e36 Stereo Code

[DrphTa 5]

Hey guys,

I have had my battery disconnected recently. When I turn the stereo on now it wants a code before I can use it.

Is there anywhere in the car where I would find this code? Otherwise I will have to pay for the code from the dealer with my serial number

Thanks

[jochen 4]

Hey guys,

I have had my battery disconnected recently. When I turn the stereo on now it wants a code before I can use it.

Is there anywhere in the car where I would find this code? Otherwise I will have to pay for the code from the dealer with my serial number

Thanks

What make model stereo?

I know of at least 3 different types for the E36

One of which I can generate a code for

Post a photo if you don't know what it is.

[DrphTa 5]

Not entirely sure!

Getting a photo now, your my hero Jochen haha

[DrphTa 5]

Hope you can tell by the poor mobile photo's

[westy 614]

You have to pay for a code in Aus??

That sux

[*Glenn* 855]

Pop the head unit out and give me the make & serial # and I'll see if I can get it for you

Do it before Friday... I'm off to Surfers saturday morning

BTW: when you pop out the head unit you might find someone has written the code on the unit

Edited March 23, 2010 by *Glenn*

[AzonicNick 0]

The code might be in the manual for the car. The first place I would have looked but just checking!

[jochen 4]

I don't have a code generator for that model

But I don't think it has a code... but my memory is failling me...

[DrphTa 5]

it has one lol, Unless im wrong when it says CODE and wont play music when i turn it on?

Will pull it out tomorrow for S/N, Cheers Glenn

[DrphTa 5]

pm'd Glenn

[*Glenn* 855]

I couldn't get the code from BMW.. we got it from BMW Ag (Germany) this arvo

The code is XXXXX... I'll PM you

[JaseNZ 53]

On the subject of radio codes, if i contacted the dealer down here would they be able to get the code for mine based on my vin number ??. Or do i have to take everything apart to find the radios serial number.

Its not written down anywhere i can see on any of the manual's that came with the car and that includes the one for the radio, then again i cannot read Japanese.

[*Glenn* 855]

It doesnt have a code.. no one steals them

[JaseNZ 53]

It doesnt have a code.. no one steals them

hahahahah, you just watch out for the sharks over there the missus might not want you back if they get hold of the wrong thing

[kiwi535 538]

On the subject of radio codes, if i contacted the dealer down here would they be able to get the code for mine based on my vin number ??. Or do i have to take everything apart to find the radios serial number.

Its not written down anywhere i can see on any of the manual's that came with the car and that includes the one for the radio, then again i cannot read Japanese.

they should do they might ask you for proof of ownership