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I replaced my main battery on my 2001 Honda Accord EX (V6)
and the loss of voltage to the Sony CD player caused it to lock
down and require a CODE. So I guess I have to go back to
the dealer, are they going to charge some fee for that?

Mark

Mark wrote:
> I replaced my main battery on my 2001 Honda Accord EX (V6)
> and the loss of voltage to the Sony CD player caused it to lock
> down and require a CODE. So I guess I have to go back to
> the dealer, are they going to charge some fee for that?
>
> Mark
=================================

They can't help you if it's been changed to a SONY unless they somehow
typed the CODE into your service file. You'll probably have to look in
the paperwork for the SONY, or contact the previous owner. Try looking
for NOTES: hand-written in your owner's manual.

If you had a Honda stereo, this TSB from HONDA would have helped you:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/misc/x98-026e.pdf

'Curly'

motsco_ wrote:

> Mark wrote:
>> I replaced my main battery on my 2001 Honda Accord EX (V6)
>> and the loss of voltage to the Sony CD player caused it to lock
>> down and require a CODE. So I guess I have to go back to
>> the dealer, are they going to charge some fee for that?
>>
>> Mark
> =================================
>
> They can't help you if it's been changed to a SONY unless they somehow
> typed the CODE into your service file. You'll probably have to look in
> the paperwork for the SONY, or contact the previous owner. Try looking
> for NOTES: hand-written in your owner's manual.
>
> If you had a Honda stereo, this TSB from HONDA would have helped you:
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/misc/x98-026e.pdf
>
> 'Curly'

No, my mistake, it's not Sony labeled but the official in-house Honda 6CD
changer player that the EX comes with. I guess it looks kind of "sonyish"
to me stylewise (maybe behind the scenes, Sony manufactures it for Honda).

Mark

On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:42:27 +0000, Mark wrote:

> motsco_ wrote:
>
>> Mark wrote:
>>> I replaced my main battery on my 2001 Honda Accord EX (V6)
>>> and the loss of voltage to the Sony CD player caused it to lock
>>> down and require a CODE. So I guess I have to go back to
>>> the dealer, are they going to charge some fee for that?
>>>
>>> Mark
>> =================================
>>
>> They can't help you if it's been changed to a SONY unless they somehow
>> typed the CODE into your service file. You'll probably have to look in
>> the paperwork for the SONY, or contact the previous owner. Try looking
>> for NOTES: hand-written in your owner's manual.
>>
>> If you had a Honda stereo, this TSB from HONDA would have helped you:
>> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/misc/x98-026e.pdf
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
> No, my mistake, it's not Sony labeled but the official in-house Honda 6CD
> changer player that the EX comes with. I guess it looks kind of "sonyish"
> to me stylewise (maybe behind the scenes, Sony manufactures it for Honda).

Then, yes, the dealer CAN help you. Or, you can look through the things
you were given with the car. If you bought it new, it should have come
with the stereo code. If you bought it used, hopefully the old owner
passed it on.

Will the dealer charge you? Perhaps. But for just looking up the code, I
don't think they should...

"Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
news:eke4s1$cga$7@news.datemas.de...
> On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:42:27 +0000, Mark wrote:
>
> > motsco_ wrote:
> >
> >> Mark wrote:
> >>> I replaced my main battery on my 2001 Honda Accord EX (V6)
> >>> and the loss of voltage to the Sony CD player caused it to lock
> >>> down and require a CODE. So I guess I have to go back to
> >>> the dealer, are they going to charge some fee for that?
> >>>
> >>> Mark
> >> =================================
> >>
> >> They can't help you if it's been changed to a SONY unless they somehow
> >> typed the CODE into your service file. You'll probably have to look in
> >> the paperwork for the SONY, or contact the previous owner. Try looking
> >> for NOTES: hand-written in your owner's manual.
> >>
> >> If you had a Honda stereo, this TSB from HONDA would have helped you:
> >> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/misc/x98-026e.pdf
> >>
> >> 'Curly'
> >
> > No, my mistake, it's not Sony labeled but the official in-house Honda
6CD
> > changer player that the EX comes with. I guess it looks kind of
"sonyish"
> > to me stylewise (maybe behind the scenes, Sony manufactures it for
Honda).
>
> Then, yes, the dealer CAN help you. Or, you can look through the things
> you were given with the car. If you bought it new, it should have come
> with the stereo code. If you bought it used, hopefully the old owner
> passed it on.
>
> Will the dealer charge you? Perhaps. But for just looking up the code, I
> don't think they should...

Unless a record has been made of the CD radio player or you have the code --
look for a plastic card -- the dealer will have to pull the radio to get the
#. That will cost you.

Mark <---@--.com> wrote in news:Tvqah.11166$J5.5092@trnddc04:

> motsco_ wrote:
>
>> Mark wrote:
>>> I replaced my main battery on my 2001 Honda Accord EX (V6)
>>> and the loss of voltage to the Sony CD player caused it to lock
>>> down and require a CODE. So I guess I have to go back to
>>> the dealer, are they going to charge some fee for that?
>>>
>>> Mark
>> =================================
>>
>> They can't help you if it's been changed to a SONY unless they
>> somehow typed the CODE into your service file. You'll probably have
>> to look in the paperwork for the SONY, or contact the previous owner.
>> Try looking for NOTES: hand-written in your owner's manual.
>>
>> If you had a Honda stereo, this TSB from HONDA would have helped you:
>> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/misc/x98-026e.pdf
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
> No, my mistake, it's not Sony labeled but the official in-house Honda
> 6CD changer player that the EX comes with. I guess it looks kind of
> "sonyish" to me stylewise (maybe behind the scenes, Sony manufactures
> it for Honda).
>



Then read the PDF you were offered. Did you read it?

