Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

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I recently had some success in finding the original 5 digit radio code for an early Mercedes Sound 10 radio unit fitted to a friends 2004 Mercedes Sprinter using this decode list.

Mercedes Sound 10

Mercedes Sound 10

You might want to give it a try.. No promises, but its worth a go!  Just enter the last 8 digits of your Sprinters VIN into the grey window of  the downloadable decoder spread sheet  and then press enter – if the radio code is known against the VIN number it will be displayed in the yellow window.  If  ‘N/A’  is displayed then its not your lucky day, sorry!   This will only work if you still have the original radio fitted from when your vehicle left the factory.  Remember this is for the early series of sprinters with the radio as the picture above.

If the above does not work out for you I still may be able to assist with the code for your old model radio cassette unit. Remove the radio from the dash and take down the Becker model and serial number from the paper label on the side of the set. List these details in the comments box beneath this post with your request and I will see what I can do.

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Many thanks for your support,

Steve
(Mercedes Gen-In)

Instructions for entering the code:

After switching on the unit the display will show ‘SOUND 10’ for a brief time then clear.
Press [ ON ] and ‘SOUND 10’ will display again followed by ‘CODE * * * * ‘ The ‘C’ will be flashing.
Press [ + or – ] to increment/decrement the first digit of the code, then press [ M ] to select the second digit.
Repeat the procedure until all digits have been entered.
Upon entering the last digit press and hold the [ M ] key to accept the code.
The set will now turn on.

If ‘WAIT’ is displayed on your radio: This means that the incorrect code has been tried too many times. If you leave the radio powered on for over two hours it should reset and clear, allowing you to enter the new and correct code. It is possible for repeated could lock you out of the radio altogether, if this is the case WAIT will not disappear after two hours.  The radio will then have to electrically unlocked at an auto electrical radio specialist.

772 thoughts on “Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder”

  1. Hi Steve:
    I changed my battery a few minuts ago and now I am locked out from my radio. My VIN is: WDBLJ65G71F180190 — Can you please help? Thank you.
    KC

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    1. Hi Keven
      You will have to pull the radio as that vin is not listed. If you can get me the Becker model and serial number from the paper label on the side of the chassis I may be able to help tomorrow.
      All the best
      Steve

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    1. Hi Jason,
      I do not have that VIN listed, you would have to pull the radio and let me have the Becker model and serial number from the paper label on the side of the radio chassis, I may then be able to help you out.
      All the best
      Steve

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    1. Hi There Cernat,
      Can you please send me the complete serial number of the BE4113 from the label on the side of the chassis then I may be able to help.
      All the best
      steve

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    1. Hi Jake,
      Sorry that VIN is not listed, can you please send me the complete serial number of the BE4113 from the label on the side of the chassis then I may be able to help.
      All the best
      Steve

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  7. Hi Steve
    I have a mercedes benz sprinter radio sound 30 The Becker number is BE 6052 Serial number is 78051034.
    Thanks VJ

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  8. Hi, would be nice if you could help me with an code for an radio in my old w124. I have bought some month ago. BE 1350 S1052565
    Thanks a lot.

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      1. Hi Steve,
        thanks for your support, unfortunately the code was not correct.
        Anyway thank you again for your try.
        Regards
        Alexander

      2. Alex,
        Can you recheck the Becker serial number on the radio sticker as that code relates perfectly to the serial given. Did you press the SC key to accept once entered? Try the other alternative for later model. Code – 61145
        All the best
        Steve

  10. Hi Steve, bought a used 2004 MB Sprinter Van and didn’t check the radio – turns out it requires a code …… searching the internet for a solution i found your site via google, maybe you can help its a
    SOUND 10
    Model No: BE 6045
    Serial No: 4810716

    Many thank in advance for your attention John

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    1. Hi John (Cody),
      The reason I added your surname above was I have had two code enquiries back to back from users named John!
      Your code for the radio you have in the 04 Sprinter should be: 22325
      All the best
      Steve

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  11. Hi Steve I have a 2005 dodge sprinter that ask me for a code to use the radio can you help me please to find the code my vin is wdopd144755825654

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    1. Hi Adolfo,
      That VIN is not listed, can you get me the Becker model and serial number from the paper label on the side of the radio chassis. If so I may be able to help.
      Regards
      Steve

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      1. hi Steve thanks for answer the information is sound 10 MODEL :BE6055 SERIAL :58036162
        THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

  12. hi Not sure if my previous comment has gone through as I’m not savvy with forums.
    i’m in Australia and have purchased a Mercedes Van sprinter with a locked radio and was hoping you had a code
    its a 2005 model sprinter and the VIN is WDF9026612A914015
    many thanks for the help you give people Steve.:)

