2001 BMW Z3 "hour code" Questions

...for as long as it takes to automatically reset itself. This can sometimes be many hours as the waiting time doubles after each wrong code.However, normally , it is only an hour or

...the code with the radio numbered preset buttons. If you attempted to key in the code three times and failed, you will have to leave the radio on for at least an hour before it will let you try

...How can I get CODE WAIT cleared so I can enter my code? TURN ON THE IGNITION FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS AND CODE WAIT WILL DISAPEAR AND YOU WILL GET: CODE_ _ _ _ _

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. I tried that and it didn't work. what do you recommend i try next

...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. ...

radio, wait a while and try again. If that doesn't work, I've heard that you have to wait up to six hours with the power ON and then retry. On the 318i the wait is about 90 min

code lock. you have to let the car sit for a hour with the key on and it will reset the radio and let you enter the code. unfortanitly this is the only way to get the radio back to say code. make sure

...my radio and they still get the same code. Now they have told me to disconnect the battery for 12 hours hoping that it might reset the radio and allow the code to be inputted. this does not sound ...

...to reactivate it. Just keeps showing "code wait". Any ideas? 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

how do i get rid of it so that i can enter the right code in That indicates that you attempted to enter the wrong code three times. Now you must leave the radio on for an hour before you can try again