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I changed the battery for my 03 Acura TL and that affected my radio (it keeps asking for the code). When I enter the 5 digit code, it still pops up an error code. Please help

Anytime you disconnect power to the radio such as changing the battery, etc., it will require you to input the radio code. You will only have 3 attempts to enter the code correctly or it will lock you out. You can then try it again 24 hours later. Check your owners manual for the correct way to enter your code. Sometimes the car may have the wrong code card. If you find this to be the case after correctly inputting the code and it fails to restart your stereo go down to your local Acura dealership with proof of registration and they can look up your code on their computer and get you on the road again with tunes. They will not charge you for this service.

CALL YOUR LOCAL ACURA OR ANY ACURA DEALERSHIP. YOU JUST GIVE THEM THE VIN OF YOUR CAR AND THEY WILL LET YOU KNOW IF THAT CODE IS CORRECT. iF ITS NOT WORKING IT MAY BE INCORRECT!

Check the fuse box under the hood. The radio code is usually under the fuse box cover. Verify this is the code you are using. You get 10 tries, if you use up all ten tries then you'll have to leave it on and wait a hour before you can try again.