Hey,

I'm new to this forum and I only registered to see if anybody could help me out with my radio issue. I left my lights on a while back and after I got a jump my radio reset and asks for a code every time I turn it on. I already read in many places you got to hold 1 and 6, but that doesn't work on my 95 2dr Civic ex so I was wondering if somebody from here could actually get me the entire code if I provided my VIN number.

So please let me know if you guys could help me or not, if yes, please send me an email or PM. I will get back to you A.S.A.P.

Thanks,
- Omar aka Illustric

 

Don't give anyone on this website your VIN. Never ever.

And your VIN doesn't have any informational link to your radio code. You will need to remove your radio, obtain the serial # off the sticker on the top, and take that number to a Honda dealership. With proof of ownership of the vehicle, you'll be able to obtain your radio code.

 

the best place to get the code is Honda.

 

Yeah, but how much do they charge? To take out the radio and all... And what's so bad about giving out a VIN number? Aren't they on dealership websites all the time?

Thanks,
- Omar

 

take out the head unit yourself and bring it to honda... its been free for me every time!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Illustric &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, but how much do they charge? To take out the radio and all... </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol...

1. remove the head unit yourself
2. write down the serial on a piece of paper
3. write your VIN on a piece of paper.
4. grab your ownership
5. drive to honda, throw all of the above on the counter and say "GIMME MY CODE BITCH!"

ok that last part was a bit harsh. just take it to honda

 

Lol, alright I just gotta buy that remove a radio kit thing then..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Illustric &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, but how much do they charge? To take out the radio and all... And what's so bad about giving out a VIN number? Aren't they on dealership websites all the time?

Thanks,
- Omar</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you give your VIN to someone and they figure out where you live, work, go to school or shop, they can get a key cut to match your car. So it makes it just that much easier to steal your car.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Illustric &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lol, alright I just gotta buy that remove a radio kit thing then..</TD></TR></TABLE>
There is no kit to remove your radio.

Directions here:
http://www.installdr.com

For 6th gens at least (and they only need new codes for cars that are '99 or later - my stock '98 radio doesn't have a code, for example) you just have to tell Honda the serial number and they'll give you the code to enter. They can also tell you how to enter the code if you need to.

 

I just went to Honda w/ proof of ownership and they got the code for free

 

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I didn't even need proof of ownership. Then again, I make friends with lots of the staff. Might be it, but I don't know.

 

its free as long as you have proof of ownership but who wants stock deck when you can get an aftermarket that has a better quality and not to mention slots for you hook up a sub, etc...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hmtcrxsir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its free as long as you have proof of ownership but who wants stock deck when you can get an aftermarket that has a better quality and not to mention slots for you hook up a sub, etc... </TD></TR></TABLE>

I kept my stock deck and added a factory CD slave because it flows better with my interior and sounds just fine. Not everyone is into car audio and wants to load their car down with subs and screens. Upgraded speakers is just dandy for most people.

 

true^^^
all i did was install a regular looking alpine under where the cd player was, removed the radio and installed the VAFC in its place, i think it looks nice.
Ooh and about that VIN, dont give it to anybody!!!!

 

On my buddies Integra the code was on the underside of the fuse box cover in the engine bay.

 

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Most likely because someone wrote it there.

 

im too damn lazy to go

 

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Guess you're screwed.

 

Just call your dealer and get it. I called my local shop and they gave it to me no problem. They didn't ask if I was the owner or anything. Call and tell them the serial # on the deck and they will tell you the code.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MurdersV8s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just call your dealer and get it. I called my local shop and they gave it to me no problem. They didn't ask if I was the owner or anything. Call and tell them the serial # on the deck and they will tell you the code.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Most dealers won't give out radio codes without proof of ownership.

If any dealers are, they shouldn't be.

 

I didn't think they would either, but Bernardi Honda had no problem doing it.

 

"Most likely because someone wrote it there."

Nope, is was a factory sticker.

 

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Nope, is was a factory sticker.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Right.

When the car is delivered to the dealership from the factory, it comes with a radio code card and three stickers with the radio code and/or serial number on them. During the pre-delivery inspection process at the dealer, most technicians put the serial number stickers either on the inside of the glove box, under the fuse box cover in the engine bay, or in some other inconspicuous spot. The radio code sticker goes on the card.

Some technicians unfortunately don't do this, so you're stuck pulling the head unit out of the dash to get the serial number.

 

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Right.

When the car is delivered to the dealership from the factory, it comes with a radio code card and three stickers with the radio code and/or serial number on them. During the pre-delivery inspection process at the dealer, most technicians put the serial number stickers either on the inside of the glove box, under the fuse box cover in the engine bay, or in some other inconspicuous spot. The radio code sticker goes on the card.

Some technicians unfortunately don't do this, so you're stuck pulling the head unit out of the dash to get the serial number.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly what I was saying. Written or stuck, that number was not supposed to be on the radio. The code should be on a card in your owner's folio (there's even a spot in the folio cover to stick said card).

 

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Exactly what I was saying. Written or stuck, that number was not supposed to be on the radio. The code should be on a card in your owner's folio (there's even a spot in the folio cover to stick said card).</TD></TR></TABLE>
Acuras get that lovely leather-ish portfolio.

Hondas get a shitty ziplock bag.

It's been a while since I went through a car prior to PDI. I can't remember if there's 1 sticker with the radio code and 2 with the serial number, or if there's 1 with the code, 1 with the number, and 1 with both, or what. Navigation models also have a separate Navi code.

Too much technology for me. I haven't owned a car with power anything or air conditioning for over two years now.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Acuras get that lovely leather-ish portfolio.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know, I got one for a 99 LS after I got my 99 LS swap. It's cool to see all the neat stuff that comes with it.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hondas get a shitty ziplock bag.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually, the 6th gens had that blue plastic folding thing with two pockets ... but it's essentially a split-open ziplock, lol. I do believe they have a little dog-ear slot for the card though.