1986 BMW 325 Unluck Sterio Code

1986 BMW 325
213,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CD_THETECHNICIAN
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Is there any way to or how to unluck code on my car sterio without going to the dealer, they charge me more than the cost cd player itself and that's ridiculous.
thanks,
Chris
Jun 27, 2010 at 3:44 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If you don't have the radio code stored in your owners manual or radio supplement, you will have to go to the dealer as they will have to get it off the master database using the cars VIN No.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 27, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Mark, the serial number on the back of the radio is the one you will need, not the vin. Send the number, I'll see what I can do. Or replace the radio with something decent, the aftermarket is ready, for less than 50 bucks you can beat the tar out of that BMW radio.
Jun 28, 2010 at 5:14 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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OK Doc, I'll store that tip away for future reference.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 28, 2010 at 8:45 PM
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