Help! the Radio in My Honda Says CODE
1. Look in your glove box for a white sticker with black numbers on it. The sticker will be about 1 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. There should be 5 digits on it. These 5 wonderful numbers are your radio code. Put the code in through the preset buttons on the radio. You'll hear a beep and the radio will come back to life. (though you'll have to reprogram all your presets)
2. Ok, there's a sticker there, but there's more than 5 numbers on it! What do I do with that? Don't worry, that's the serial number for the audio unit. Call a dealer, tell them what happened and that you have the serial number and they can get the code for you for free. Write the code down and stick it in the glove box. Follow the steps in #1 above.
3. There's no sticker in my glove box, what now smart guy? Don't panic if you don't find a sticker, there are other places it's put sometimes. Check your sunglass holder (applicable models), the center console, even under the arm rest. I've even seen them under the cover of the under-hood fuse box. Check all these places before panicking.
4. Ok, I've checked everywhere, and there's no sticker to be found! Still not time to worry, try this: get a pen or pencil and something to write on, place them in the car somewhere handy. Turn the radio OFF. Turn the ignition to on, but don't crank the car. (You'll need to free hands for the next step). With one hand, hold down the 1 and 6 on the preset buttons, with the other, push the power button for the audio unit. You should see a letter and 4 numbers, wait a second and you'll see another letter and 4 numbers. Write these down. Don't worry, they'll scroll past twice. This is your serial number. Call a Honda dealer and give them the number, they'll give you the radio code. Put the code in as in step 1.
5. Ok, Mr. Smarty-pants, I've done everything you said and still nada! On some models, the trick in step 4 will not work. If you've checked everywhere conceivable for that sticker (including the paperwork that came with the car...you do still have that, right?) and still can't find anything, you may have to call the dealer. They WILL have to pull the radio out of the dash (a process of at least 30 minutes) and they will charge you for it.
Hopefully, these were helpful tips, and you now have an operational audio unit.
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Post a Commentthank you that was very helpful
i need help with getting my code for my radio .my battery went dead and now my radio says i need a code . i've goth the # off the radio like the internet told me to: their 3002 4432
thank you! this was extremely helpful.
I LOVE the internet! My 2008 Fit is a work vehical, so it is truely a #$%$ and is tossed between three of my colleages and myself. I finally jacked it from the parking lot before someone else could (only because it's the best out of all the cars) and the radio wouldn't work, nor tell the time! I was beyond mad because the guys know this is MY car =) The instructions given are a life saver! My boss and I both thought we would have to put it in the shop to have it fixed, thinking that possibly that was the reason for the dead battery last week! Low and behold, my code was on a card that was in the dealer packet from when the car was bought! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
What a life saver -- not to mention saving me a trip to the dealer! Clear, concise, and accurate directions. I found the magic number in my glove box, followed your instructions, and the radio is back to normal. Can't thank you enough!
This was super helpful. I thought i was going to have to pay for the radio to be pulled out, but Step 4 worked for my car.
If you want to get back to the 'code' prompt after using all your tries, just disconnect the battery and reconnect it. That will reset the program and start you back at 'code'
How do I get back to the "code" screen? I messed around & now that I have found the code number it will not let me enter it. Thanks.
sir can you help me about the code. Honda civic 2008
VIN # 2HGFA15548H514136
S/N# 26060102
Thnks
atoy_sengco@yahoo,com
I found a way to get the radio info off the back of the radio on a 2000 Honda CRV (CR-V) without taking all the panels off. If you are unable to find your radio code or serial number in the glove compartment, then you will be instructed to take all the dash panels off (hours of labor) or pay someone about $50 to do it. OR - you can take out the center vents, grab a small mirror (avail at your local auto store on a nice little stick thing) and READ IT! Less than a minute of work. It's best to get the vent off by taking a flat head between the bottom of the vent and the edge of the panel. They don't make this info well known and your dealer will just want you to bring it in to pay them.
If anyone can help with my 93 Lexus GS300 6 digits radio codes. SN: NC004077 My email Leo_kiriya@yahoo.com. Thanks.