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Posts posted by carpundit
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Sorry to introduce yet another radio-related post, but this one's important: it's about me. :)
It turns out I have a replacement CDR-220 in my '99 C2 Tip, so the dealer-provided code did not work.
I pulled the radio this morning and got:
CDR-220
Model: BE4462
Serial: X5012718
EC: 108
I don't know what of that is relevant, but if anyone can provide a suggested radio code, I'd be grateful.
(I was stuck in traffic yesterday and had to sing to myself. I'm a lousy singer.)
Thanks,
CP
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The radio manual says that the waiting time is when the ignition and radio are switched on.
After 3 wrong attempts with a code you get wait, and have to wait for 1 hour before trying a code again.
But I remember from the old Becker board that if you enter the wrong code way too many times, then the radio has to be on continuously for 24 hours before you can try a code again. This is a problem as most owners will not want to leave the ignition on for 24 hourse. Horst of the Becker board said that they power up the radio on a test bench.
At least that is what I remember from the old Becker board.
Thanks, that was very helpful.
Looks like more time in the driver's seat for me. (Darn, that's a severe punishment: I have to drive my Porsche.)
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Think it is about 24 hours iirc. Have patience!
I got "WAIT" 48 hours ago.
Dealer gave me correct code today (I hope), but it's still on WAIT.
That's 48 hours, during which the car was running for about 6-8.
Does anyone know whether it's time or time-during-which-the-radio-is-on ?
CP
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That is likely what it is. Most cars I've seen have this - so it is "factory normal".
Thanks, Loren. And thanks for putting the photos in the post itself; that was a big help, and very thoughtful.
Others have reported seeing it before, and someone posted a similar photo at Rennlist. I am comfortable that it was not used for accident repair. It must be to keep out noise or -yikes- water.
CP
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I changed a headlight bulb today, and noticed for the first time this tan, dried gunky stuff spread around the inside metalwork in the nose of my car. Anyone know what it is or why it's there? Looks like some kind of sealant:
It's a '99 C2 Cab in arctic silver.
(Cross-posted from Rennlist; sorry, but looking for eyeballs.)
Replacement CDR-220 - Code Help Requested
in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
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It was 8437!
Thank you very much. You made my week!
CP