After a battery disconnect my car stereo reads code and does not work ? How to fix ?

[STI-SI]

Car stereo not working now reads code how do I fix this ?

[SI in GA]

The battery was disconnected from my vehicle and now my radio display is flashing "CODE" and the radio doesn't work. Where can I find my radio code?

If an audio unit with theft protection is disconnected from electrical power, you must enter a unique code into the unit or it will not work. This code and the audio unit's serial number are listed on the anti-theft ID card that comes with the vehicle. If this card is lost, you must obtain the audio unit serial number in order to get the radio code. Once you have the audio unit serial number, you can go to the Radio & Navigation System Micro-site to retrieve your radio code. Some newer vehicles allow you to retrieve the audio unit serial number electronically from the radio. Refer to your owner's manual for the specific procedure. Most older vehicles (model year 2003 and older) require a visit to the dealer in order to retrieve the audio unit serial number. If dealer assistance is required to retrieve your serial number, the dealer will be able to provide the radio code as well.

[STI-SI]

Thanks for your detailed answer !

[mugen03]

or call honda of america and they will give it to you, thats what i did

[STI-SI]

Well I found jpax dash removal video but Is there a way to look for the audio serial # without taking the dash off ?

[T_Virus]

Can some one give OP the 1 and 6 button trick combo instructions?

[ep3egg]

the code is in your honda service history manual if you have it

[RHCP0801]

with the power off, hold down 1+6 while turning the power on....write down the 8 digit or whatever number and call or go to the dealer and give it to them to receive the code

[dirtyduck17]

Post the code and I'll look it up on the Honda IN network and PM it to you.

[STI-SI]

Wow just like magic my code appeared u 2301 ! Thanks for all the info .

[STI-SI]

Hey still waiting for your pm dirty duck , thanks in advance .

[RHCP0801]

its 8 numbers, not 4....wait a few seconds after the first 4 show up, than the second set should

[STI-SI]

Ahh Soo thanks so the # is u 2301 l 5735 .

[T_Virus]

Ahh Soo thanks so the # is u 2301 l 5735 .

It's not good to post up your serial number....but anyways take this number and go to the Honda dealership. They'll give you the code to press to get your radio working again. If the dealership trys to charge you for it, flip them off with your middle finger and find another Honda Dealership.

[RHCP0801]

why isnt it good to post up the number to your radio

[T_Virus]

why isnt it good to post up the number to your radio

Well, it is a long stretch, but security reasons.

[dirtyduck17]

Well, it is a long stretch, but security reasons.

That is kinda of a stretch, I mean, who would want to steal a factory Honda radio. LOL!

STI-SI, PM'd

[STI-SI]

Okay, my radio is officially ON . Thanks to all here !

[T_Virus]

That is kinda of a stretch, I mean, who would want to steal a factory Honda radio. LOL!

STI-SI, PM'd

LoL...the who are going back to all stock...whom can't buy one, so they steal.

[makavelibranded]

LOL I dont think theres someone random on this forum, that is waiting for the PERFECT opportunity to fly to were it says you live just to hopefully find your car and steal the radio.

[MBaG]

LOL I dont think theres someone random on this forum, that is waiting for the PERFECT opportunity to fly to were it says you live just to hopefully find your car and steal the radio.

couldn't they just call honda and give them the 8-digit code also? so there's really no point in having the security code, since honda would give it away anyway?

[until240]

can't believe a thread about a security code went on for so long.

[dirtyduck17]

couldn't they just call honda and give them the 8-digit code also? so there's really no point in having the security code, since honda would give it away anyway?

Not usually, typically they confirm ownership then find the code.


can't believe a thread about a security code went on for so long.

I should've found (and killed) this thread sooner.

[makavelibranded]

couldn't they just call honda and give them the 8-digit code also? so there's really no point in having the security code, since honda would give it away anyway?

lol they could actually,.. before I moved onto an alpine deck any shop my car was in always got the code

[T_Virus]

LoL...you can close this thread now...lol...

btw, I've seen it gone both ways where the honda dealership gives out the code over the phone and some would require you to drive your car to the honda dealership.