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    1. Hi Liz,
      I am afraid this VIN is not listed. If you can pull the radio and tell me the Becker serial number and model from the paper label on the side of the chassis I may still be able to help.
      All the best
      Steve

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    1. Hi Steven,
      There is two options to decode your Sound 10 according to the serial number you gave – 54333 or 73331
      I hope one of these works for you.
      All the best
      Steve

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    1. Hi Marcelo,
      I am afraid this number is not listed. If you can pull the radio and tell me the Becker serial number and Becker model from the paper label on the outside of the chassis I may still be able to help.
      All the best
      Steve

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  16. Hey Steve,

    I have an old C class model,

    The radio serial code is 290014401.1, model 6431C

    Any chance you can help me out?

    Cheers, Nick

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    1. Hi Nick,
      I am afraid I only have decode details for Becker radios. Your 6431C is made by Eurovox – so unfortunately I an mot in a position to help. Sorry. 🙁
      All the best
      Steve

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  17. Hi,
    I remove battery and now my audio 10 BE3100 with serial 12848271 needs a code.
    Can u please check if u can get it?
    Thanks in advance,
    Luis

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      1. Really appreciate Steve.
        My radio is 4 buttons code (only digits 1,2,3,4), so I can not type numbers over 4.
        Thanks a lot for your help.

  19. Hi steve

    Can you plz help me with radio code for serial number: 7076GM 075026117 and model no.: BE 7076.

    Many thanks
    Biplov

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  21. I have a 98 Mercedes Benz ml320 and my radio is asking me for a code because I just replace the battery VIN number is 4jgab54e5WA038601

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    1. Hi Jesse,
      I would need the Becker model and serial number from the side of the radio chassis to try and cross reference this radio. If you would like to obtain this and send it on I will have a go!
      All the best
      Steve

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  22. buenos dias necesito ver si me pueden ayudar con el code para un radio sprinter año2005 modelo sprinter 3500 de carga el vin es WD2PD544955736800

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    1. Hola Alex,
      Necesitaría el modelo de Becker y el número de serie del lado del chasis de la radio para tratar de referencia cruzada esta radio. Si desea obtener esto y enviarlo en adelante voy a tener un ir!
      Todo lo mejor
      Steve

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    1. Hi George,
      I may be able to help if you can pull the radio and give me the Becker model and serial number as is printed on the paper label of the radio chassis.
      All the best
      Steve

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    1. Hi Danilo
      11132 or 31312 is all I have listed for a serial number like that, I am unsure of the exact model from this number (are you sure it is Becker and not Alpine made?) I hope one of these work for you.
      All the best
      Steve

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    1. Hi Attila,
      Can you pull the radio and let me have the complete Becker serial number and model number from the paper sticker on the side of the radio chassis. Then I may be able to help out.
      Many thanks
      Steve

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  27. Hi there, I had my engine replaced and the battery had been disconnected.
    However I am unable to find the code for the radio.

    Typ: SOUND 10
    Model No.: BE 6045
    Serial No.: 28016220

    This is the info off the side of the stereo, are you able to tell me the code?

    Regards,

    Andy.

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  28. Hi Steve,
    I changed my battery for a few hours and now it’s saying ‘wait’ I’m locked out from radio.
    My VIN : VŚA63809423307933
    If you can help I will be pleased.
    Thank you.

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    1. Hi Cem,
      Wait is when you have tried too many times to enter the incorrect code. You will have to leave radio turned on for a few hours to get to the code entry screen again. If you take out the radio and give me the Becker model and serial number from the paper label on the side, I may be able to help with the correct code.
      All the best
      Steve

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  32. Hello I disconnected my radio and need a code 2005 sprinter (came with a cd had a cassette one installed last year the guy no longer has the code)
    The Becker tag on the side of the radio is
    *6055IQ058044347
    Thanks in advance

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      1. Hahaaa

        Mr Steve
        Thanks soo very much u made my day. I’m definitely gonna donate something to support your site thanks once again.

  34. Hi steve, great work. please kindly help me with the code of my mercedes elegance audio 10. serial no is BE3100Y1167487. Thanks.

    Femi

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  35. hi steve
    please help me as soon as you can. i am looking for my mercedes radio Code audio10 for : serial number 1708200386 model No 2910 Y0459414 and my vin number is WDB2100621B169645 Thank you

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    1. Hi Alireaz,
      That Radio can either be manufactured by Alpine or Becker. Sadly the only way to decode the 2910 is to read the memory chip on the PCB. This will need to be done by an Audio Electronics/Radio Decoder service as that model is not listed on any of the decoder charts.

