Anyone ever use Radio-Code to get your radio code?

[zbestz3]

Like many of you, installed new battery, lost my radio code and the card was not in my paperwork. Radio-Code.com charges $48. Anyone ever try using it? If so, you thoughts?

Thanks,
C-

[mattday]

Why not let the dealer give it to you and save $48???

[zbestz3]

it seems that many were given codes by the dealer that didn’t work and some reported it was a hassle just to get them to look up the code. To be fair, a few said they had no problems and it went smoothly. Im willing to spend the $ for a hassle free experience, but wanted some input regarding the site. I haven’t ruled the dealer out yet...

[mrnvgtr]

You've got to at least try calling your dealer first. It took me 1 minute on the phone with one of the parts guys and no hassles. I guess a few radios have screwed up codes in their database, but mine and many others don't. It is definitely worth saving $48 bucks by just calling them to see. Heck, send me half of what you would have spent for disregarding this little piece of advice. You can paypal me at mrnvgtr@nospamadelphia.net Of course remove the "nospam"
Michael Rose
Colorado Springs, CO

Pic of the Month

<img src="http://forums1.roadfly.com/preferences/showsigimage.php?img=62984">
'99 M Coupe
Mods/Enhancements (chron ord): DRL, window tint, clear bumper lenses, replaced amber w/clear bulbs up front and side, R Forbes Shorter Shift Lever; Pushbutton Starter w/Toggle for Power On/Off (RIP); Red UUC TMEs; GC adjustable suspension; IE rear camber adjust kit; IE rear subframe mounts; 18x8f 18x10r BBS LMs; 245/40/18f 275/35/18r Toyo T1-S tires

'76 2002 (Oscar)

'91 325iX

[zbestz3]

a call and see what happens. Will have to pass on your royalties...;
PS: Enjoyed the pix...

[zbestz3]

although I will give the dealer a try...Im still interested in anyone's experience with Radio-Code.com...

[mrnvgtr]

Our radios were made by both Blaupunkt or Alpine. I hear it is usually the Blaupunkt made units that are giving people problems with wrong codes in the dealer database. See this link with relevant info on the way to solve the problem through your dealer if you have a Blaupunkt unit.


.com/forum/showthread.php?t=429463]BF link

If Roadfly censors that link, try this: http://forums.bimmer.forums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=429463 Just take out the extra "." in the link. Hopefully that works because RF doesn't let me preview the damn post.
Michael Rose
Colorado Springs, CO

Pic of the Month

<img src="http://forums1.roadfly.com/preferences/showsigimage.php?img=62984">
'99 M Coupe
Mods/Enhancements (chron ord): DRL, window tint, clear bumper lenses, replaced amber w/clear bulbs up front and side, R Forbes Shorter Shift Lever; Pushbutton Starter w/Toggle for Power On/Off (RIP); Red UUC TMEs; GC adjustable suspension; IE rear camber adjust kit; IE rear subframe mounts; 18x8f 18x10r BBS LMs; 245/40/18f 275/35/18r Toyo T1-S tires

'76 2002 (Oscar)

'91 325iX

[bmellott]

FYI:
I recently had the Business unit replace under warrt. (cd went bad)
my guy at the dealer noted they had to use the european code as the USA code did not work
bill

[Simmacoupe]

very "easy" for me to do!

oh yeah, no charge :)

[zbestz3]

My thanks for this info. Michael...

[zbestz3]

This is a very generous offer. Radio S/N is: W0812028.

Thanks,
C

[zbestz3]

Good to know. If I end up at the dealer, I will make sure they give me both. Thanks Bill...

C-

[Simmacoupe]

62111

you're welcome

[zbestz3]

Worked perfect, my sincere thanks for taking your time to do this...already put in the book.

C-

[Simmacoupe]

[tsmith]

I have a 1993 BMW 5 series and I changed the battery and do not have the radio code. Can any one give me some direction
Thanks,
Todd

[alo]

When you have some spare time, would you mind looking up the code for SN/ AL 8BDU W 06 15992

Thank you so much in advance.

[gcaseva1]

simmacoup...are you still able and willling to generate radio codes for BMW radios?

[Colin Watson]

Greetings;

Find myself in a similar situation.

Recently purchased a '97 Z3. Battery went dead in storage, require codes for radio.

M# C33-DINUS
S# AL6BDUV0749467

Appreciate any help you can provide.

Thank You

[Simmacoupe]

"the dealer" ... try Capital Cities BMW (1-800-640-3434)... ask for Brad in BMW service.. he's more than helpful :)