\n AL 6BDU V 07 61181

I haven't have the use of my radio for so many years.
thanks in advance.

**Rdecode** · 03-13-2011, 03:21 PM

Sorry, I am able, but I no longer supply free codes for BMW Alpine units (and others as well)

contact me by e-mail in case you still need them

rdecodes@yahoo.com

**turbo10325** · 03-13-2011, 05:20 PM

I broke down and called the local BMW dealer here in Austin. Gave the guy in the service dept the S/N and he cranked out a Radio Code within less than a minute. I was a little dubious after having read this thread, but punched it in and ... IT WORKED! HOORAY

**guido99** · 03-14-2011, 06:51 PM

Can you post that dealers number?

**pbermudez** · 03-15-2011, 11:30 PM

I have the same "code wait" on my radio. Would you be able to give me the number to unlock it? My serial number is:T0338183 I have a 96 Z3.

Thanks

**SeanK** · 04-08-2011, 08:51 PM

So...I disconnected the battery last night. Wife had to take car to our BMW dealer today anyhow, so asked her to have them give her the radio code while she was there.

1. they had 3 people working on this for 45 minutes to an hour

2. they had a heck of a time getting the serial number using some device they hooked into the cigarette lighter outlet (wth?? apparently they do not know about the programming mode)

3. they put in the code they obtained and put it in "wait" mode (have to wait an hour to clear) -- they told my wife she would have to bring it back Monday, they would need to put it in the service bay, hook it up to something, and contact BMW to get the code

4. my wife asked if we could get the code when they obtained the correct one -- they said, "sure, but you won't be able to do anything with it since you need the device to hook up to the cigarette lighter to key it in"

She tells me all this when I get home. I spend two minutes on the boards, read about the "Radiopass Card" that comes with the vehicle that has the code on it, spent another two minutes going out to the car, finding the card in the owner's manual packet, keyed in the code using the channel programming keys (not some special device) and voila! working radio. Bimmerforums folks to the rescue again