radio code

[jponfrank]

When I go to put the 5 digit code on the radio I hear a loud beep before I get to the fifth digit. I tried leaving the key on for a few hours,but still I get a beep before I can get the code entered. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Joe

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

Might help if you tell us what year and model it is....

[supertack]

Originally posted by Jared at Pelican Parts
Might help if you tell us what year and model it is....

LOL.

[jponfrank]

sorry 1993 325i. I tried today but as soon as i hit the 2nd digit it beeps. Thanks Joe

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

Did it start doing this all of sudden? Have you recently disconnected the battery or done any other work to the car?

[jponfrank]

The car was in an accident,so the battery went dead from sitting. I called the dealer to get the code punched in the code and it worked fine. I replaced the old battery with a new one and now all I get is a beep when I get to the third or fouth digit.

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

Hmm, little confused the code worked fine with a dead battery? Or after you replaced the battery..

[jponfrank]

The radio worked fine,I disconnected the new batery by accident and now I got nothing

[Saintly]

Try disconnecting the battery again and wait for a few mins before you re-connect it. Then try the code again.
You could also try starting the engine first incase it's an issue with low power.