On Tue, 21 Feb 2006 04:08:38 GMT, chip <hs4797@brevard.net> wrote:


>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
>>>
>>
>>-------------------------------
>>
>>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.

Better yet, let's not.

If the radio isn't stolen, any dealer can lookup the code and give it to him
provided he can show them the car is his. Shouldn't be hard. A copy of
the registration and photo ID is enough.

If the radio is stolen then having a bitch of a time getting the code is
a good thing.