1991 BMW 525i Radio says, "CODE".

[dscardilli]

AAA replaced the battery in my BMW 525i today. Since then, the radio will not work. The radio reads: CODE. Does anyone have a manual who can give me some directions? Appreciate your help!

[sidewinder69]

You have to look in your owners manual for the radio code.

It's the only way to reset your radio. If you don't have that card you are SOL.

I can't tell you how to reset anyways since my car (along with the owners manual) is still in British Columbia....requiring a transmission.

I hate my life.

[vv42]

Originally Posted by sidewinder69

If you don't have that card you are SOL.

Your local BMW dealer can look up the code. They will need to pull the radio (5 minute procedure) to reference the number on the back (or is it the underside) of the radio--this is assuming it is a BMW brand radio. If you are friendly with your local dealer, they probably won't charge for this service.

BTW, it should be a 5-digit code, don't forget to write the code down in your owner's manual for future reference...