"MM@work" <mm@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:PPJni.179449$G_4.38340@fe09.news.easynews.com :

> This may not work with all radios but does for my 2004 Honda Odyssey
> with RES. To find the serial number without removing the stereo. Turn
> on the key, make sure the radio is off. Hold down the #1 and #6 preset
> buttons and turn on the radio. It will then show the radio's serial
> number on the display.
>
> This only works if the radio is locked out, you cannot find the serial
> number that way if the radio is working properly.
>
> Found this out after buying my 2004 Odyssey from a used car dealer.
> They disconnected the battery for some reason and locked out the
> radio. This disabled the stereo. There were no decals in any of the
> areas where they should have been.
>
> I got the serial number using this method, then called my local
> dealership. They said they were not supposed to do so but gave me the
> unlock code over the phone anyway.



This is cool. I'll add it to the Radio Code page on the FAQ.

Thanks.


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