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599 GTB Radio SOS

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by PranceUSA, Aug 13, 2022.

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  1. PranceUSA

    PranceUSA Rookie

    Aug 13, 2022
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    Joseph Moreland
    I have inadvertently disabled this radio and able unable to enable it. Any suggestions?
     
  2. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

    Apr 23, 2012
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    Is the radio asking you to input a code? If so you might have the code card mixed in with the car’s manuals. If it is a code issue and you don’t have the code card, you will probably need the serial number of the radio. There are sites on the internet that supposedly can provide a code for a fee. You can also call Becker, they repair Ferrari radios

    https://www.beckerautosound.com/

    If this is not a code issue, try Becker for advice.


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  3. PranceUSA

    PranceUSA Rookie

    Aug 13, 2022
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    I will contact Becker, per your suggestion. Sadly, no owners’ manuals exist in paper or online for these 2007 599 era AM-FM radio/CD player/iPod player/nav/telephone units and many of these features have been eclipsed by technology. Thanks, Bob.
     
  4. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    #4 greyboxer, Aug 14, 2022
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    Now I can't recall exactly what your radio is - possibly Becker 6111 0r 6112 - but that era manual is often for sale on Ebay and has been readily downloadable eg https://www.manualslib.com/download/628599/Ferrari-Infotainment-6111.html - alternatively take a look in the 599 section at Becker related threads - chances are there's a link to the manual download as well as other advice - in fact I think I might be able to email it you once you've identified the model - as noted in #2 it is unclear if your query relates to the code or something else - in fact do you have any manuals at all for your car ?
     
  5. PranceUSA

    PranceUSA Rookie

    Aug 13, 2022
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    Joseph Moreland
    I have a Ferrari card which identifies my radio as 64562. I also have a Ferrari Warranty brochure which refers to my radio as either S(or 5) 0 (or O) 11 (or 77) 0 (or O) 63. These illegible entries were made by a sales person at a Chicago area dealership, which I will contact tomorrow for clarification. I have no user's manual for this unit, which includes AM/FM radio, iPod player, CD player, navigation and telephone features.
     
  6. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    Did you look at the download to see if it resembles your Becker ? Also is the 64562 handwritten or on a card saying Becker ? Can you post a picture ?

    Chances are the writer is no longer there - I guess just maybe they might have records of the codes from when car was new
     
  7. PranceUSA

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    Aug 13, 2022
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    Interestingly, this sales person is still listed (as of today) on the dealership's website as being with them, so I have emailed him this warranty brochure entry he made in 2007 (attached here) and have asked him to explain this radio serial/id number to me; I will follow-up with him by phone tomorrow on this. No where in any of the materials I have is the brand name of this radio unit identified as Becker (or anything else). I will also give him this Radio number (also attached here) and ask him to confirm this manufacturer as well as where I can get a manual or other user information.
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  8. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    The code is definitely the radio code but it is still unclear if that is the issue mentioned in post #1 - did the radio ask for the code ? if so that's the one it wants

    You should keep the card at home along with the warranty etc card not with the key - it should not be needed

    5011063 looks like the radio serial number written in European
     
  9. PranceUSA

    PranceUSA Rookie

    Aug 13, 2022
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    In going through the manual download you provided me, I think I've solved my problem...time (1 hour) will tell. On page 13, the anti-theft feature is explained, which is what I apparently and unknowingly triggered into the disabled position. I must now wait one hour with the ignition on while this internal clock runs out and then, enter the 5 digit code contained on the code number entry menu from the card I have, one digit at a time. According to the manual, once I have entered all 5 digits of this code number correctly, the Infotainment turns on automatically and all functions become operational. I will let you know. Thanks very much for this download link.
     
  10. PranceUSA

    PranceUSA Rookie

    Aug 13, 2022
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    Joseph Moreland
    Yes, I was able to activate this system using the 5 digits on the card I have. I have printed this 183-page manual and I'm now good to go. Thanks again for your help.
     
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