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Expert: Josh Fields - 1/6/2006


Question
I need to replace a battery on my 95 BMW 525i. As for the radio
code, is there a way to retrieve it without taking it in to a dealer?
Is there an online database where a vin could be entered or
something of this sort? thank you, Butch L.

Answer
Butch,
 I think it is printed inside the owners manual or on a card somewhere.  
 I do not know if there is an online database for Radio codes, although I highly doubt it.  You should be able to call the Dealership and give the Vin, and in return they "should" be able to give you the code.  
 I know it's a pain, but that's how I had to do it one time.
 Have a good weekend,
 Josh

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I can answer questions related to the BMW e30. These are the cars produced from 1984-1991 (1992 for convertable) in the United states. I am more fluent with the six cylinder models, although few things changed for the 4 cylinder cars. I know most of the problematic areas of these cars, and have found ways to fix them.

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I have owned six different E30's over the last 10 years. I do all my own work, and know about ever nut and bolt on these cars.   

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