radio code

butterm3 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 11:18 AM

I need the code for my radio I took out the battery to install my HID's and thought I had the code but no luck, I went to BMW of BAYSIDE and they told me since I didnt buy the car from them it was going to cost me $50.00 for the code....WTF!!!!!!, for a simple code, unreal any way I bought a plug from crutchfield for my SONY but it does'nt come in till the weekend since the holiday weekend and I really need some tunes, Does any have any way of getting me the code???? I really refuse to pay the stealer $50 for something that does not even take them 30 seconds to look up(and I only need it till I install my SONY), I feel like writting a letter to bmwna of the corruption (not the first time I had issues with them ) ,the way they try to take advantage of people and feel like they can get away with it since they are the only dealer around the area.

ayton · #2 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 11:44 AM

If you are willing to take a drive...BMW of Manahattan on 54th and in the westchester are there are several more I have at least 3 within 1/2 hour from my house. I live in westchester the only hitch is you would have to go to them. F&S in the Bronx,Westchester BMW, and Pace BMW PM me if you need info you could call first to see if they would help before you take the drive. Explain to any dealer that is willing to charge you for sh*t like this that their dealership is a place you might think of if your car needs repair and establishing a good relationship is in their best interest and could be worth a few recommendations.

mtrsprt3/ny · #3 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 12:07 PM

this may be a stupid question but did you check the back of the manuel that came with the car.if your the original owner then the code cards should be there. hell, maybe the previuse owner left them in there. i've had bad experiences with bayside bmw too. they are real dicks there!

ayton · #4 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by mtrsprt3/ny
this may be a stupid question but did you check the back of the manuel that came with the car.if your the original owner then the code cards should be there. hell, maybe the previuse owner left them in there. i've had bad experiences with bayside bmw too. they are real dicks there!

That is actually a good idea .....I took it for granted he already tried that.

What's up Bryan

318ispower · #5 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 12:21 PM

The dealer I go to gave me the code for free and I get discounts too...sounds like the dealer in your area are biatches for real!

==|\/|== · #6 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 12:43 PM

Drive your car to Park Ave BMW in Maywood NJ off Route 17.
It'll take 30 Sec to get your code. and it's FREE!!

*Also. Press down on the MEM button on your ALPINE player for 30 sec and you get a Serial number for your stereo. Call up the dealer where you bought the car and give them the serial number that popped up on your screen. They can look up CODEs using that serial number

butterm3 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 12:55 PM

i just recently bought the car and I could have sworn the code card was in the little briefcase but it wasnt, I thought about going to the bronx but am kinda lazy and im getting a radio put in hopefully by fri. just going crazy in silence, I was hoping someone here had acess to the codes..oh well I will just wait for my plug to come in
I cant believe these ****ers charge for something that others give for free. I could understand if I was just going to them with the radio, but the car is under my name......

thanks though for the responses.