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BMW radio code not working!
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bigpaw22
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May 16, 2005, 1:29 PM
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BMW radio code not working!
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HI I just aquired a 325 BMW. I have the radio code but am not sure if I am doing anything wrong because it still says code. If you can help let me know, thanx mark.
(This post was edited by carjunky on May 16, 2005, 5:18 PM)
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carjunky
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May 16, 2005, 5:16 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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Hi BigPaw22,
On my car 1992 BMW 325i. You have only three chances to put the code in.. So let the car wait a bit then turn the radio knob on. when it says code input the code you have.... if after the first time it beeps and nothing happens, try putting the code in a second time in a row....
This once did it for me....
Good luck
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bigpaw22
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May 17, 2005, 1:51 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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Thanx I will give this a try and let you know if it works. Thanx again
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bigpaw22
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May 17, 2005, 6:04 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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Hi again, well I tried and it doesn't seem to be working since it still say code. Thanx for your help, I'll keep searching. Mark
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carjunky
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May 17, 2005, 8:52 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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Mark,
Are you sure that code matches your radio? Also you could only try three times every 1/2 or hour not sure.....
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bigpaw22
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May 18, 2005, 4:17 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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HI, well I did call BMW with the radio tag numbers on it, just not sure if I am doing something wrong. thanx
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bigpaw22
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May 18, 2005, 5:36 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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Thanx for the help, I disconected the power from the back of the radio and used the code. It works, Thanx again.
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 19, 2005, 12:33 AM
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Re: BMW radio
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Thanks for posting your FIX! It's my mission to fix whatever, on line, and don't know Jack about BMW radios. Now I have some info on this and can maybe help another when and if that happens. Thanks to all who post a FIX, best from me, Happy and safe motoring to all,
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carjunky
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May 19, 2005, 5:51 AM
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Re: BMW radio
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Yeah thanks for posting the fix... When I get time to take out my radio and get the code I'll call BMW as well, and if I run into trouble I'll try unpluging the power first 
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bigpaw22
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May 19, 2005, 5:25 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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you are all welcome for the help. good luck to you all and I hope I can rely on this sight again for help. Bye for now
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CJ8140089
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Jan 29, 2006, 1:44 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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I recently replaced the battery on my 1992 BMW 325i and now it is asking for a code for the radio to work. i have looked through all of my papers for some sort of code to input into the radio however i still cannot find one. i also bought it from a private seller in 1998 so im not sure how to go about tracking the code down. and the nearest BMW dealer happens to be almost 100 miles away. Any ideas for how to get the code?
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carjunky
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Feb 2, 2006, 12:32 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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If you take out the radio and write down the serial number from the back of the radio, then try calling your dealer. They may give you the code sometimes they want you to be in person to make sure the vehicle isn't stolen. But its worth a shot and you will need the number anyway to retrieve the code.
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bmw1990
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Jun 7, 2006, 8:06 AM
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Re: BMW radio
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This was a very helpful thread. So let me add something that may be helpful. I've been to the dealer before to reset the radio, but the radio went to code again after I had other work done to it. Instead of calling dealer or getting serial number for radio, I looked at my past invoice from last time dealer reset my radio. The code was right there on my invoice! Hope that helps.
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carjunky
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Jun 7, 2006, 9:35 AM
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Re: BMW radio
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Hey... great follow-up....
It always helps when people post helpful tips....
What I did was fold up that paper with the code on it and placed it in the glove box inside the car insurance card holder.
So now all my important docs are in the same place..... Car insurance card, vehicle registration card, and radio code ;-) Even though I now have Sirius satellite radio, i need the radio to receive the signal.
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Nov 21, 2006, 10:36 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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Hi
I am having similar code problem, my stereo is asking for the code. I have the serial no taken out from the back of stereo and got the code from a paid web site and it did not work .
any idea ??
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remi
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m33remi@yahoo.com
Dec 2, 2006, 10:13 AM
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Re: BMW radio
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i have a 318ti and would like to know if the code you used was also a 5 digit code
And where and what kind of tool would i have to get to remove my radio to check my ser#
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carjunky
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Dec 8, 2006, 6:05 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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I think the bmw codes are 5 digits and its best to drive up to a local bmw dealer and ask them for the codes.
Try putting your code in twice back to back
As for the tool to remove the radio and read your serial#
You need either a
1 pc. five (5) sided Pentagon driver - Most every BMW model excluding E38 & E39
or
1 pc. Allen key - for New BMW E38 & E39
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May 9, 2007, 5:42 PM
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Re: BMW radio
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I think I have the right code. My problem is I do not always get a confirm tone (beep) when I hit a number while entering the code. So I am not sure whether the radio registers the number I enter because it does not beep. I have entered the code both ways -- Just hit each number once (even if they do not respond with a beep) And press them until I hear the beep which may mean I hit a button twice. It is still reading "code". I have had the battery out. Will that suffice for unconnecting it? Now that is a RTEAL problem!!!
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vishal
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May 16, 2007, 11:24 AM
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Re: BMW radio
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I have a 95 525i. My wife left the car light on so i had to get it jump started. Now the radio is asking radio code. can anyone help how to get the code. I am third owner or the car, so cant trace the code.
Do i have to take out the radio? try removing battery? etc etc...
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Jun 5, 2007, 10:41 AM
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Re: BMW radio
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my radio serial num. is:
90881600300
and I see another code wich is
PMH 000 2734
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Jun 24, 2007, 2:46 PM
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Jul 8, 2007, 12:13 AM
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ABQ Guest
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Jul 28, 2007, 9:27 PM
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Re: BMW radio code not working!
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Here is a solution posted on bmwe34.net
Resetting radio after power is removed or display shows "CODE"
• If the correct code is not entered in the three successive tries, the radio will not accept entry until the radio has been ON for one hour. IMPORTANT: When entering 5-digit code number, be sure to complete sequence number of that 5-digit code. For example: Code No. sequence is 12345 and you mistakenly enter 125 instead of 123, continue the code number sequence of 45 to complete that entry. The radio will not operate and "CODE" will reappear in the display. Re-enter the correct number sequence of 12345 and operation of the radio will continue. NOTE: If an audible beep is heard while entering the 5-digit code, STOP immediately. Begin entering the code again, starting with the first number of the 5-digit code.
• Another solution from Steven V. The local BMW dealer told me that if I turn the ignition key to the number two position and leave all the dash lights on then disconnect the battery for fifteen minutes to a half hour. The system will re-program itself when the battery is connected. It does not say that in the manual or CD rom but it apparently worked fine. Of course the radio had to be recoded again
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Aug 4, 2007, 1:14 PM
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Re: BMW radio code not working!
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If you get locked out after three tries, leave on for one hour and retry CODE, this worked for me.
Thanks !
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Aug 14, 2007, 12:45 PM
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Re: BMW radio not working!
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I have a problem with my 1992 BMW 325i radio.
My battery died and after i replaced it the radio said CODE. I put in the code and the radio worked fine while the car was running. The next time i went to use my car, the radio wasn't working at all. Nothing comes up on the display and i tried putting in the code again but nothing happened this time.
Does anyone know what is wrong with it and how to fix it?
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