Unlock your BMW radio! We give you the tips and tricks to unlock your head unit for free!

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If you've ever had to work on your BMW Z3 or E36 head unit, you may have accidentally locked it. Today, we go through some handy tricks to unlock your head unit if you don't have your code handy. Plus a radio code that might work for you!
Links to the apps we used:
iPhone or iPad: apps.apple.com/us/app/car-rad...
Android phone or tablet: play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Пікірлер: 92

  • @turbolag1987
    @turbolag19873 ай бұрын

    This is just FABULOUS! I’ve been listening to nothing but the sweet sweet sounds of my s54 for more than four years but variety is the spice of life!! Had to pay $10 to retrieve the code but it did work. Bravo.

  • @nfggarage8135
    @nfggarage81352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much you were the only person I found on the Internet that shows the information of putting it in by pressing the number individually multiple times to select the number

  • @basiclogic1169
    @basiclogic11692 жыл бұрын

    This video is very underrated thank you so much for the time y’all put in researching this

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped! We had a hard time finding info on the topic and definitely want to get the word out.

  • @brianflynn2883
    @brianflynn2883 Жыл бұрын

    So I did let car sit with in battery on engine off. Right around 90 minutes. Got home and was asking for the 4 digit code. Simple and easy. Yes app was $10 to order code but now I have radio and music. Thank you!!

  • @gregoryweis5836
    @gregoryweis58362 жыл бұрын

    Hi guys. I was driving around in my Zed two days ago and finally got the ENTER CODE prompt. I followed your instructions and viola' , the radio came on! The trick for me was driving it for 1 hour. Thank you so much! Now I need to change out the rear center speaker because it's pretty much trashed.

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good tip!

  • @jsndavis
    @jsndavis Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. It worked. $10.99 for the code now!

  • @MrPitatom
    @MrPitatom7 ай бұрын

    Huge help guys. Thank you.

  • @pnwmadbullies
    @pnwmadbullies2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys, this is super helpful and exciting . Can't wait to get my music going.

  • @braddolynuk201
    @braddolynuk20111 ай бұрын

    Huge help guys! Thanks for showing me exactly what to do to get the radio working again on my m roadster

  • @fendley-coxantiqueclocks
    @fendley-coxantiqueclocks2 жыл бұрын

    Ya'll are awesome!! This did the trick. Thanks for restoring my radio

  • @AmandaKahl
    @AmandaKahl2 жыл бұрын

    Very handy info!

  • @JohnHynes_at_lookituplive
    @JohnHynes_at_lookituplive Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nfggarage8135
    @nfggarage81352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much this video is a life saver - the dealership didnt even know about it

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad we could help!

  • @Mohy.ly87
    @Mohy.ly874 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot, that was useful 👍

  • @CandyThornton
    @CandyThornton Жыл бұрын

    I had to pay $12.00 for my code. But this video did help me change the area code

  • @lorddragoono
    @lorddragoono Жыл бұрын

    Thats a cool dude!

  • @leonv1674
    @leonv16742 жыл бұрын

    US 1999 e36 m3, my serial code is an AL instead of a BP, anything i can do ?

  • @pinarellospeedracer
    @pinarellospeedracer Жыл бұрын

    Hey I got a 2010 Z4 with the professional head unit in it. I have changed out all of the cheep speakers with Beamer Tech speakers OMG what a difference it made. I'm changing out the head unit with another professional but this one has satellite radio in it. how do I get the code to restart this head unit. Thanks for your help on this

  • @brianflynn2883
    @brianflynn2883 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Do you need to let it run for 90 minutes before you’re able to enter the code? Mine keeps flashing back to the CODE WAIT screen after I enter EUROPE as area and press right arrow key. The app worked great and have a code. But can’t seem to get to screen to enter it. Always goes right back.

  • @rabbitdrink
    @rabbitdrink Жыл бұрын

    thanks! expect a bunch of most definitely not stolen bmw e36 radios to hit parts dealers near you :)

  • @tgaanesh
    @tgaaneshАй бұрын

    Lovely I just got a C33 player....I can turn it on and use...does this method work on C33 player...I also need to change the frequency....

  • @user-gr4tq8py6f
    @user-gr4tq8py6f9 ай бұрын

    Hey, I recently had to replace my radio, the radio and CD player work fine but my iDrive controls aren't working, would this fix that? Thanks in advance

  • @steve6034
    @steve60343 ай бұрын

    Hi, hope you can help me, I have a E46 1997 323i that requires a 5 digit radio code, but I have only a 4 digit code supplied with the car, I live in Australia. My radio head is different with a cassette deck but I can still bring up the menu holding down the "m" button but it only displays the Serial Number and no other button on the head unit allows me to cycle to any other option like the Region. Can you help?

