I had to replace my battery in my '96 E320, now I can't can the radoi back on with the code. I can seem to locate the gentleman that I purchsed the vehicle from. Can someone help? Thanks in advance.

 

Correction: Can't get the radio back on without the code!!!!!

 

just PM forum guru SLEEPWALKER with your VIN, presuming you're referring to stock, as MB issued, head unit. or, go to your dealer with VIN and they can look up security code.

 

Same thing happened to me with my 1998 E430 and the local dealer gave me the PIN by entering the VIN in their service computer.
--Good Luck!

 

You should find this 4 digit code hand-written on the last page of the documents you have in the jacket.
If not, then just call your nearest MB dealer and give them the VIN and they should be able to give you
the code on phone.

In case you get messed up even with the correct code, and you get locked out. Don't worry. Remove the
battery terminal(+) for atleast 4 hours and the computer will reset to let you put the correct code and start
your radio once again.All this is mentioned in the owners manual.

Regards

Syed

 

yup that's right.

 

Hi, I'm in a similar position except I don't have any documentation containing the radio code, in addition the code my Becker radio is asking for is a 5 digit one not 4 digit. Anyone have any idea if there's a hack to unlock it? Or if I need to use a website, what the cheapest and most reliable is? Don't really want to take it to a dealership for them to charge me top money just for getting a code when I've already removed the radio myself and have the serial number at hand.

 

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