unlocking radio

paulfischer · #1 12-21-2004, 07:28 AM

Hey all,
Quick question..... I had disabled my step daughters car for a few days(took out bat fuse) and we had to reset the code for the radio. She said she followed the directions in the manual(code was written in manual from previous owner) but it still wont come on. I'm assuming the the radio is locked. How does one unlock the radio so I can input the code.

Thanks for your help.

AccordCodger · #2 12-21-2004, 07:44 AM

Make sure the instructions are for the right year/model (Autozone may be able to help). I used 2 apparently similar owners manuals for mine, but with different instructions - one worked the other didn't (naturally).

Also remember that if you mess up, you have to wait like 1/2 hour with the ingition switch at "Acc" before you can try again.

blacknight · #3 12-21-2004, 01:13 PM

Also, make sure you have the correct code. If not, take the Serial number (from the back of radio) along with the registration to a Honda dealer.

Igovert500 · #4 12-21-2004, 05:50 PM

If you enter it incorrectly 3 times, it locks up..
you must turn the key to 'Acc', leave drivers door open, and leave it alone for an hour. This will reset it and allow you another 3 turns.

AccordCodger · #5 12-21-2004, 11:41 PM

Igor, those instructions are year-dependent. My '93 didn't have to have the door left open. Do whatever it says in the book!

Igovert500 · #6 12-23-2004, 10:04 PM

My fault, I tell so many people how to do this for so many different makes/models/years that I get them confused sometimes.

Smeee · #7 02-01-2005, 03:13 PM

damn.........this problem pissed me off for 6monthes, b/c i refused to pay for honda to do somethin i had already did. I didnt have the code, called honda n they said they would take out the deck n punch in the code on the back of the deck. badabing badaboom, your decks supposed to work......HORSESHIT! i eventually got lucky b/c one day when i was at work bitching about it this forign dude i worked with laughed n fixed it in a sec. he simply popped the hood, looked underneath the computer box, n presto chango, wouldnt you know theres your 5digit code!!!!

lorunner · #8 02-01-2005, 04:50 PM

just disconnect the battery for 30 sec. and it will reset.

Smeee · #9 02-01-2005, 05:21 PM

haaaa bullshit! Sooo not true, diconnect the battery n thas why it becomes locked in the first place. That def aint gonna make it work. You have to put in the CODE when the deck says CODE.......the 5 digit number under the top of the computer box in the back of the engine bay on the passenger side.

lorunner · #10 02-01-2005, 05:23 PM

There is a differance between LOCKED and CODE.

Disconnecting the batter will unlock it so you can then put in the code!

Smeee · #11 02-02-2005, 10:36 AM

well i dunno what gen accord your talkin about but i have never heard of a 5th gen radio LOCKING up.....whatever that means. I mean i unhooked everything for a good while, took out the deck, did a bunch of shit and never had it say LOCKED....???

lorunner · #12 02-02-2005, 04:28 PM

Obviousely you don't know what im talking about because you have no clue.

I never said the radio says LOCKED. If you read the post we are talking about putting the code in 3 times wrong and then the radio LOCK's you out. You cannot put the code in again you have to either unplug the radio or disconnect the battery so it looses memory and then you can put the right code in once you have it.

Maybe next time instead throwing your 2 cents in you will read the post instead of just guessing and not knowing

Smeee · #13 02-02-2005, 04:43 PM

or maybe next time you wont be a dick.....??

obviously you can unplug the battery to UNLOCK it to put in the code. I OBVIOUSLY didnt know what you were making reference to. Fact is if its locked its cuz you DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT CODE!!!

lorunner · #14 02-02-2005, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Smeee

haaaa bullshit! Sooo not true, diconnect the battery n thas why it becomes locked in the first place. That def aint gonna make it work. You have to put in the CODE when the deck says CODE.......the 5 digit number under the top of the computer box in the back of the engine bay on the passenger side.

Hmm the way i see it is you made comments to me first. I never replied to any of your bullshit

Smeee · #15 02-02-2005, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorunner

Hmm the way i see it is you made comments to me first. I never replied to any of your bullshit

haa sad part is you were wrong to begin with, b/c either way whether you unhook the battery after it locks up or not, your still gonna have to wait. give or take 15-30min. Trust me when i believed Honda about the code being on the back of the deck, i had to wait for a very very long time before i figured that code was BS. Soo no unplugging the battery after it locks up will not do a damn thing, b/c why was it asking for a code in the first place????? BECAUSE THE BATTERY WAS UNPLUGGED! So obviously if it gets locked it is still gonna take the same amount of time to unlock whether the battery is plugged up or not

Sooo you might wanna work on thinking before speakin n just not guesssing

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