Radio Code w203

uhayat · 10-02-2009, 07:38 PM

Need to take out the dash to replace the leaking evaporator - Dont have the Radio code. Any ideas how I can get the code? Its an Audio 10 CD on a 2003 W203.

MattCox · 10-02-2009, 07:55 PM

Are you sure you need it? Taken my HU out a few times and never needed to put the code in.

Matt

uhayat · 10-02-2009, 07:58 PM

I hope thats the case - I'm not too sure. Just covering my bases.

But i thought that all the newer HU's asked for a code once the cables/battery was disconnected.

Usman

MattCox · 10-02-2009, 08:04 PM

Thats true, my W203 is a 2001 so it could be different. I'm sure if you do need the code, your local MB dealer should be able to give you it when you give them your chassis number.

Matt

rf065 · 10-02-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhayat

I hope thats the case - I'm not too sure. Just covering my bases.

But i thought that all the newer HU's asked for a code once the cables/battery was disconnected.

Usman

Mine is a 2005, I asked MB about a code & they say it does not need one.

Russ

Diesel Benz · 10-02-2009, 08:37 PM

Didn't they drop the code when head units changed from the standard single DIN format to something car specific? Comand units have never had a code, if I remember right.

striker600 · 10-02-2009, 08:38 PM

mine is the audio 10 HU with 6 disc cd changer.I have had my battery disconnected overnight for recharging,& removed the radio fuse(no.64)When testing for current drain.When i reconnected ,it never asked for the code,just worked straight away.

MattCox · 10-02-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel Benz

Didn't they drop the code when head units changed from the standard single DIN format to something car specific? Comand units have never had a code, if I remember right.

The single DIN unit i had in the car before the COMMAND never asked me for a code ether?

uhayat · 11-02-2009, 05:05 AM

Thank you all - I guess I'll just rip it out and see what happens. Fingers crossed.

Usman

nigel cross · 11-02-2009, 08:34 AM

Should be ok, my radio comes up with -----,
pull out main radio fuse and replace, ok again for 6 months

nickcc101 · 11-02-2009, 08:55 AM

Using info from a well known ex member, the Audio 10 requires a code but the later Audio 20 does not. If you are unable to obtain the code you can get a power supply that plugs into the cig lighter whilst you replace the battery (halfords etc).

ROBB · 11-02-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhayat

Need to take out the dash to replace the leaking evaporator - Dont have the Radio code. Any ideas how I can get the code? Its an Audio 10 CD on a 2003 W203.

Dont know about the radio, but some pictures of evaporator replacement would be great: mine needs doing but no idea how!!

cheers
rob

10-02-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
uhayat Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pakistan Car: w211 E200 Kompressor Posts: 75	Radio Code w203 Need to take out the dash to replace the leaking evaporator - Dont have the Radio code. Any ideas how I can get the code? Its an Audio 10 CD on a 2003 W203.

10-02-2009, 07:55 PM	#2
MattCox Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Over there Car: C180 Coupé Sport Posts: 60	Are you sure you need it? Taken my HU out a few times and never needed to put the code in. Matt

10-02-2009, 07:58 PM	#3
uhayat Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pakistan Car: w211 E200 Kompressor Posts: 75	I hope thats the case - I'm not too sure. Just covering my bases. But i thought that all the newer HU's asked for a code once the cables/battery was disconnected. Usman

10-02-2009, 08:04 PM	#4
MattCox Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Over there Car: C180 Coupé Sport Posts: 60	Thats true, my W203 is a 2001 so it could be different. I'm sure if you do need the code, your local MB dealer should be able to give you it when you give them your chassis number. Matt

10-02-2009, 08:37 PM	#6
Diesel Benz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Europe Car: 221.122 & 212.025 & 204.089 Posts: 2,957	Didn't they drop the code when head units changed from the standard single DIN format to something car specific? Comand units have never had a code, if I remember right.

10-02-2009, 08:38 PM	#7
striker600 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: south yorkshire Car: 2001 c270 cdi avantgarde estate Auto w203 Posts: 112	mine is the audio 10 HU with 6 disc cd changer.I have had my battery disconnected overnight for recharging,& removed the radio fuse(no.64)When testing for current drain.When i reconnected ,it never asked for the code,just worked straight away.

11-02-2009, 05:05 AM	#9
uhayat Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pakistan Car: w211 E200 Kompressor Posts: 75	Thank you all - I guess I'll just rip it out and see what happens. Fingers crossed. Usman

11-02-2009, 08:34 AM	#10
nigel cross Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey Car: w203 200 Komp Posts: 1,275	Should be ok, my radio comes up with -----, pull out main radio fuse and replace, ok again for 6 months

11-02-2009, 08:55 AM	#11
nickcc101 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Helston Cornwall Car: 2001 S203 C180 auto estate Posts: 317	Using info from a well known ex member, the Audio 10 requires a code but the later Audio 20 does not. If you are unable to obtain the code you can get a power supply that plugs into the cig lighter whilst you replace the battery (halfords etc).

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