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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by tajaro, Apr 14, 2010.

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  1. tajaro

    tajaro Formula Junior

    Mar 22, 2009
    685
    Gulfport Florida
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    Erik V
    #1 tajaro, Apr 14, 2010
    Sorry for a dumb question and I have searched and searched. I've done this on other cars but this Becker in my 456M is responding differently. After using the battery disconnect- when I hit the power button on the radio, it reads "CODE". I then enter the 4 digit code on my original Becker Code Card (also has the s/n) and press the star * key.

    Nothing- the first digit just blinks with an underline.

    I know I'm daft but I can't find any documentation on how to reset this... (Terry probably has pictures...)

    Any help is appreciated.
     
  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Brian Crall
    #2 Rifledriver, Apr 14, 2010
    I have never done anything more than just hitting the 4 code numbers. After that it should go straight to whereever it was last used. Sounds like you have the wrong code.
     
  3. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 Rifledriver, Apr 14, 2010
    If you did it incorrectly more than 3 or 4 times it needs to be on for an hour or so before it will accept a code.
     
  4. tajaro

    tajaro Formula Junior

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    Erik V
    #4 tajaro, Apr 14, 2010
    Thanks Brian- I may have entered it 3 times but with the * button after, so I'll wait after running an hour and try again.

    Erik
     
  5. tajaro

    tajaro Formula Junior

    Mar 22, 2009
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    Erik V
    #5 tajaro, Apr 15, 2010
    Just to close the thread- I did have the right code. But after it failing another time I broke down and went thru my documentation (again) and this time found the original Ferrari booklet which explains the reset process. Basically after entering the 4 digit code, you must press the scan-seek button (the down arrow on the right-most button). If you fat finger it more than 3 times, you have to wait 10 minutes before trying again.

    I guess they're all a bit different. Thanks.
     
  6. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #6 Rifledriver, Apr 16, 2010
    Interesting because I just recoded a 550 a few minutes ago and all I did was push the 4 buttons. It is the only method I recall ever doing.
     
  7. tajaro

    tajaro Formula Junior

    Mar 22, 2009
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    Erik V
    #7 tajaro, Apr 16, 2010
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    Not a big deal- but leave it to me to find the strange one... It's the original BE2372V because I have the Ferrari red booklet warranty, owner's manual and the credit card sized card with codes and they all match including the CD changer in the trunk. I've attached a (poor res) pictures of the unit and page 9 of the manual so you know I'm not smokin' anything...

    Frankly I hardly ever turn it on- but maybe now I'll track down an iPod interface cable...
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  8. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #8 Rifledriver, Apr 17, 2010
    That is a very different radio. It has provisions for a casset tape. Do not remember that one.
     
  9. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 fatbillybob, Apr 17, 2010
    That's how my 550 works too.
     
  10. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Terry H Phillips
    #10 tazandjan, Apr 17, 2010
    575Ms, too. Brian is correct, that is a weird radio, but obviously original. A bit too subtle to be a Planet of the Apes relic, but close. Can say "mama", too.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  11. 308 GTB

    308 GTB F1 World Champ
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    Barry Wolinsky
    #11 308 GTB, Apr 18, 2010
    I like Becker radios for their simple design.
     
  12. tajaro

    tajaro Formula Junior

    Mar 22, 2009
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    Erik V
    #12 tajaro, Apr 18, 2010
    Yes- I didn't even know they staill had casettes in 1999 but my '01 Suburban has a cassette player also. AT least if it was an 8 track it could be fashionably ancient... Cassette is just old, not nostalgic...

    I'm still thinking I'm going to try to find another AUX input to graft an iPod into... I did this with my '72 Mercedes and it's very hidden and nice. But frankly I hardly ever even turn the radio on- I owned the car for months before I was aware it had a CD Changer- and found 6 CDs from the previous owner still loaded. (I did return them).
     
  13. JM35

    JM35 Karting

    Jun 22, 2014
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    #13 JM35, Sep 6, 2014
    Gents , if anyone as the documentation for the very special Becker BE2372 Radio i will be more than happy, i have been looking for this documentation for awhile but no success so far .

    Many thanks in advance
     
  14. Playframe King

    Playframe King Formula Junior

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    #14 Playframe King, Sep 7, 2014
    i have exactly the same radio, and same instruction page.... in my 456M GTA
     
  15. JM35

    JM35 Karting

    Jun 22, 2014
    75
    Texas
    #15 JM35, Sep 8, 2014
    @ Playframe king ,

    Any chance that you send me the instruction page or anything you have related to this radio ? i have nothing on my side

    Thanks in advance
     
  16. 2000 456M

    2000 456M F1 World Champ

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    Allan
    #16 2000 456M, Sep 9, 2014
    My 456M GTA has the cassette underneath the control face. What year is yours?
     

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