i just bought my 380 SEL and the time turns on the radio but, it wont turn on. i cant listen to the radio or anything. i heard about codes you have to enter in order to unlock some radios...do i have to do this for my car ? the year is 1981 so can someone please help me out ? thanks in advance.

You can press power on the radio, then it'll read CODE on the radio then you can enter the code (4 or 5 digit number) for your radio from the mercedes card, then press the asterisk button.

Hi tron_mcneil,
The radio you should have in your car is a Becker BE-612. That radio had no code to enter. If it is malfunctioning then it needs servicing. I stock them for exchange. Let me know if you wish to get one.


Cleeve Morrison
La Jolla Audio Repair
www.mercedesradiorepair.net