M-Class (W163) Produced 1998-2005: ML 230, ML 320, ML 350, ML 400 CDI, ML 430, ML 500, ML 270 CDI

I have the serial number, can someone confirm radio code?

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Old May 2, 2019 | 12:03 AM
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I have the serial number, can someone confirm radio code?



the vin checked out as 46312 which isn’t working
so I pulled the unit and here is the serial number- can anyone confirm the radio code?
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Old May 2, 2019 | 12:09 AM
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Call M/B with your vin# ready and they will give you the code.

http://mercedes-benz.custhelp.com/ap...-my-vehicle%3F
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Old May 2, 2019 | 04:18 AM
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I called a dealer and gave them my vin, and they told me the code was 46312 but when I enter the number nothing happens... either its a broken head unit or maybe it was replaced at some point; which is why I was trying to see if the serial number on the head unit would turn up a different code.....
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Old May 2, 2019 | 07:49 AM
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Are you using the correct procedure?
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Thanks Major, I follow the process of entering the code then pressing the "OK" soft key, and nothing happens. The soft key doesn't work. So I think the head unit is faulty at this point, I was just trying to be thorough about the code.

Since the head unit gives no response to the "OK" key, I will have to find a replacement. Is there a double din compatible unit on the market that slots right in and works with the existing amps and speakers?
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With a Metra harness/adapter and a double-DIN - preferable with Pre-Out Voltage 3V+ to properly "drive" the system in your car.
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Thanks Major, I follow the process of entering the code then pressing the "OK" soft key, and nothing happens. The soft key doesn't work. So I think the head unit is faulty at this point, I was just trying to be thorough about the code.

Since the head unit gives no response to the "OK" key, I will have to find a replacement. Is there a double din compatible unit on the market that slots right in and works with the existing amps and speakers?
Use the search function.
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BeachFreak,
Did you give the dealership a serial # for the radio itself (since the original radio may have be swapped out)?
Did you check for it in your owner's/user's manual (if it cam with your suv)? - it may have been written in there...somewhere
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