Have code but cant put in as just says wait 8.0 hours

if you have to wait at least one hour with ignition on and then put in the correct code and not worked then if you have got that message then you have got the wrong code or it has been put in too many times and is locked out go back to a dealer for help

disconnecting the battery should clear the message its worth a try.

You need to wait 1 hour before attempting to put the code in. Either the ignition needs to stay on 1 hour or drive it for 1 hour. If they key is turned off before then, you will need to start again.

Just wait one hour and it will reset and you can then try it again. You have ten chances. If for some reason you start to put it in wrong again, just put in any digits as if that were the 5 digit code. If you don't complete, it will lock again and you will need to wait another hour. I hope this helps and good luck.

Hi chris,

Code wait is part of the built in anti-theft system BMW has for the radio. The ignition must remain in the on position for 1 continuous hour. Usually rush hour traffic does the trick. You will need the radio code to enter into the radio after it displays "CODE". just enter the code according to the buttons listed 1-6. ie if it ask for 13556, just enter the digits in that sequence. Make sure you have the correct code. If 3 unsuccessful consecutive entries are made, you will have to wait another hour.

Hi Robin,

You will need to leave the ignition on for 1 hour continuously. After 1 hour you can enter your radio code.

Is the problem that you did not put in the code soon enough, or that you tried three wrong codes and locked it out? I don't think there is a time limit, but all of us have punched in wrong codes and locked out our radios before. If the display says WAIT, you tried three wrong codes.
If it is locked out, you have to drive for an hour with the radio turned on before it will let you try again. If you disconnect the battery during that hour, you just reset the 1-hour timer back to zero so you have to wait longer.

You may have to leave your sterio SWITCHED ON ....UNDISTURBED for up to 24 hours for it to reset as the waiting time depends on how many wrong codes have been entered previously.(The time can double after each wrong code)

The important thing is the UNDISTURBED .Do not touch it once it is left on otherwise it starts the waiting time all over again

hello there

yes thats normal when you enter a wrong code. You will have to wait about 2 hours with ignition key on and it will ask for the code again, get the code wrong again and the wait time doubles, from 2 to 4 to 8 hours etc.

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hi,,you can not enter your code while wait is on,try to put your ignition on one position,wait maybe 3 to 6 hours to disappear the wait on display,then try to enter the code with guidance of manual,ty