In a message dated 4/17/2006 10:20:06 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi, All. So, there I was in the junkyard, congratulating myself for paying only $10 for a Becker radio from a 300E, it never having occurred to me to CHECK the numbers, hence the subject line. The radio is numbered BE 1480 and, when tested, displays "WAIT". Question:- Am I missing some other part? For example:- Amplifier or CD or? Or is it that the number of my active synapses is below some useful threshold? Fred, I think the wait display means you have to enter a code, known only to the dealer. You may have to go back and get the vin number of the wrecked car to prove you haven't stolen the radio. The serial number on the radio can also be used but proof of ownership (receipt?) is neccessary. Finally, if you try to enter an invalid code, it will make you wait a period of time, with power on to the radio, before you can enter another code. Each time you make a mistake, the interval grows longer, as long as 1 hour, and the power must remain continously on. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 262 K miles 98 ML 320, 141 K miles
