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Discussion in 'Other German' started by Ryan S., Jul 23, 2010.

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  1. Ryan S.

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    #1 Ryan S., Jul 23, 2010
    but a 140 bucks for them to look up my radio code is a joke. Any one else know a cheaper route? I lost the little card I had that had the number on it.

    Thank ya,
    Ry
     
  2. Auraraptor

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    #2 Auraraptor, Jul 23, 2010
    They charge you?! BMW parts department just looks it up for free if you can provide the radio SN number and go in person.

    is it a Bekker unit? You can call Bekker directly and ask them as well (I think they charge a 10 or 15USD fee however)
     
  3. sTyleR

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    #3 sTyleR, Jul 23, 2010
    +1, what a joke. The local BMW store provided me with a code to unlock the radio in a car that I had for free, over the phone, with no questions asked.
     
  4. tundraphile

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    #4 tundraphile, Jul 23, 2010
    What is the point of the security if someone could steal the radio and then just call and get the code?
     
  5. Tony K

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    #5 Tony K, Jul 23, 2010

    Your basic, entry level Alpine CD/MP3 player, perhaps? Should cost and sound about the same, unless you are a serious audiophile, in which case you probably would want something better than either system . . . ;)
     
  6. parkerfe

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    #6 parkerfe, Jul 23, 2010
    Find another dealer. My Audi dealer does not charge for such services...
     
  7. Auraraptor

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    #7 Auraraptor, Jul 23, 2010
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    First, why would someone steal a factory radio. Especially many of the odd German car radios which were made for a specific model....and let's be honest, for the most part are not that good anyway.

    Second, most do require a VIN and/or proof of ownership as well. No the Vin is not stamped on the radio.

    Third (and an expansion of the first) most modern factory radios are in fact multi-part, with the actual "core" in the trunk or other location...stealing it would just get you a fancy faceplate in effect. These latest types don't even use codes anymore since they determined it was near pointless.
     

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