How do I retrieve radio code from my Honda?
If you have recently purchased a Honda from some one and have your battery replaced, there is a good chance you will need your radio code to reactivate your factory stereo system. Honda amount few other manufactures has used the radio code as a theft deterring system, unfortunately it has caused the owners more headaches than the thieves. If you purchased your Honda since new, your sales person should have explained the radio code to you during your delivery. These security codes consist of 5 digit numeric value, usually printed on a piece of laminated paper. If you purchased your Honda as a used vehicle, you may not have got the radio code from the previous owner. Contrary to popular belief Honda service department are not inter linked with each other. Therefore which ever the original dealership your used Honda came from will most likely have your radio code on file. By calling your nearest Honda dealer even though it's not the original selling dealer can be a completely waste of time.
If you have lost your radio code there are few ways you can retrieve it, for one calling the original selling dealer and ask the service department to pull up your file. Due to added security today, they may ask you to verify your ownership before giving that information to you. You can also remove the factory radio from its deck, and decode the code using the serial number printed at the back of the radio. This approach is more costly due to the fact a technician will need to remove the radio from the car. The average cost of this operation can range from $90 to $120 and it should be the last resort for you to think of. A convenient new feature that was added to the 2003 and newer models will allow you to retrieve the radio code yourself. This operation is relatively simple! You should hold down the first and last radio button for about 10 seconds, a code will be generated on the screen of your radio. Write that down! Although it is not your radio code, but with this you can decode your real radio code by walking into your local dealership and ask the service or parts department to decode it for you.
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