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Tegger wrote:

> Mark <---@--.com> wrote in news:Tvqah.11166$J5.5092@trnddc04:
>
>> motsco_ wrote:
>>
>>> Mark wrote:
>>>> I replaced my main battery on my 2001 Honda Accord EX (V6)
>>>> and the loss of voltage to the Sony CD player caused it to lock
>>>> down and require a CODE. So I guess I have to go back to
>>>> the dealer, are they going to charge some fee for that?
>>>>
>>>> Mark
>>> =================================
>>>
>>> They can't help you if it's been changed to a SONY unless they
>>> somehow typed the CODE into your service file. You'll probably have
>>> to look in the paperwork for the SONY, or contact the previous owner.
>>> Try looking for NOTES: hand-written in your owner's manual.
>>>
>>> If you had a Honda stereo, this TSB from HONDA would have helped you:
>>> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/misc/x98-026e.pdf
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>
>> No, my mistake, it's not Sony labeled but the official in-house Honda
>> 6CD changer player that the EX comes with. I guess it looks kind of
>> "sonyish" to me stylewise (maybe behind the scenes, Sony manufactures
>> it for Honda).
>>
>
>
>
> Then read the PDF you were offered. Did you read it?
>

Yes, but the instructions there won't help. The car has no glove
box sticker for the radio. Hopefully carmax has the serial because
I really don't want to have the radio pulled.
thanks
Mark

Mark <---@--.com> wrote in news:28Oah.15688$w37.14407@trnddc08:

> Tegger wrote:
>

>>>
>>> No, my mistake, it's not Sony labeled but the official in-house Honda
>>> 6CD changer player that the EX comes with. I guess it looks kind of
>>> "sonyish" to me stylewise (maybe behind the scenes, Sony manufactures
>>> it for Honda).
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Then read the PDF you were offered. Did you read it?
>>
>
> Yes, but the instructions there won't help. The car has no glove
> box sticker for the radio. Hopefully carmax has the serial because
> I really don't want to have the radio pulled.



Then the only other advice I can offer is this:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/radiocode.html


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Here you go Mark recommended maintenance items straight from the
Accord Service Manual

I suggest adding a valve adjustment at the first or second oil
change, or around 7000 to 10,000k miles.

************************************************** ************************************************** **

2007 ACCORD - Maintenance Main Items
'06-07 Models
************************************************** ************************************************** **

If message ''SERVICE'' does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

NOTE: Independent of the maintenance messages in the smart
maintenance display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).


Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2 or 3 if they are
noisy.


Symbol
Maintenance Main Items

A
Replace engine oil.

Engine oil capacity without oil filter: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).

B
Replace engine oil and oil filter.

Engine oil capacity with oil filter: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt).

Check front and rear brakes.

Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.

Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.

Check wheel cylinders for leaks.

Check brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear, or contamination.

Check parking brake adjustment.

Check the number of clicks when the parking brake lever is pulled
with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force.

With rear disc: 6 to 9 clicks

With rear drum: 4 to 7 clicks

Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots.

Check rack grease and steering linkage.

Check boots for damage and leaking grease.

Check fluid lines for damage or leaks.

Inspect suspension components.

Check bolts for tightness.

Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.

Inspect driveshaft boots.

Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.

Inspect brake hoses and lines including ABS.

Check the master cylinder and ABS modulator-control unit for damage
and leakage.

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids.

Engine coolant

Manual transmission fluid (MTF)

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1)

Power steering fluid

Brake fluid

Clutch fluid

Windshield washer fluid

Inspect exhaust system*.

Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler
for damage, leaks, and tightness.

Inspect fuel lines and connections*.

Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten
loose connections and replace damaged parts.


NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the
maintenance items marked with an asterisk (*) will not void the
customer's emissions warranties. However, Honda recommends that all
maintenance services be done at the recommended interval, to ensure
long-term reliability.


************************************************** ************************************************** ************************************************** ********

2007 ACCORD - Maintenance Sub Items
************************************************** **********************

'06-07 Models
Number
Maintenance Sub Items

1
Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition.

Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual.


2
Replace air cleaner element.

If the vehicle is driven primarily in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

Replace dust and pollen filter.

Replace the filter at 15,000 miles (24,000 km) intervals if the
vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and diesel-powered
vehicles.

Replace the filter whenever airflow from the heating and cooling
control system is less than normal.

Inspect drive belt.

Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive
belt auto-tensioner indicator.


3
Replace manual transmission fluid

Capacity: 1.9 L (2.0 US qt); use Honda MTF.

Replace automatic transmission fluid

Capacity: 3.1 L (3.3 US qt); use Honda ATF-Z1.

Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in
higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid
changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder.
If the vehicle is regularly driven under these conditions, change
the transmission fluid at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every
30,000 miles (48,000 km).


4
Replace spark plugs.

Use IZFR6K11 (NGK) or SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO).

Use IZFR6K13 (NGK) or SKJ20DR-M13 (DENSO) for 4-door SULEV model.

Inspect the valve clearance (cold).

Intake: 0.21-0.25 mm (0.008-0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.28-0.32 mm
(0.011-0.013 in.).


5
Replace engine coolant.

Capacity (including reservoir): M/T 5.1 L (1.35 US gal), A/T 5.0 L
(1.32 US gal); use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.












Mark wrote:

> I replaced my main battery on my 2001 Honda Accord EX (V6)
> and the loss of voltage to the Sony CD player caused it to lock
> down and require a CODE. So I guess I have to go back to
> the dealer, are they going to charge some fee for that?
>
> Mark

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