re(2): computer and radio

[tedcrum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

When I needed the code for the original radio in my 735i, the dealer
didn't look at the VIN. The mechanic took out the radio and noted the
radio serial number. The on-line database returned the code from that.

- -tc

> Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 23:08:13 
> From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: Computer and radio problems
> 
> Richard,
> 
> You discovered why BMW puts the Anti-Theft feature into their radios.  
> Unless you know the code, the radio is unusable.
> 
> You should have been given the code for your radio when you purchased
the 
> car.  If you no longer have it, you'll need to provide your VIN to a
dealer 
> (and probably show proof of ownership), and they'll be able to obtain
the 
> radio code from a database.
> 
> Note that if your car is no longer equipped with the original radio,
you're 
> probably screwed.

- -- 
Ted Crum
1988 735i  5-speed
tedcrum@domain.elided

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