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Need the radio code, battery disconnected at some point, also need to know how to remove radio to retrieve radio serial number to get code. Thanks

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  • ron4104 Jan 17, 2011

    I need the radio code, got the radio out already,
    serial # 82 11 1 467 024
    version (3)
    Also listed on the back, # CM 5903LC
    Need the code
    Thanks

  • ron4104 Jan 18, 2011

    Are you still there?

  • ron4104 Jan 18, 2011

    So, I need the radio code,




















    Radio
    serial # 82 11 1 467 024
    version (3)
    also # CM 5903 LC

  • ron4104 Jan 18, 2011

    Yes, the radio numbers are as follows:
    Radio serial #82 11 1 467 024
    version (3)
    also # CM 5903 LC

  • ron4104 Jan 18, 2011

    Yes, the radio numbers are as follows:
    Radio serial #82 11 1 467 024

    version (3)

    also shows another # CM 5903 LC
    Thank you

  • ron4104 Jan 18, 2011

    I cant get the radio to do anything other than say "CODE" and if I hold a couple of the buttons, "Mode" and another one it sais "BMW Alpine 3" but I cannot figure out how to enter a code?

  • ron4104 Jan 18, 2011

    Okay super but how do I enter this code, I cannot get the radio to say anything but "code"?

  • ron4104 Jan 20, 2011

    How do I enter the code once i have it?
    The radio just says "code" and will not react to any button pushes either in combination or singly?
    Help?

  • ron4104 Jan 27, 2011

    Yes but, how do you get the radio to accept the code?
    My radio just says 'code" and I can't get it to do anything?

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Here can find three artciles about this DIY:
- bmw/techarticles/E36-Radio/E36-Radio.
- fitaudio.com/?View=entry&EntryID=97
- e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9390

Hope helps (remember to rate this answer).

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    ZJ Limited Jan 28, 2011

    We have one answer from radio decode experts and they tell us:

    The code for your BMW radio: Alpine
    CM5903 does not use the normal memory chip for its security
    code.


    It uses a hardwired solder tag system
    inside your radio .


    So if you are happy to open up your radio, can take a
    photo of the relevant tags and can possibly use a soldering iron
    then please email and we will advise you further.
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    Keep in touch.

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    ZJ Limited Jan 28, 2011

    It still requires a code.

    But the code for Model CM5903 is hardwired inside the radio instead of using an electronic memory chip (EEPROM). What we require is a CLEAR photo of the green circuitboard inside your radio.

    From this we can find the relevant tags and work out the code for you to enter. We will send a photo showing the details required on the circuitboard...





    Keep in touch.

  • Rafa Santos
    Rafa Santos Jun 09, 2018

    Hey man i got one of these, can you help me to unlock the code? The radio is open yet.

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Lift the front plastic trim around the radio if fitted ,then two holes either side ,make some tools out of a piece of fence wire in a U shape to push into these holes .Then wiggle them a bit then radio will come out .Post the becker chassis number for the radio and i will generate the code no problem .

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    Colin Stickland Jan 18, 2011

    97119 is code generated from 5903 number as becker uses a 4 number to generate the code
    blaupunt uses a 10 figure number
    grungig has 8 numbers
    sorry cannot help anymore than that,

  • Colin Stickland
    Colin Stickland Jan 18, 2011

    alpine 3 ?? a clue i will look through generators again and see what i have
    back in 5 mins hopefully

  • Colin Stickland
    Colin Stickland Jan 18, 2011

    6531 is code with a clarion decoder ,still trying with other code generators so dont go away

  • Colin Stickland
    Colin Stickland Jan 18, 2011

    sorry i just dont have the right code generator ,have one for mercedes alpine but it doesnt work ,tried all the others to no avail ,the universal ones ,try the dealer they should be able to get it for you or just fit a new radio one with sd carfd and usb support so you dont need CDs .i have tried but ?? iam beaten sorry

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Sorry we are not allowed to get out radio codes. It is for theft reasons. You will need to go to the dealer to get the radio code. They will be able to give you the code just by the VIN #

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Remove trim pieces along the dash that are in line with the radio using a trim removal tool or large flat screwdriver. then remove the philips(Cross) screws holding the radio in place & pull it out towards you.

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