E30 Business RDS stereo code + info.

[huff3r 347]

So I just bought a new E30, with the factory BMW Business RDS stereo in it, but I have a problem.

The battery went flat the other day, and now i need the security code to be able to use it. I went into Jeff Gray, but they can only help with vehicles they have sold/serviced.

Does anyone know where/how i can find out the stereo code?

Also, does anyone have any information on the Business RDS stereos?

-How to remove them

-Do they have aux in?

-Do they have RCA out?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers.

[skidz 197]

So I just bought a new E30, with the factory BMW Business RDS stereo in it, but I have a problem.

The battery went flat the other day, and now i need the security code to be able to use it. I went into Jeff Gray, but they can only help with vehicles they have sold/serviced.

Does anyone know where/how i can find out the stereo code?

Also, does anyone have any information on the Business RDS stereos?

-How to remove them

-Do they have aux in?

-Do they have RCA out?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers.

Who you talk to at Jeff gray?

[huff3r 347]

Who you talk to at Jeff gray?

Not sure who sorry. The guy in the office that's behind the parts counter.

[kiwi535 538]

i thought the radio code and vin were linked .Praps you find out owner ship history to find out where it first came from if nz new?

[huff3r 347]

i thought the radio code and vin were linked .Praps you find out owner ship history to find out where it first came from if nz new?

Apparently not. They told me to remove the stereo, find out what brand it is, then ring the appropriate company. But i can't remove it, as it didnt come with the removal keys..

[hotwire 352]

So I just bought a new E30, with the factory BMW Business RDS stereo in it, but I have a problem.

The battery went flat the other day, and now i need the security code to be able to use it. I went into Jeff Gray, but they can only help with vehicles they have sold/serviced.

Does anyone know where/how i can find out the stereo code?

Also, does anyone have any information on the Business RDS stereos?

-How to remove them

-Do they have aux in?

-Do they have RCA out?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers.

E30 factory radio

Removal:

Two tabs either side - flick them open & find an allen key to loosen, once all four are loosened - the unit will slide out

[martyyyn 102]

Paul,

Try searching the web for the code. You wont get the exact code but when I needed this for my Focus I found someone had written an application which gave you the security code when you entered the serial number.

I think there was a BMW version as well but I cant remember with any certainty.

[Guest Si Vis Pacem]

Bored - so went surfing...

Seems to be some leads here: forum.eserviceinfo.com Looks like this is some kind of retrieval service?

Interesting piece of info': www.fixya.com

There is a jochen? on this forum, he seems to be up on this sort of thing.

Edited December 13, 2010 by Si Vis Pacem

[*Glenn* 854]

If I can have chassis number of the car, radio brand & radio serial number I'll try and see what I can come up with. You will need to get the radio out first.

Edited December 13, 2010 by *Glenn*

[huff3r 347]

Cheers for the help guys. Removed the stereo and there was the code written on it! Doesn't look original either as its been hooked up using bullet connectors.

[JesseRaymond 0]

E30 factory radio

Removal:

Two tabs either side - flick them open & find an allen key to loosen, once all four are loosened - the unit will slide out

I cant seem to manage to remove my 1986 e30 head deck. Any advice ?