  • @gregoryweis5836
    @gregoryweis58362 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys. Is there a way to override the dreaded "code wait"? I've read that you must leave the radio on for 90 minutes before it will allow you to enter the code. If so, I guess it's not a bad thing to drive my Z3 for 90 minutes!

  • @thomasbui7232

    @thomasbui7232

    Жыл бұрын

    leave code wait for 90 minutes, it will reset

  • @juanv8319

    @juanv8319

    Жыл бұрын

    Has it worked by any chance, I have the same issue and still haven’t had it popped up for me to enter the code so I’ve been without a radio for a long time!!

  • @alibanshee2841
    @alibanshee2841 Жыл бұрын

    The app covers only Blaupunkt models :(

  • @philshepard2556
    @philshepard25566 ай бұрын

    Where can I get a replacement radio for a 2001 BMW 330i. My screen is dead but the channel it's on works. 🙂 Been worrying about the radio code if I took it out. Thanks for the video!!

  • @redbeacon4871

    @redbeacon4871

    2 ай бұрын

    Ebay

  • @izzastickup7737
    @izzastickup773710 ай бұрын

    The app you suggested doesn’t give a bmw option

  • @BartoszXIV
    @BartoszXIV6 күн бұрын

    My z3 has Phillips ph7580 business rds radio unit and this app doesn't have bmw or Phillips tab. Do you know other solution?

  • @thomasbui7232
    @thomasbui7232 Жыл бұрын

    I tried to change to Europe Area for 4 digits code, but it keep ask for 5 degit code

  • @roymorales3861
    @roymorales3861 Жыл бұрын

    Hello First off, great video! 2nd, I do have my Code, but my radio is a stock BMW radio, just that it doesn't have an LCD screen, how would I go about entering the code? My car is a 2008 550i Any info would be greatly appreciated.

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Unfortunately your 550i has an updated head unit compared to the early 2000s BMWs. I searched around a bit for your generation of 5 Series, but it seems like only a dealer can unlock it with a special scan tool.

  • @redbeacon4871
    @redbeacon48712 ай бұрын

    wtf lol …sweet ,thanks

  • @mikegmorales1
    @mikegmorales1 Жыл бұрын

    iOS app doesn’t show BMW as one of the options. 🤔

  • @GabiMode

    @GabiMode

    4 ай бұрын

    It's true, did you find another app that works?

  • @erik4121

    @erik4121

    4 ай бұрын

    @@GabiMode BMW Radios are Blaupunkt, just choose that

  • @r0aver
    @r0aver2 жыл бұрын

    My E36 doesn't have a BP code

  • @abnerfrancisco9293
    @abnerfrancisco9293 Жыл бұрын

    Where can I find the serial number?

  • @user-cq7kn5fp7w
    @user-cq7kn5fp7w10 ай бұрын

    How do I unlock the radio in a 1986 BMW?

  • @williamjazonsr9074
    @williamjazonsr9074 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't get the app ?

  • @georgefigueroa
    @georgefigueroa Жыл бұрын

    What kind of apps in android

  • @ThatsTightsYo
    @ThatsTightsYo2 жыл бұрын

    Damn y’all smart ass hell, and shawty kinda bad tho

  • @MrMcfloatin_818
    @MrMcfloatin_818 Жыл бұрын

    I clicked the link to app but do not see bmw tile to choose from?

  • @user-wp2jy3zj5j

    @user-wp2jy3zj5j

    4 ай бұрын

    me have same problem

  • @nelsonliendo6129
    @nelsonliendo61292 ай бұрын

    Hi! My BMW Stereo code start with AL6BDU… any idea? Thanks!!

  • @jaymeehoey1465
    @jaymeehoey146511 күн бұрын

    Whats the app called? Thanks

  • @user-os3rx8ue5m
    @user-os3rx8ue5m9 ай бұрын

    Maybe I'm missing something. The android download does not have anything for bmw.

  • @alexjohnson388
    @alexjohnson3883 ай бұрын

    Mines says Sn code numbers can't change it

  • @nfggarage8135
    @nfggarage81352 жыл бұрын

    If you call the BMW parts department with the serial number they will put it in for free

  • @JohnHynes_at_lookituplive

    @JohnHynes_at_lookituplive

    Жыл бұрын

    Witch bmw because one we went to was gave the story about how hard it is to look up it's soo old and will cost you alot of money😢

  • @RapidRadioCodes1

    @RapidRadioCodes1

    7 ай бұрын

    Varies massively depending on region unfortunately, many in the UK will charge upwards of £50 (about 60 USD). We're able to decode these very same codes for just £4.99 (about $5 USD), and all we require is the serial number from the back. This is the cheapest you'll find these codes for anywhere, but unfortunately our other comment linking to our BMW decoder page was taken down by this channel because they don't seem to be interested in helping car owners, just recommending the more expensive app - maybe they're being paid for it. Either way our BMW service can be found by searching Google for "Rapid Radio Codes BMW".