      Best regards
      Steve

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  38. Hy Steve,
    Could you please help me unlock my Mercedes Sprinter Radio?
    Type: Sound 10
    Model: BE 4103
    Serial: 18115444
    A 003 820 91 86
    Many thanks!

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  41. Hey, I installed a new battery and now I’m locked out my radio. the last eight digits of my vin is 45703468 could you check if you have the code.

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    1. Hi There Alican,
      That VIN is not listed, but if you can pull the radio and get me the Becker Model and Serial number from the paper label on the side of the radio chassis, I may still be able to help.
      All the best
      Steve

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  42. Hi Steve, I cant get my radio to turn on on my 2002 sprinter. I have the Becker card the serial number is BE 4143 2 8004006 Then it says CODE NUMBER 44221 Is that the number I punch in ? I have tried that and the wait light comes on .Please help . Thanks , Tom

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    1. Hi Tom,

      I have checked the serial number you gave the code number and they are correct however if the radio unit has been changed at some point and the serial number on the set is NOT the serial number on the code-card then there is the difficulty. The wait instruction is because the code has been input incorrectly a number of times. You will need to leave the radio on for a couple of hours to allow the wait prompt/lock to remove from the screen and display once more – CODE – at this point it will allow you to try again with the correct code.

      If you have not done it already, you need to remove the radio and check the Becker serial number. Its my guess it isn’t the same as is on the card. If you can let me have the serial from the paper label on the radio chassis I can most probably help out.

      All the best
      Steve

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  43. Hi Steve, I have a BECKER radio with serial no. BE3100Y2811866 but have misplaced the codes.
    If you can help me with the codes will be much appreciated.
    Thanks.

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      1. Hi Steve, the code works. You are really of great help and to reciprocate your kindness, donation is on the way. Will also purchase your Merc Gen-in 2015.
        Thanks again.

        BM Tan

  44. Steve;
    another disabled radio after dead battery. 06 dodge sprinter, sound 10

    Entered vin # 65958591 and got code 51331. still does not accept it. took out radio and no #s on it

    now what??

    David

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    1. Hi Dave,
      Well if the vin lookup does not provide the correct code, its most probably had a replacement radio. Its bad news that the Becker label with model and serial number is missing as this was your lifeline to a simple decode. The only way to decode the set without either a valid VIN or serial number lookup is to take the set to a car audio expert. They will read the internal EPROM security chip with some electronic hardware and be able to decode the information it stores to give you the unlock code. Often it is cheaper to buy a used Audio 10, either with a code or at least a valid serial number label, than go down the electronic read route. You might be lucky and get it done economically if you can find a radio shop with the technology to do the job – other than that try good old EBay!

      Just before we all sink into our hands, I have found a much older dealer list and that VIN decodes to 24215 – its worth a try!

      All the best
      Steve

      All the best
      Steve

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      1. Steve;
        After a year and a half with no radio, this code 24215 worked and there is good sound now. Thanks so much!!!! I even made a radio removal tool out of an old pair of kid scissors. I have been dealing with the radio, as I’m not having much luck solving the intermittent “turbo low boost” limp home mode. This is hope for a better day tomorrow.

        thanks for inspiration and the help!

        David

  45. Hi Steve,

    Can I have my radio code? it is a MB A140 (WDB1680311J110655) I have disconnected the battery without knowing that the code card is lost.

    Cheers,

    Moises

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    1. Hi Moises,
      You will have to remove the radio from the dashboard and let me know the manufacturer, model and serial number from the paper label on the side of the radio chassis. If it is an older radio that was used in early vehicles I may be able to help only if if it is manufactured by Becker. Some radios were made by Alpine and I do not have any decoding information for those.
      Regards
      Steve

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  46. Hi Steve;
    My battery is dead and I changed it but now radio is locked
    My VIN is: WDB2020181A366176
    If you can help me I will be pleased.
    Thank You.

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    1. Hi Vedat,
      You will have to remove the radio from the dashboard and let me know the manufacturer, model and serial number from the paper label on the side of the radio chassis. If it is an older radio that was used in early vehicles I may be able to help – only if if it is manufactured by Becker. Some radios were made by Alpine and I do not have any decoding information for those.
      Regards
      Steve

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    1. Hi again Aquiline,
      In that case the only other code it can possibly be for that serial number is this: 41331
      If none of the two codes I have given work, then either the radio is faulty or there is a chance error in the serial number you have given.
      Regards
      Steve

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  50. Hi Steve,
    Finally I have managed to remove the radio, the data are:
    Tyoe: Audio 10
    Model: BE3200
    Serial No: W1073830

    Regards
    Moises

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      1. Yesss!!
        one of them worked!
        Thank you very much, you are doing a great contribution.
        Regards
        Moises

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