Need radio code

[fbenfield]

I just bought a TI and the radio needs a code to be turned on, How and where do get the code and how do you put the code into the radio ?

[1996 328ti]

If your car has an owner's manual, the reset code might be in there.
Otherwise you need to go to a dealer.
I'm pretty sure they need the VIN and proof that you are the owner.
Assuming it is the original radio.

[DataTraveler]

The dealer needed the serial number of the radio for my 98. Just called the service department. They didn't seem to need proof of ownership or anything either.

After my last battery disconnect I popped my radio out to discover that someone had written the security code on the radio for me

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by DataTraveler

After my last battery disconnect I popped my radio out to discover that someone had written the security code on the radio for me

That's great if someone steals it.

[DataTraveler]

to be honest mate? if some one breaks in to steal my radio the radio is the least of my problems.

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by DataTraveler

to be honest mate? if some one breaks in to steal my radio the radio is the least of my problems.

And one less problem for the thief.

[tiFreak]

if they're willing to risk getting cut on broken glass and getting caught by the police for an old cassette deck, just let the poor guy have it, he has more problems than you

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by tiFreak

if they're willing to risk getting cut on broken glass and getting caught by the police for an old cassette deck, just let the poor guy have it, he has more problems than you

Do they even make cassettes anymore?

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

Do they even make cassettes anymore?

just did a quick check around, it looks like they still sell blank cassettes, but no artists are actually releasing cassettes, there are some that are being released onto vinyl records though so maybe when cassettes become old enough to be "retro" they'll come back