dpkelly

I need to obtain the radio serial number and I don`t want to disassemble the radio to get to it. I tried powering on the radio with 1 and 6 preset buttons pressed, and that didn`t seem to work. Is there any way to obtain the radio serial number.

CRXSI_09

Check for a white sticker on the inside or outside of you glove box when you open it.(on the sides) The sticker could also be on the underhood fuse box lid. I've even seen it under the third brake light in the trunk. If it's not there, you have to take the radio out. Good luck.

dpkelly

I checked for a white sticker in all of those place and there's none to be found. ****ers!

Another stupid Honda innovation.

CRXSI_09

Sorry man, those are the only palces that my techs put them during pre delivery inspections.

4gen5thtime

If you know the vin of the car it came from you can call the dealer and they will give it to you. Or take it to the dealer and they will be able to pull it. I've done it about 6-7 times now. Good luck.

dpkelly

I called the dealer it came from with VIN and they don't have the radio code. I'll have to remove the radio to get the serial number of the unit. I was hoping to avoid doing this. DOH!

4gen5thtime

Thats odd, call a different dealer sounds like the chump's were being lazy. Or better yet take it in with the vin. They can do it probably just a lazy *** tech.

dpkelly

I tried a different dealer too. They all need the radio serial number. Oh well, I know what I'm doing on this rainy day.

dpkelly

Ok, I retrieved this number from the back of the unit: M4F439020A using a mirror and digital camera. This is the only alpha-numeric code on the rear of the unit. I called the dealership and they can't get the code from this. This means the serial number must be located somewhere else on the unit.

Is there a way for removing the stereo without removing the entire cluster that houses the AC, recirculation button and defrost button???

99 civic (6th gen).

dpkelly

I guess not. :-(((

A simple task has turned into an operation with over 20 screws removed so far.

UserX826

can't call honda?

LwdJdmR

hope to get you the code asap.

4gen5thtime

Take it in then they are being lazy as ****. Stereo serial number is on the top it is 10 numbers and letters long. Its on a sticker. I have one from a 99-00 si and thats were it is.

dpkelly

M4F439020A is 10 letters/numbers long and it's stamped on the rear of the unit.

dpkelly

I pulled out the unit and on top there is no sticker. Just another stamp M4G429018. Oddly it's only 9 numbers/letters long.

dpkelly

Ok I completely pulled the unit out and the sticker was on the bottom! (DOH!)

Model # 39100-S0X-C020
Ref # CQ-JH8161X
SER # C01A127277

Man that was a pain!

4gen5thtime

Weird on the bottom? Who knows some one on that line or my line must have been slacking or somthing. Now they should be able to give you the code for sure.

hmtcrxsir

wait, why are you trying to get the serial number? or do you mean the factory code for the OEM deck?

angel_i

yeah call the parts department and ask them, have the serial numbers and they can find it out for you

hmtcrxsir

well if you need the code, bring your registration and they will get the code for you

hushypushy

Wow, I wonder what's up with that

I've done this before, for my 2000 Si. I showed my registration and driver license at the dealership and after a few seconds on the computer, they printed out a little form with my radio code on it. I was in and out in maybe two minutes, and that was that.

My car was stolen and recovered so I had bought an OEM headunit from a friend to replace the empty space. In other words, it didn't match my car in any way other than also being an Si headunit. The code they gave me worked, so it works for all models, regardless of where it is or what it's plugged into. Therefore, this business about needing a serial number is complete and utter BS, all of the same model cars came with the same decks.

hmtcrxsir

i doubt its the same. i owned three 2000 Civic Si and none of the radio codes was the same.

slowassBubble

take it to a honda dealership they gotta do it

4gen5thtime

There is about 99999 codes they have for their decks. I've owned 6-7 one was a 00480 or somthing, one was 22313, dont rember the others but I rember those two the most one for my teg when I first got it the battery kept dieing, and one on my eg same thing. They have to give you the code but some times they are lazy when you call, or if you have high crime rates they will not.

NOFX

All the Honda radios (including the several Si radios) I've had in my possession have used different codes.

All codes had to be matched from a serial number on the radio. Then again, I haven't ever had the matching VIN besides for my stock radios from the cars I've owned. Never has Honda asked me for a VIN for a radio code.