so i bought a stock radio on ebay for my 94 accord. i took the serial number over to honda so that they can give me the code to unlock it. they gave me the code, but it still doesnt work.... what gives?

 

I know this works on newer Accords, not sure about older ones. Try turning the key on with the radio off. Then hold the 1 and 6 preset buttons down and press the power button on the radio. This should give you a 5 digit number folowed by a 2nd 5 digit number. That is the serial number. If it matches the number you gave to honda then your radio is fubar. If not, give em that number. Like I said, i'm not certain that it will work on yours. Give it a shot and let me know if it does work.

 

The code they gave you should be the correct one, just go to another honda dealership to verify or go back to the same one and speak to a different tech.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JGAccorn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know this works on newer Accords, not sure about older ones. Try turning the key on with the radio off. Then hold the 1 and 6 preset buttons down and press the power button on the radio. This should give you a 5 digit number folowed by a 2nd 5 digit number. That is the serial number. If it matches the number you gave to honda then your radio is fubar. If not, give em that number. Like I said, i'm not certain that it will work on yours. Give it a shot and let me know if it does work.</TD></TR></TABLE>i tried that before i went to the dealer...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The code they gave you should be the correct one, just go to another honda dealership to verify or go back to the same one and speak to a different tech.</TD></TR></TABLE> yea i guess ill go to a diff dealer...

 

ok so i went to a diff dealer and they gave me the same code..... i double checked the serial number and it wasnt tampered with, either...

 

Assuming you're entering it correctly - CODE displayed on the screen then your radio is broken.

I believe it beeps twice then shuts off. Then you can turn it back on and it'll work

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Assuming you're entering it correctly - CODE displayed on the screen then your radio is broken.

I believe it beeps twice then shuts off. Then you can turn it back on and it'll work</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, it says code but its not broken. my 96 did the same thing when it needed the code. it beeps twice but stays on. maybe i cant switch stereos? na...

 

Do'h should've thought of this,

Check the "backup radio/antenna fuse" or something along those lines, I believe it's on the interior of the car.

It's possible that's what's preventing you from getting it working.Nothing in the car would prevent you from swapping radios.

Worst case is buy a $50 aftermarket

 

it lights up, says code, and beeps twice every now and then when the wrong code is entered... i have stereos lying around at home but i wanted to return to stock... i dunno what else to do...

 

anybody else ever have this problem?

 

Did you check the fuses?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did you check the fuses?</TD></TR></TABLE>yea, theyre good....

 

anyone?

 

see if every time you punch in the code the keys or preset button are not sticky....or they are actually making contact......worst case scenario buy one from the junk yards.....

 

will do. thanx

 

nope... not sticky

 

ok, so out of nowhere it started working, but now the cig lighter wont work,,,, wtf?!!!