Al wrote:
>
> My 1998 Accord EX battery was getting real tired on these cold mornings,
> so I took it to WalMart for a new one. I explained the radio's requirements,
> and they assured me that they are professionals and would do the job
> correctly. They used a "reserve power" plug to maintain voltage to the
> anti-theft radio during the change. It didn't work. No, I don't have the
> code, because it didn't come with the car when I bought it, used. The honda
> dealer has me scheduled to remove the center console, and radio, and get the
> code from Honda. His estimate is $65. Is there a method, using the power
> recepticle, that would work? How should one do it? What is the approved
> method?
>
> Al
>

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SEARCH is your friend. Search this NG, or go to Google.com.

You really should have been sure YOU had the code before they locked
your radio. Here's the quick version. The CODE is five digits long, and
often written inside the owner's manual, or on white stickers inside the
glove box, sometimes it's just the serial number, but it will get you
the answer. The dealer who serviced that car PROBABLY has the CODE noted
in their computer. Try turning ON the radio, turn OFF the key. Hold 1
and 6 and turn key to accessory (position II). If the radio starts
spelling out two groups of four digits with alpha characters on the
front, write them down. Eight digits make up your serial number. Now ANY
dealer can get your CODE for you, and should do it for free, providing
you prove you're the owner of the vehicle (VIN # and registration are
sometimes asked for).

P.S. When your owner's manual arrives, write the CODE in it, as well as
inside the fuse box covers.

'Curly'