I had my radio code but I lost it.. so I called the dealer to issue me the radio code again that I purchased two years ago from them and they said they do not keep the radio codes. Then they said I have to purchase a code again and they are asking $81 for a radio code . Is it true? This dealer is located in San Jose, CA.. it's called Stevens Creek BMW.

Anybody knows where can I get a radio code with a cheaper price than the dealer? Let me know.. Also I have a new deck to replace with my old one.. do I still need a radio code to replace a new headunit?
Thanks in Advance..

thats BS. All you need to do is pull out the radio and look in the back for a serial number. Then read them the number and they get you the code from their data base. At least thats what happened when i had to get my radio key.

Yup, complete B.S. Any dealer can easily look it up in the database. $81, ridiculous.

i got mine for free....thats BS...btw u dont need to pull out ur radio....on my 328i the guy just pressed the button M on the right hand side for about a minute and then the S/N appeared on the screen...then he just got the code from the computer...and i had to wait for an 1hour with my car turned on and BAM!!! it asked me to enter the code and MY RADIO WAS ALIVEEE!!!! so yeah screw that dealer

Hey man..
that was very informative!
I will try to do that tonight.. Thanks a lot!!!


i got mine for free....thats BS...btw u dont need to pull out ur radio....on my 328i the guy just pressed the button M on the right hand side for about a minute and then the S/N appeared on the screen...then he just got the code from the computer...and i had to wait for an 1hour with my car turned on and BAM!!! it asked me to enter the code and MY RADIO WAS ALIVEEE!!!! so yeah screw that dealer

fwiw the 81 bucks was probably a fee for removing the radio. i know some dealerships on other cars do that, even though it isnt always necessary.

Let me know the serial # on the radio, I will get you the code

heres a crappy looking pic....showing what button im talking about...i have a 1997 328i...so yeah
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/volcomnator999/radio_coder.jpg

i went to steven's creek and i didn't get charged. i gave them my vin and my serial number and they gave me a printed sheet with my radio code.

Thanks and you are very nice..
I will get the that tonight and let you know tomorrow.
:D

Let me know the serial # on the radio, I will get you the code

Really? they said if you repaired or purchased cars from them then it's free.
or other wise.. they really like you! :D

i went to steven's creek and i didn't get charged. i gave them my vin and my serial number and they gave me a printed sheet with my radio code.

I have a 94 E36 so the M is not appeared but thanks for your help! :)


heres a crappy looking pic....showing what button im talking about...i have a 1997 328i...so yeah
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/volcomnator999/radio_coder.jpg

but seriously 81 bucks to look up a radio code is a bunch of crap in my opinion. it only takes up like 1/4 of an 8.5" by 11". And it only takes 2 mins at most. Log on, search, wait, and print.

Did you get it to work? Still need the code? Let me know the serial # if you still need the code...

I need the code please, for:

Model No. CM5903L
p/n 82 11 1 467 024
s/n on back metal tag: A50343659

Thank you!

Alpine A50343659 62552

code is on the right

code is on the right

I love you :) Thanks so much.

anytime

can you help me with my code?
info is

MODEL #: C43 US DIN
P/NO. 65. 12-8 375 949
S/NO. AL 8BDU W 07 21953

You should have tried peter pan!

Alpine A50343659 62552

Yo, do you have a computer program for radio codes or did you have to score that from the dealership? It would be really helpful to have access to codes!!

used to work for the dealer, unfortunately they revoked my dcs account :(

used to work for the dealer, unfortunately they revoked my dcs account :(

damn, that blows. sorry to hear

anyone else able to get codes???