Re-Code ??

[TILTNTURN]

Having to buy another original stereo for my 2006 facelift CLK does anyone know if it`s going to need re-coding for my car .

 

[ajlsl600]

think if you enter code ,that benz give you ,if yr buying their original stereo you should be good to go . mine a 01 so may be different . if buying used make sure seller provides code.

 

[TILTNTURN]

Cheers . Had removed existing one before and then refitted without having to code and it worked . Just not sure if if another used unit would need to be re-coded to work with my car and therbye where I could get it coded . Thanks .

 

[ajlsl600]

i think when you power up the replacement .audio 10 , is that the radio ? it will ask the code . you should ensure seller provides that .least anytime i remove power i have to ,as said my own is 01 w208

 

[LostKiwi]

It may or may not need a code. If a previous owner disabled the code then you won't need it, if they didn't you will.

 

[TILTNTURN]

i think when you power up the replacement .audio 10 , is that the radio ? it will ask the code . you should ensure seller provides that .least anytime i remove power i have to ,as said my own is 01 w208

Mine is the Audio 20 Alpine unit so not sure if that`s different.

 

[TILTNTURN]

Thanks Lost Kiwi, do you have any idea if its Mercedes dealer for the re-code ? Thanks .

 

[LostKiwi]

If you don't have a code and it asks then yes it's the dealer but you may need the VIN number for the donor car.

 

[TILTNTURN]

Thanks again , its never easy nowadays .
Oh to have my Brooklands Ford Capri again, it was soooo much easier in those days !

 

[LostKiwi]

We're only talking about radio codes here. Actually coding the radio to the car shouldn't be required.

 

[TILTNTURN]

My team got knocked out the cup yesterday I need to bitch about something !

 

[TILTNTURN]

Just checked the Audio 20 manual and there is No mention anywhere about a code or anything relating to requiring a code should the unit be removed .

 

[Frosty149]

A good few sites on the web that will provide radio codes for free if you provide details about your new unit - serial no etc.
Work through the first few entries the free ones are further on...

 

[TILTNTURN]

Thanks Frosty . Managed to find a freebi one, eventually.