96 328i RADIO CODE HELP!

[Beema]

Hello,

I just bought my car a week ago.. 96 BMW 328i but the radio is disabled says "CODE WAIT." Went to BMW and got a code for it..I just don't know the correct procedure to put it in..anyone know how to input the code and make this radio work? It's a factory ALPINE unit. Thanks

 

[Capt]

Keep it powered for one hour

If you input the code wrong three times the radio disables itself until it is powered for one hour. After that you can input the code with no problem. Keep the code in a safe place as it will be required if you ever lose power to the radio.

Jon

 

[Wadula]

idon´t remeber exactly the procedure how to get the code in. but i think it is with the radio station keys 1-4. don´t you have a manual? that should describe it.

 

[Beema]

Radio Code sequence

It doesnt say anything about it in the radio about code sequence and how to input it.. anyone know what the exact sequence is? The only thing different i noticed was when you hold down the "M" button a bunch of numbers appear..but dunno how to put in the code

 

[Tigas Bud]

Correct, you use the station buttons for the radio to input the code. On my radio that's buttons 1-6. You just hit the station buttons to correspond to the code and if you do it right the radio comes on after the last digit. If you do it wrong the radio beeps after the last digit is entered the display still reads "code"

 

[Beema]

Radio CoDE

I tried that..but the screen just said CODE WAIT the whole time...even after pressing the buttons nothing changed, no sounds or beeps. I guess i'll just have to take it to BMW also the A/C seems like it wants to turn on when it feels like..and shuts off then turns back on?

 

[Tigas Bud]

As far as the radio, it might have been tried prior to your attempts so it will not take a code number until it resets. A local repair shop told us with the radio on turn the key to the accessory position for 3-5 hours to and it will reset. After it is reset then it should take the code.
AC problem, my first guess is the auto temperature relay is tripping thinking that the car is at the temp you want it to be. Either a faulty setting or faulty relay?

 

[carcus]

Re: Radio CoDE

I tried that..but the screen just said CODE WAIT the whole time...even after pressing the buttons nothing changed, no sounds or beeps. I guess i'll just have to take it to BMW also the A/C seems like it wants to turn on when it feels like..and shuts off then turns back on?

I would take it back to the dealer.....they SHOULD be able to unlock it for you at no charge if they gave you the code.

 

[Beema]

Radio Code

it works!!!! Thanks guys

 

[Capt]

What Worked?

What worked on the problem beema?

 

[Tigas Bud]

My 2 1/2 year old likes playing with Dad's car and had managed to trip the radio so the code was needed. I tried unsucessfully a few mornings this week, he must have liked the beeping noise, so resetting was needed. Set the ignition to position 1 @ 1:00 PM left it there with the radio turned on saying "code". At 5:15 PM entered the code and the stations came back.

 

[bmwperson]

do i JUST need the vin or vin and the code of my radio? if so how do i take the radio out. PS anyone knows a dealer that would give me the code over the phone insted of me going there? i can send a copy of the title, just dont feel like driving there.

 

[Tigas Bud]

VIN for the car. When I bought my car the small dealer, actually a neighbor that dabbles in great cars, that I bought it from had received the code from the nearest BMW dealer since the original card was lost.

 

[bmwperson]

can you post me that bmw dealers phone #? ;> cuz mine isnt too cooperative.

 

[Tigas Bud]

Couple of things, requests like this from dealers work a whole lot better if you're a good looking female. My wife qualifies so she get's my dirty work like this. It's is also better if the good lookin' female makes a guest appearance at the dealership. Two reasons, you really can't tell how good looking someone is over the phone and the guys at the service desk are owed a chance to look. BTW if you really neeeed something it also has helped to get angry enough for tears.
The number either was processed by Sharpe Buick in Grand Rapids Michigan or the BMW dealer in Kalamazoo whose name escapes me, but if you do a search for Kalamazoo BMW you will most likely find it

 

[bmwperson]

http://www.haroldzeigler.com/
and
SHARPE BUICK-BMW INC
1010 28TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS MI 49508
616 452 5101


i found, ill be giving em a call first thing in the morning, or better yet. ill ask my grl to do it for me, too bad its so far away, id make her go there and then id get the code for sure.
Well see what happends.

 

[carcus]

Couple of things, requests like this from dealers work a whole lot better if you're a good looking female. My wife qualifies so she get's my dirty work like this. It's is also better if the good lookin' female makes a guest appearance at the dealership. Two reasons, you really can't tell how good looking someone is over the phone and the guys at the service desk are owed a chance to look. BTW if you really neeeed something it also has helped to get angry enough for tears.
The number either was processed by Sharpe Buick in Grand Rapids Michigan or the BMW dealer in Kalamazoo whose name escapes me, but if you do a search for Kalamazoo BMW you will most likely find it

LOL.....I loved that post. Great info on hooking up with a free code. I need to have my wife help me out a bit more sometimes.

 

[lifewithbmw]

Radio code

If you input the code three times wrong than the radio block itself for an hour. You can disconnect the battery, connect again and than try to input your code.

What you gonna do is turn of the radio. The volume switch off. Than you insert your keys and turn the ignition to the radio position, after that turn radio on.

Be shure not to press any button before inputing the code.

Now you can input your code like the numbers are going after the last number, you will hear a beep! and the radio will come back to life.

I hope I helped you.