Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-07 Thread LarryT
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code >I would think that Becker would have put a stop to that. Are the codes > the property of Becker? > > Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: &g

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I don't really understand the question, but codes are specified by Mercedes Benz. You can get codes from the MB dealer (by VIN number) or directly from Becker at 201-961-1300. Becker will charge you something, but provides you with a proper code card for your records. I don't know if the MB deale

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Jaime Kopchinski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code >I don't really understand the question, but codes are specifi

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code and a stealership rant to makeme feel better

2007-11-05 Thread Hendrik & Fay
That is US pesos, however that is not a standard distributor used on millions of engines. It sits right at the back of the head behind the intake manifold and sticks out at a right angle to the motor, hence the weird position of the connectors. Given it's rarity I figured I would have to pay a b

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code and a stealership rant to makeme feel better

2007-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik & Fay wrote: > http://www.car-stuff.com/store/?N=1640+4294967013+10804+9288 Are those prices in US or AU dollars? Or is there much of a difference these days? $26 for a four banger seems quite high to me, but it beats paying three digits. Mitch. _

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code and a stealership rant to make me feel better

2007-11-05 Thread Hendrik & Fay
I think they think that we are all sheep to be fleeced at every opportunity. As an example, I want to replace the distributor cap and rotor on my Izuzu, rotor is AU$14, distributor cap...AU$170 =-O This is the one: http://www.car-stuff.com/store/?N=1640+4294967013+10804+9288 guess whe

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Loren Faeth
but the subject was a 94, therefore the dealer needs only to give the owner the code. However Johns info is very useful to those of us who have older cars. In my case, all my Beckers have died. I have chosen to replace with CD/mp3 capable Alpine units. They are about the same price as having

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread John Freer
I think we are talking about apples vs oranges here. Prior to 87 or so, the radios had to be reset with a special card tool from the dealer and some would charge for that as it did take some shop time to accomplish. After that, radios can be programmed by the owner following the info provided in t

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 11/5/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That is probably a simple, quick easy test for Stealerships. If they > try to charge you, run awayy screaming, and make sure all the > customers in the building and lot know what they just tried. Keep > trying it until you find one that is hone

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Loren Faeth
That is probably a simple, quick easy test for Stealerships. If they try to charge you, run awayy screaming, and make sure all the customers in the building and lot know what they just tried. Keep trying it until you find one that is honest. Guess I get to try that one out soon myself. I kno

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
i dont know, I copied this to a becker employee. Jamie, whats the deal with radio codes on these old radios. Is there some master list. Are the codes the property of becker or what? Hendrik & Fay wrote: > I would think that Becker would have put a stop to that. Are the codes > the property o

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Hendrik & Fay
I would think that Becker would have put a stop to that. Are the codes the property of Becker? Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > really, anybody got any info on that? > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > > ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah that makes sense, sell it with a radio that is not working. Anyway CD is old school, you want MP3 and bluetooth :-) Tom Hargrave wrote: > Or replace it with a much nicer modern radio with a CD player. > > Just don't cut the wires so that you can re-install the original before you > sell the c

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Hendrik & Fay
In an ideal world where money is less important than friendship perhaps but.. If you don't have a existing relationship with the local stealership then it may be hard but you can always try the old "I'm planning on spending mega bucks in your establishment, so be nice to me" rout

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Didn't know such a thing existed =-O Usually your best bet is to go to the place where the car was sold and/or serviced and they should have the code in their system. I recently bought a, what you know as, Izuzu pickup. No radio code with it, so I went to the local Holden dealer (Izuzus are sold

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Gary Thompson
I agree. My comment was just a warning to others that SOME unscrupulous dealers are trying to charge for a service that should be free. If they do, go elsewhere. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 11/5/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > there should not be a charge at all, they just

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
really, anybody got any info on that? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:58 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code > > > >I finally got my factory setup working - Factory Amp and Tuner in > trunk > > with Alpine CD Changer I ad

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:58 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code >I finally got my factory setup working - Factory Amp and

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread LarryT
ist" Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code > The 94 has the control for cd changer in the trunk. The factory setup is > by > far superior to aftermarket in my opinion. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader >

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
ssion List'" Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 7:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code > Or replace it with a much nicer modern radio with a CD player. > > Just don't cut the wires so that you can re-install the original before > you > sell the car. >

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Tom Hargrave
lf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 7:34 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code Take proof of ownership to your local dealer and they will give you the code --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Me

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code > If the dealer tries to charge you for the "service," tell them to take > a flying leap... > > Damned money grubbing con artists. With any luck, there's a competent, > honest dealer

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Gary Thompson
If the dealer tries to charge you for the "service," tell them to take a flying leap... Damned money grubbing con artists. With any luck, there's a competent, honest dealer near you. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 11/5/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Take proof of ownershi

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Take proof of ownership to your local dealer and they will give you the code --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 11:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code >I jus

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-05 Thread LarryT
uroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:29 AM Subject: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code >I just changed the battery in my w124 coupe and I am getting a code promp

[MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-04 Thread Becks113
I just changed the battery in my w124 coupe and I am getting a code prompt on the radio display. I do not have the original manual or paperwork so I am lost. How do I find the code to unlock the radio? The silence is driving me crazy. Thanks in advance, David