  • @jameschurch494
    @jameschurch494 Жыл бұрын

    I downloaded the code app. But I don’t see a BMW option

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    Жыл бұрын

    Should be Blaupunkt, they are the manufacturer of the stereo head unit.

  • @ericgraft1663
    @ericgraft16632 ай бұрын

    App wanted me to pay now. Is this something new?

  • @jamalzakho7512
    @jamalzakho7512 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I bought a recorder from scrap BMW car, but it has a code, and I don't know the number. Can you help me? The car model is 1991

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think this method works for an E30, unfortunately

  • @delschier1419
    @delschier1419 Жыл бұрын

    Will this work on my 88 M3 radio?

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    Жыл бұрын

    I think 88 is too old for this... I want to say this style of stereo was introduced in the e36 generation.

  • @sinister.328is
    @sinister.328isАй бұрын

    If anybody finds any other BMW radio code apps that actually work please post the link copy and paste it we will thank you unholy amounts trust me it'll save us a lot of money

  • @user-he3jf3wk8n
    @user-he3jf3wk8n8 ай бұрын

    BMW Compact. ???

  • @matthewmarkle1839
    @matthewmarkle18392 жыл бұрын

    just replace the head unit with an aftermarket. it will sound way better. my original stereo is in the trash in my shop right now if anyone wants it, with the unlock code.

  • @B2310DEV

    @B2310DEV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Interested

  • @matthewmarkle1839

    @matthewmarkle1839

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@B2310DEV sorry...I took out the trash 2 weeks ago.

  • @WingMan1
    @WingMan12 жыл бұрын

    Anything any idea on a bmw radio that says disabled? I have a code but it doesn't ask for a code!!

  • @_restandrest8498

    @_restandrest8498

    Жыл бұрын

    هل يوجد حل

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes they lock up after too many wrong entries and you need to wait for like an hour for it to reset.

  • @rawenrawen2420

    @rawenrawen2420

    9 ай бұрын

    It says disabled when there is no connection between instrument cluster and raidio.

  • @calvincngo
    @calvincngo Жыл бұрын

    i just tried this and its not free any more

  • @raulguerra5683
    @raulguerra56832 жыл бұрын

    Either that or it dosent work anymore

  • @firasshamwi
    @firasshamwi2 жыл бұрын

    I cant find BMW in the app

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    2 жыл бұрын

    It will show up as Blaupunkt in the app!

  • @stlthrifts9696
    @stlthrifts96962 жыл бұрын

    What if the code is locked ? Someone entered the wrong code many times?

  • @abnerfrancisco9293

    @abnerfrancisco9293

    Жыл бұрын

    If it says code wait you have to wait an hour

  • @basiclogic1169
    @basiclogic11692 жыл бұрын

    Would this work with my e30 too

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not positive, but guessing that these head units were on the E36 and maybe E46. I doubt they were on the E30...

  • @danepower8947
    @danepower89472 жыл бұрын

    Update: The iOS app makes you pay $11.00 now. My Business CD isn’t worth eleven bucks to me.. haha. Into the trash it goes! Thank you for the info, though- Great video!

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bummer!

  • @raulguerra5683
    @raulguerra56832 жыл бұрын

    Tryd it on both android and iphone bmw option doesn't pop up I believe it's a scam or something

  • @donsmith3167

    @donsmith3167

    2 жыл бұрын

    BMW is a Blau Punkt Radio

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, it won't be listed in the app as BMW, it'll be Blau Punkt.

  • @Frozi982
    @Frozi98229 күн бұрын

    not free anymore even iphone app is charging now

  • @sinister.328is
    @sinister.328isАй бұрын

    There is no app I've looked at the easy hack website I've looked at the BMW decoder website looked on all the other websites none of them none of them show anything f****** helpful and all my radio does is just babe it doesn't show numbers it just says code and beeps and code and beeps and f****** feel stupid but I'm not so what the f*** is going on I've checked all the fuses there is nothing that is supposed to be wrong I have a 1995 525i 5 speed manual E34 this should not be a f****** problem and I even have the right radio code somehow it doesn't even work let me guess it doesn't work for anything under 2000 or 1998

  • @thetruckernelsonchannel5274
    @thetruckernelsonchannel5274 Жыл бұрын

    They don’t have it for BMW anymore.

  • @BS.Garage

    @BS.Garage

    Жыл бұрын

    It's likely that the head unit brand is Blaupunkt and not labeled as BMW.

  • @Majkyyyy
    @Majkyyyy Жыл бұрын

    Ye cool, it's really "free". What a joke.

  • @manuel4417
    @manuel4417 Жыл бұрын

    hi there beautiful people. tried the App in Europe but there is no BMW to generate a code. you might could assist me and help me with the below model? Philips BMW Business RDS 22DC785 / 23F PH7850T1160911 if there is nothing you can do, I appreciate your help anyway.

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