Why is my radio saying wait?

My radio says WAIT The WAIT message appears after entering an wrong code. To remove it, all you have to do is leave the radio on for 30 minutes.

How do I reset my Mercedes radio Wait code?

Turn your radio on with the key in the ignition running only on battery power. Keep on for 30 min to an hour. This should reset and re ask you to enter the security code.

How do I reset my Mercedes radio?

How to do a soft reset of the COMAND / NAV Radio System

Locate the fuse box on the side of the dash on driver’s side.
Remove the fuse box cover.
Locate fuse 26 and 28. Remove both fuses.
Locate the fuse box on the rear.
Remove the key from the ignition and let the car stay off for at least 15 min.

Why does my radio say wait 1 hour?

I forgot to add…… when your car is idling for a couple of hours make sure the radio is switched on….. the “Wait 1 hr” code will turn to “0000” after a couple of hours than means you can enter your code and start listening to your music again.

How do I unlock my Mercedes radio code?

To obtain your radio code you can:

Visit your local authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Contact our Customer Assistance Center with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Via phone: at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)

How do I unlock my Nissan radio code?

Turn on the audio unit and enter the code 0000 three times in a row. The radio gets locked for sixty minutes, during which time it displays the serial number on the screen.

What happens if you enter the wrong code on a radio?

* If the incorrect code is again entered, the radio will be locked up for approximately one hour. Leave the radio switched on. After an hour, the display with the number of attempts goes out and you can again re-enter the anti-threft code as described above. The two attempt, one hour lock-up cycle will continue to apply.”

What to do if your radio is stuck in safe mode?

SO, the lesson is, if your original radio is stuck in SAFE, find a VAGCOM and run the diagnostic and clear any codes (a dead battery will set randon codes: I knew this from history) and it might start working. who knew??? Thanks for this tip! I’ll need to bring my cable next time I see the car.

What should I do if my cable box stops working?

Press down on the Reset button and hold it for about 10 seconds. You should see any lights or displays go black and the fan inside will stop running. As soon as you see the lights go off, let go of the Reset button. Allow the cable box 5-10 minutes to fully reset.

Why is my vagcom radio in safe mode?

While we are on this subject…Is there any way VAGCOM can tell the radio security to STUFF-IT once you are actually in command of the radio…so this won’t happen again? Update. When I pressed the “seek” button (as instructed) there was a tone and it immediately went back into “SAFE”. I AM using the correct code for this car/radio. Now what? 1.

What to do if your radio is stuck on ” wait “?

Just put it in position 2 and switch off the aircon and lights. Your radio and a few dashboard lights won’t drain your battery that quickly. It’s not as if your subwoofer’s pumping out at 11. Note that some radios get switched off automatically after 20 min. To avoid battery discharge when the ignition’s not on.

What to do if your car radio won’t play?

Either call any M/B dealer, supply them with your full vin# and ask for the radio code. Or call this number 1-800-535-2122 and do the same. You obviously do not know that most modern radios are theft deterrent, in that they need a code to be entered before the radio will play again. Click to expand…

When to unplug a device to fix it?

When trying to fix a malfunctioning gadget, you’ve probably read or been told the following: Unplug it, wait 10 seconds, and then plug it back in. Often, that’s all it takes to solve the problem. What does this do, and why does it work?

Why is my radio saying wait?