On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:23:11 -0700, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:

>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'


the 1 and 6 trick only works on ex models in 2001 and almost all
models 2002 and current.


post a VIN # and let's see what we can do.

the memory saver for the accessory outlet only works on domestics.
the socket is dead on a honda with the key off. I use a jump box at
the terminals to assure i don't have this problem.
Chip