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Replace many batteries in my '03 996 and '05 gt3
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^+1 I've replaced many batteries in my '03 996 and '05 GT3, with no need to enter radio codes afterwards.
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Although they don't have a dedicated Porsche page they seem to know what they are doing, I used their Becker page for my Becker radio and the code was shown on screen a few seconds after purchase, as well as emailed to me.
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In which case you don�t need a code when disconnecting the battery.
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Disconnected it to replace broken headlight and ignition switches.
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Although they don't have a dedicated Porsche page they seem to know what they are doing, I used their Becker page for my Becker radio and the code was shown on screen a few seconds after purchase, as well as emailed to me.
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Looked through the forum but unable to find how I can find the radio code to write down before I remove my battery for some work. '05 C4S. Purchased the car this fall and looked through all of the docs the seller provided and it's not written down. Any idea how I can find it?
What model radio is it? I believe the CDR 23 from the last few years of 996 production don�t have a code and are just paired to the car�s computer. In which case you don�t need a code when disconnecting the battery.
First place I looked was on the sticker. My 986 Boxster had it written there, nothing written on this 996 sticker. It is a CDR23. So sounds like no code needed. Phew! Thanks much!
^+1 I've replaced many batteries in my '03 996 and '05 GT3, with no need to enter radio codes afterwards. That being said, I rarely listen to their radios - in the GT3 I can't hear it while driving, which is ok; if I wanted great audio I'd drive a boringazzz car.
As someone pointed out, the CDR23 radio in my '05 C4S doesn't require a code entry. Apparently does some synch up with the computer when power restored. Worked ok after re-attaching the battery. Disconnected it to replace broken headlight and ignition switches. The headlight switches in these cars do not seem to last 35k miles! Same failed in my 986 also.
Type: 4462
CDP2081
Ser: X5028409
I gave this and the VIN to my local dealership. They never called back. I�m the 3rd owner. No book, and nothing under either trunk lid. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much.
I believe there is a thread on Rentec. There is also a service on ebay, its like 20 bucks and they will look up the code if its a becker radio. I believe the user is becker auto sound.
My local dealer would not give me the radio code over the phone as they could not verify who I was. Took my car down with the regi paperwork, flashed my drivers licence, and in 2 minutes the guy at the parts counter gave me the code. This only works if the radio in your car is still the original installed from the factory. If it has been changed some time in the past then you will have to go a different (third-party) route.
Update for anyone else coming across through Google, I didn't want to risk buying from the earlier site as I couldn't find any independent reviews for it and didn't want to wait on eBay sellers. In the end after some searching I managed to find mine for �5 (6 USD Google tells me) from a UK company with a lot of positive TrustPilot reviews. Although they don't have a dedicated Porsche page they seem to know what they are doing, I used their Becker page for my Becker radio and the code was shown on screen a few seconds after purchase, as well as emailed to me. This is their Becker page
https://www.rapidradiocodes.co.uk/manufacturers/becker
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