how do i unlock my stereo????

Asked by michael83 Aug 02, 2007 at 11:27 PM about the 2006 Honda Civic EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

enter code

45 Answers

Only the dealership can do it. I think it's the most annoying safety feature there is. I'd rather it just got stolen. The dealership has to reset the code and give you a new one.

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u have to read through the owners manual and take the battery terminals off and the reattach after 20 or so minutes then replace and then turn the car on and put the code in again.

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There is a code in the owners manual and it comes on a card the size of a credit card. It is a code that can only be used 5 times and then it automatically needs a new one. if you haven't used it more than 5 times then just enter in the code and it will unlock. If not, then take it to the dealership to get a new code.

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Like the people before me said, its just a code. If you bought it used, there might be a code written on a sticker somewhere in the glove compartment. I have an S2000 and thats where mine was. My car gives you 9 tries to enter the right code before it locks up, at that point you have to disconnect the battery terminals for 60 seconds and try again. I didnt know you needed a new one after 5 times of use, but maybe its different in newer Hondas.

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If you've lost the card, you can get the serial number of the radio by turning the radio off, then hold preset buttons 1 and 6 then turn the radio on, it will say UXXXX LXXXX upper and lower, and 4 numbers give these to the dealership and they'll give you your code.

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Hi I need ask the code for honda civic 2006 (u3000) (L6716) pls if u can answer

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Hi I need a new code for my Honda civic sedan CD player L2259 U1550 plz email me urgently on: yudishbhandoy14@gmail.com

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I buy import honda civic coupe 2012. SN 40002461. Can anyone help me pls.

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Hi I need the serial number to get my radio and CD player back on. I have a Honda civic 2005. PLEASE HELP! e mail at lissabbarrett@aol.com THANKS!

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i bought used honda civic. My VIN no. JHMFD1570BS200180. And my serial no. U3005 L7871. Please help me out. My email add. dhanjici2002@yahoo.com. Thank you very much.

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Hello, I bought a used honda odessey radio for my 2004 honda oddessey and the radio serial number is U1120 L7189 Can anyone help? My vin will not match because I bought the radio used from a legit junk yard where the old honda was sitting and wrecked for sure. My e-mail is tothljohn10@gmail.com

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Have a problem of code error e? Well this will save you a trip to the dearly just disconnect your + hook up to the battery make your your car is off keep your wire off for 2 minutes then hook it back up start your car it should say enter code then put your code in once you find it This work on a Honda Civic 2011

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Can't find your code here's a website https://radio- navicode.honda.com

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2002 or newer you can get your code by simply following 3 steps by pushing a button pattern on your radio. http://torontohondaparts.com/RadioCo deRetrieval.aspx? AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

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Once you get the code from the radio go to: this website honda owners website look for tab retrieve radio/nav select that link, enter the info such as VIN and radio device serial number and phone number and email address.

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The website address https://radio-navicode.honda.com, Then enter VIN and radio device serial number plus email address and phone number, then you will get the code immediately.

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Turn car on. Turn radio off. Press # 1 and 9 (not 6, as in above answer). Turn power on and serial number of device should come up.

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Actually there is no need to call dealer for the code just go to this website https://radio-navicode.honda.com and enter info from my previous post.

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Hello i have honda civic 2005 facelift u3000 l6809 pls. Help....

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Hello Ineed my honda civic radio code U2410 L5319 Please help me On Kareemahmoud@gmail.com

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Go to https://radio-navicode.honda.com/ Get Codes Enter your VIN number and serial number. In your case it's 24105319. Fill up your information. Hit SUBMIT, then it will show the unlock code.

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I need help, I have a 2008 Honda Accord... recently I changed the battery and when I tried to enter the code that came with car it said "code error". The problem is the serial number the radio is giving me does not match those on file for my VIN#. What can I do in this case?

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i tri the honda site and i inter the ( vin & serial num ) it gives me more then 18 code i try first 5 numbers then the radio stuck on enter code screen >> please help me is this issue

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On my 2013 Civic if the radio has not been removed from the vehicle i just press the power button for about two seconds and it recognizes itself and restores all previous settings. Hope this helps.

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Yep ... when error msg and audio locked ... remove poss battery terminal , reconnect , start motor enter code : radio works 07 civic, : code usually 5 digit on sticker somewhere in car box or manual ?

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Note:. Holding numbered buttons and such will not work on Honda's older than 2000. You'll need to pull the radio and get serial number. Believe me, Honda didn't make it easy either! My '94 Del Sol has little to no room for maneuvering and pulling dash parts and screws. All to find that the serial number doesn't match the VIN on file. Really???!!!! A huuuuge hassle to be able to use an obsolete cassette player? Gimme a break! Honda can suck it!

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On the out edge of your glove box there should be a number then once found put it in the radio

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i am trying honda website to access code but it says vin number invalid although i am writing right vin number.any body have any idea?

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On the inside door panel there is a sticker with the year, vin #, tire pressure specs, etc. And there's a 5 digit #. Mine is 53334. Honda civic

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I need tape code. U3001 L6773 Email ID: waqas.javedca@gmail.com

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I got a working radio code from: radiocodevault.com/honda/

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Thanks Danny!! https://radiocodevault.com/honda/ worked for me, they emailed me my radio code really fast.

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El mismo problema desbloquear y ni tengo el código. ...tengo un Honda civic híbrido 2007....no puedo usar el radio...alguien me ayuda

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I have a 2011 Honda Civic that I have tried repeatedly to retrieve the serial number by turning the car to on, not starting the car, and pressing the 6 & 1 buttons and turning the radio on. All it ever says is enter code, and never gets out of that mode. I have tried hitting the enter (power) button twice, like I saw on one YouTube video, but nothing happens....Just turns the power of and on, and showing enter code. WTF

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If you need the code for a Honda radio free, you can get these at www.freehondaradiocodes.com it is brilliant and only requires the serial number.

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My stereo(2015 si touchscreen no navigation) locked itself while I was washing the car possibly because the water sets this handle sensors off and it may have thought someone was tampering with the car? After a quick Google search the first thing I tried worke,d simply resetting the radio by holding the power button down did the trick didn't have to enter any code. Do note that this will not work for everybody.

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