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I need the code for my 1984 Mercedes 380SE becker radio, just says wait
Bought a 1984 mercedes 380SE. The guy was old and didn't care about radio nor did he have the manual and the radio does not work just says wait. Need code to reset the radion and how to do that?
AR82.60-P-7502-01A Coding Radio (MODEL all with CODE (750) Radio Becker Europa 2000 with CODE (751) Radio Becker Grand Prix 2000 with RDS)
If the radio is disconnected from the power supply, it is not operational when re-connected. After switching on the ignition and the radio, the readout CODE appears in the display.
The code number for the radio is advised to you on the enclosed CODE CARD.
To enter the first digit of the code number, you have to continue pressing station button 1 until the correct digit appears in the display. Adopt the same procedure for the second, third and fourth digits.
Once you have entered the correct code number with the station buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and confirmed the entry with the SEEK button (press down), the readout CODE disappears. The radio can now be operated.
If you enter a wrong code three times, you must wait 15 minutes before making a new entry. In addition, if 9 incorrect entries are made, the radio will then not operate for 24 hours. During this time the radio and the ignition (terminal 15) must remain switched on.
AR82.60-P-7502-01B Coding Radio (MODEL all with CODE (353) Audio 30 APS with CODE (510a) Radio MB Exquisit with traffic news decoder, with RDS (Becker) with CODE (512a) Radio MB Special with traffic news decoder, with RDS.)
If the radio is disconnected from the power supply, it cannot be operated by simply reconnecting. After switching on the ignition and the radio the word "CODE" appears in the display on the radio.
The code number for the radio is given on the enclosed CODE CARD.
Enter the code number with the station button, e.g. number 1, station button 1. After entering the first number the word "CODE" disappears and the number entered appears followed by 4 dashes. The next character to be entered flashes. After entering all five numbers, the first character starts flashing again. In this state the code number can be written over as frequently as desired. A correction can be made only by entering the complete code number again.
Confirm code number: Press TUNE, AUTO/SEEK or SC button. The radio automatically switches on and indicates the radio station or frequency stored with station button 1.
If an incorrect code number is entered and confirmed, the word "CODE" appears again on the display. If an incorrect code is entered three times the word "WAIT" appears on the display and the radio locks up for approx. 10 min. If the code is entered incorrectly three times again the radio locks up again for 10 min. Three more incorrect entries (a total of 9 incorrect attempts) increase the lock-up time to 60 min. Another three incorrect entries lock up the radio for another 60 min. The waiting time runs only when the radio is switched on.
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If this is the stock radio for this car call the mercedes dealer, they will Ask for your vin number, and they can provide you with an unlock code, this is usually the only way, as each radio has its own custom unlock code associated with the particular cars vin, and also the serial number on the back of the radio. If this radio came from a different avenger , you will most likey have to take it to a mercedes dealer, so they can unlock it for you using their computer.
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Contact the Mercedes Dealership and give them the vin for your car. The radio code will show up on the 'VMI' They may ask you to drive the vehicle in to show proof of ownership but they should get the radio working again for you at no charge. Do not just enter random numbers or you will lock the radio and may have to wait up to 1 hour for it to unlock so that the radio code can be entered again.
Unfortunately, these Mercedes codes are not available anywhere on the Net for free. However, you can get these codes from the serial number here. I have always found them cheap and reliable.
They will email the code right back to you on the same day and I can vouch for them as I use this site for units I repair that occassionally need a code.
Regretfully due to reasons of theft or piracy we do not pass the radio codes here at FixYa. If you contact your local Mercedes-Benz dealer they will give you the 5 digit code. (You must have your registration and know the complete serial number of the radio)
The original radio was made by Becker. I bought one for my 87 560SL on e-bay, payed 50 bucks, some require a 4 digit activation code so ask for that. here is a link to the different models of Becker stereos, just click on the year of your car. http://web.mac.com/dakota/Mercedes/Becker.html
try these websites www.autozone.com and www.alldatadiy.com if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your car wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.
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