What does code wait mean on radio

Asked by Dannok Jun 29, 2012 at 09:23 AM about the 1998 BMW 3 Series 323i Convertible RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

There is power to the radio and cd player but there is no way these devices turn on to play. You get code wait on
the display. What is the problem? I've disconnected the battery and reconnected it in hopes of rebooting the
computer

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Does not work for 99 M Roadster. Tried driving 90 minutes +, tried key on - radio off, tried key on, radio on, disconnected and reconnected battery. Nothing works to unlock so code can be entered. Any other suggestions?

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OK I have a 1994 BMW 325i. Battery died changed out new one and radio didn't work. Flashed code. Didn't have code and had to take radio out to get serial # off back. Called a BMW dealer and they gave me the code. 5 digits. Turned car to accessory no need to have engine running, connected battery charger and in one hour attempted code. It does allow 3 tries and then locks you out again. Here's the most important part of process in my opinion. If you start to enter code say it is 35134 and you enter 3 than 5 and you hear a beep, start the code over immediately hit 3 5 1 3 4. SUCCESS. BMW tech told me a beep as you enter is a reset and it is trying to tell you to start from the beginning immediately after that beep. Good Luck

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