Mercedes radio code help

[radiocodehelp]

I can't believe I'm reaching out for help with this—I'm usually the go-to for directing people to the right website to get their codes.

Here's the short version: I changed the battery and when I powered on my Mercedes Audio10 radio with RDS, it displayed the word "CODE." I found the code in the manual, tried inputting it, but the radio keeps showing "WAIT," indicating the code is wrong after three attempts.

I went to the Mercedes dealer, got the same code, but it didn't work. I even removed the radio, noted its model and serial number, and used https://radiocodehelp.com, which gave me a different code. However, the radio only allows four digits to be input, and the new code starts with a 6, making it impossible to enter.

I'm a bit stuck now because someone's coming to see the car later, and the radio isn't functioning. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[EmilysDad]

Dave of DND Services Ltd in Paignton used to post on AN Other forum and was always very helpful ... he fixed a radio/sat-nav/etc on my Smart that a local repairer said couldn't be fixed. He seems to be the go-to place that many dealers use too.
You might well have to send it to him though ...

DND Services Ltd

DND Services Ltd, We have specialised in Car Stereo Decoding and Repairs since 1992, and we now operate one of the largest Radio Code and Decode resources on the internet. We consider ourselves to be one of the worlds largest technical specialists in the field of Radio Security Code technology...

www.dndservices.co.uk

 

[Chrishazle]

I've seen in the past that the standard MB code translates as MBUSA on your phone keypad - so 62872.

 

[EmilysDad]

I've seen in the past that the standard MB code translates as MBUSA on your phone keypad - so 62872.

that was definitely the code used to pair your phone to the blue-tooth gizmo under the armrest

 

[Chrishazle]

Maybe that's where I got it from, as I had a cradle on the UHI connector in the centre arm rest at one time - took it out when I switched to a Samsung A10 as there's no holder for that phone. Don't think I've ever needed a code for the radio though!

 

[Kaos-Industries]

Hmm, first post and same name as the website you linked to. Looks like you're affiliated with that site, and the website is actually one of the worst I've seen in the last few hours of researching online decoders for the Becker unit in my own Merc, like showing it has much more TrustPilot reviews than it actually does, which is usually a good indicator of a scammy website.

 

[Kaos-Industries]

For anyone else coming across this through Google, this is the website I ended up using, unlike the site above their TrustPilot numbers were accurate and the rest of the site seemed just as legit. They claim to be the cheapest instant provider of Mercedes radio codes, and at £4.99 for the code that was delivered mere seconds later they're probably right. I also had no problems inserting the code like the original post allegedly had, as they provided very clear instructions to do so. https://www.rapidradiocodes.co.uk/manufacturers/mercedes

 

[S500 Pete]

When I changed my battery I clipped a battery charger across the terminals while I did it so the car never lost 12v.

 

[DREAMER NO2]

First button press 6 times to bring 6 up

 

[mioba]

Hmm, first post and same name as the website you linked to. Looks like you're affiliated with that site, and the website is actually one of the worst I've seen in the last few hours of researching online decoders for the Becker unit in my own Merc, like showing it has much more TrustPilot reviews than it actually does, which is usually a good indicator of a scammy website.

Good spot. Bet we dont see the OP again - just fishing for info on how to get radio codes to help his business perhaps.