Code request?

Hi.
I just replaced the battery in My X5 and when I try to start the
engine, it asks for a code. Any thoughts?

Segun wrote:

Hi.
I just replaced the battery in My X5 and when I try to start the
engine, it asks for a code. Any thoughts?

The vehicle (hopefully) came with a little card with the radio code on
it. Check your glove box.

--
- Michael J. Astrauskas

When MY car is asking for the CODE, it wants the code that tells the radio
that it hasn't been stolen, and is now living in a strange dashboard. Your
Owner's Manual package should contain a manual for the radio, that manual
contains the CODE key.





"Segun" <odesegun (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

Hi.
I just replaced the battery in My X5 and when I try to start the
engine, it asks for a code. Any thoughts?

On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 01:09:11 GMT, "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:

When MY car is asking for the CODE, it wants the code that tells the radio
that it hasn't been stolen, and is now living in a strange dashboard. Your
Owner's Manual package should contain a manual for the radio, that manual
contains the CODE key.


If not take it to a radio expert and get the code changed.............

Sir Hugh of Bognor

The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.

Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it!

Hugh Gundersen
hsg (AT) h-gee (DOT) co.uk
Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK

On Mar 18, 3:12 am, h... (AT) h-gee (DOT) co.uk wrote:

On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 01:09:11 GMT, "Jeff Strickland" <c... (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:
When MY car is asking for the CODE, it wants the code that tells the radio
that it hasn't been stolen, and is now living in a strange dashboard. Your
Owner's Manual package should contain a manual for the radio, that manual
contains the CODE key.

If not take it to a radio expert and get the code changed.............

It's a lot easier to go to the dealership and have them look it up ...
--
C.R. Krieger
(Wondering why BMW didn't finish higher in Oz.)

I should mention that if the wrong CODE is input several times (I'm not sure
of the count, but I've heard that three attempts is all that are allowed),
then the car must be set with the Ignition left at ON for an extended period
to reset the Attempt Counter.

I had a weak battery, and the wife and kids attempted many times to input
the CODE, and eventually the car would not accept any input at all -- even
the right one. I found that if I left the ignition set to ON (RUN, but not
START -- obviously) for about an hour, I could then plug in the correct
CODE, and get the radio back.





"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote

When MY car is asking for the CODE, it wants the code that tells the radio
that it hasn't been stolen, and is now living in a strange dashboard. Your
Owner's Manual package should contain a manual for the radio, that manual
contains the CODE key.





"Segun" <odesegun (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:1174129350.660743.296780 (AT) y80g2000hsf (DOT) googlegroups.com...
Hi.
I just replaced the battery in My X5 and when I try to start the
engine, it asks for a code. Any thoughts?

On Mar 20, 9:56 am, "Jeff Strickland" <c... (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:

I should mention that if the wrong CODE is input several times (I'm not sure
of the count, but I've heard that three attempts is all that are allowed),
then the car must be set with the Ignition left at ON for an extended period
to reset the Attempt Counter.

I had a weak battery, and the wife and kids attempted many times to input
the CODE, and eventually the car would not accept any input at all -- even
the right one. I found that if I left the ignition set to ON (RUN, but not
START -- obviously) for about an hour, I could then plug in the correct
CODE, and get the radio back.

That's the pattern: three strikes (incorrect inputs) and you're out.
To get another chance, the radio must be *powered* for an hour.
Obviously, you can drive the car during this time, but the power must
be on *continuously* for at least an hour. Then, you get 3 chances to
screw up again. ;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
(Been there; done that)

E28 Guy© wrote:

On Mar 20, 9:56 am, "Jeff Strickland" <c... (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:
I should mention that if the wrong CODE is input several times (I'm not sure
of the count, but I've heard that three attempts is all that are allowed),
then the car must be set with the Ignition left at ON for an extended period
to reset the Attempt Counter.

I had a weak battery, and the wife and kids attempted many times to input
the CODE, and eventually the car would not accept any input at all -- even
the right one. I found that if I left the ignition set to ON (RUN, but not
START -- obviously) for about an hour, I could then plug in the correct
CODE, and get the radio back.

That's the pattern: three strikes (incorrect inputs) and you're out.
To get another chance, the radio must be *powered* for an hour.
Obviously, you can drive the car during this time, but the power must
be on *continuously* for at least an hour. Then, you get 3 chances to
screw up again. ;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
(Been there; done that)

Ummm... C.R.. we're talking 21st Century BMWs - this is the code to
disable the car starting, not the radio. The radio codes are so 20th
Century (no modern BMW uses them..)

admin wrote:

E28 Guy© wrote:

On Mar 20, 9:56 am, "Jeff Strickland" <c... (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:

I should mention that if the wrong CODE is input several times (I'm
not sure
of the count, but I've heard that three attempts is all that are
allowed),
then the car must be set with the Ignition left at ON for an extended
period
to reset the Attempt Counter.

I had a weak battery, and the wife and kids attempted many times to
input
the CODE, and eventually the car would not accept any input at all --
even
the right one. I found that if I left the ignition set to ON (RUN,
but not
START -- obviously) for about an hour, I could then plug in the correct
CODE, and get the radio back.


That's the pattern: three strikes (incorrect inputs) and you're out.
To get another chance, the radio must be *powered* for an hour.
Obviously, you can drive the car during this time, but the power must
be on *continuously* for at least an hour. Then, you get 3 chances to
screw up again. ;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
(Been there; done that)


Ummm... C.R.. we're talking 21st Century BMWs - this is the code to
disable the car starting, not the radio. The radio codes are so 20th
Century (no modern BMW uses them..)

Well, my 20th century E34 had a feature in the OBC that allowed a user
to enter a code that would prevent starting the car. The problem is, it
was user selectable. I never used the feature so I don't know what
happens if you get locked out.

--
-Fred W

On Mar 20, 3:17 pm, admin <a... (AT) 192 (DOT) 168.0.2> wrote:

Ummm... C.R.. we're talking 21st Century BMWs - this is the code to
disable the car starting, not the radio. The radio codes are so 20th
Century (no modern BMW uses them..)

I guess you're right - so why am *I* the only one talking about radio
codes here getting my butt chewed out?
--
C.R. Krieger
(Been there; done that)