I have a 4 digit code for my radio BMW Z3. Once I have typed it in how do I enter it or what do I press for it to activate? Thanks

You entered the wrong code and there is a limit to the number of tries. I believe you must wait an hour for your next attempt.

Greetings from Maryland. I have had issue with codes before myself, and it appears that ONLY dealers can provide proper coding, usually for free. Once they unlock and engage the radio for you they will give you a copy of the code for your use later. The odds are the NYC dealer provided a bad digit.

with the pre-set station keys, press 1 then then use channel up/doun to select correct digit..

then press 2 use again channel up/douwn key to select correct digit, repeat same with 3 and 4, then press pre-set key 5 that puts in the code,DONE!

O.K.?

1. You have to have the code for the radio which varies by serial # of BMW. I got this code by calling my BMW dealer here in town. They were very nice and gave it to me for free.

2. When you enter the code wrong 3 times (I think) the radio goes into "sleep mode" for 2 or 3 hours of operation. In this sleep mode the radio will not let you enter the code from 1 above.

3. After waiting just enter the code and all will be well.

only way to obtain a radio code is through the dealer. Call BMW with the radio's serial number which is located at the back of the radio and they will give you the code

This works for our Z3 radio:

example, code 3749. To set the first digit (in this case, 3), press button 1 three times - the digit 3 should appear in the display. To set digit 2, press button 2 seven times and 7 should appear in the display. To set digit 3, use button 3 (in this case, pressed 4 times) and to set digit 4, use button 4 and press 9 times. When all 4 digits are correctly displayed, press the set button, which is the furthest button on the right and has an arrow pointing to the right. The radio should now work. Good luck, Ian

If the radio is displaying code wait, or wait, then the ignition and radio must remain on for 1hour. I would contact a dealer within the USA and provide them with your radio serial number. The serial number can be displayed in the radio by pressing and holding down the "M" button while turning on the ignition.

Enter the 5-digit Radio Code using the radios station preset buttons. After entering the fifth digit press the > button and the radio will activate. Any presets you had before the power loss will return. Apparently a capacitor in the radio holds that information

You must leave the key in the ignition for one hour before the CODE WAIT is replaced with CODE... then enter the correct code and you are away.

Hello Fred

There are many websites that offer an unlocking service for a few £/$ . here is one that I found>

http://www.unlockmycarradio.info/?gclid=CKGGt9PSkZkCFYh_3godalAGYg

Hope this helps.

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