Anti theft light blinking on stock radio in 92 honda accord

if you didnt set the code your kinda screwed. it's a anti-theft idea once battery is disconnected (dead) or radio removed, you have to renter the correct code to work radio.

Hello you will need to visit the dealer to retrieve the unlock code for this problem your having removal of the battery has cause this to lock.Dealer usually charges $15-$20.00 for the unlock code this is the best solution.

check with a dealership for the security code and the procedure to enter the code

when battery dies the radio deems this to be that someone is trying to steal it and it goes into anti-theft mode and disables itself u need to notify a dealer the codes are dealer issued because they are considered a part of the vehicles security system call the dealer first will explain how to retrieve the radio id number which is needed

lol,sorry to laugh but i truly find it amazing how so many of these so called Guru's especially ones that are supposed "Honda Expert" can pass out so much mis-information and waste peoples valuable time!!!! On any HONDA/ACURA car with stock anti-theft radios/navi units require a 5 digit code(radio), 4 digit for navi units. When the vehicle was originally stocked in as new vehicle there were 4 places the prep tech would have made this code available. A card the size of credit card w/ S/N of device and anti theft code on it would have been placed in owners manual,warrenty packet in glove box(which after several different owners is usually lost),2 small sticker with same info would have been placed in hidden spots on car.As standard these places would be either on interior of glove box lid,on interior of center armrest lid(if available) ,or on inside back of one of the underhood fuse/relay box's.It is also noted and reported through Honda corp.,through dealership computer.if any of these card,stickers are unavailable, call dealership with vehicle VIN # & 70% of the time the dealer can retrieve lock code through computer by Vin number.Very last if all these options fail you, remove radio/or Navi unit and write down S/N of unit and either I or any Honda dealer can retrieve anti-theft code from Honda corperation and get you going again! There is absolutely no way of reprogramming a radio to new code to unit, i would like to apologize for some of the mis-leading information put out by so called experts on here,it makes the the rest of us real experts look bad.Let me know if you need the that code looked up by Vin or RADIO s/n, GOOD LUCK AND THANKS JOEL

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FREE and EASY methods to get your Honda radio UNLOCK CODE. (Dealerships usually charge)

Assuming you don't have the Anti-Theft Code and Serial Number that isfound on the credit card sized Anti-Theft Radio Identification Cardthat comes with the vehicle at the time of purchase and is usuallyfound in the glove compartment....

You have FREE options to retrieve that code by phone or on the internetBUT, the RADIO SERIAL NUMBER is REQUIRED (no matter what). (see bottomabout removing ERROR E3)

***IF your Honda was made BEFORE 2001 the serial number MAY not be accessible without removing the radio from the vehicle.***

* TO GET THE SERIAL NUMBER (so that you can get the unlock code)

1. Get something to write with and on (you'll need it to write down the serial number)
2. Put the ingnition key in and turn it until your able to turn your radio on (accessories position).
3. Then turn your radio OFF by it's knob/button (but leave the ingition key in place).
4. Hold down the preset buttons 1 and 6 at the same time.
5. Turn the radio on while pressing down both the 1 and 6buttons.(***IF your Honda doesn't have preset buttons on the radio thenhold down the top part of the 'Seek/Skip' button AND the top part ofthe 'Change Disk' button instead.*** )
6. Write down the 4 numbers you see first and then 4 more thatdisplay. These eight numbers are the SERIAL NUMBER. This is NOT yourCODE.
7. Make sure your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is handy toget the unlock code. (can be found on your insurance card, driver'sside door jam, small plate on dashboard by registration and inspectionstickers, etc)

* TO GET THE UNLOCK CODE (using the radio Serial Number and VIN)

---Internet option:

1. Go to https://radio-navicode.honda.com/ (YES, it's run BY HONDA and IT'S FREE)
2. Follow on screen instructions (Serial Number and VIN required)
3. Type in the 5 digit code into your radio. This will unlock the radio and return it to a functional state.

-OR-

---Telephone option:

1. Call American Honda Customer Relations (800) 999-1009
2. When the automated message starts 'Press 3' for 'Radio and Navigation Codes'.
3. Tell the Customer Service Agent you need your radio code. (Theywill ask for your name, your radio's serial number, VIN, etc)
4. When they give you your radio unlock code--WRITE IT DOWN and KEEP IT SAFE!
5. Type in the 5 digit code into your radio. This will unlock the radio and return it to a functional state.

* REMOVING ERROR E3

****If you entered too many wrong codes and got an ERROR E3 messagedisplaying you'll need to do an additional step for even the correctunlock code to work.****

Disconnect your negative battery terminal (or pull the radio fuse outif that's easier for you) for 30 seconds then reconnect it and then theradio will say "CODE" again and you can put in your correct unlock code.

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So what happened to begin with?
See also: http://automobiles.honda.com/information/frequently-asked-questions.aspx?Question=2

If the power from your battery to the Honda radio is interrupted theAnti-Theft feature kicks in, the radio is rendered inoperable and thescreen reads 'CODE'. You must enter in the Anti-Theft Radio Unlock Code(usually 5 digits) to make it operational again. You know that much bynow.

Two options:

1) Go to the dealer and see if they can look it up for you.

2) Pull the radio and see if code is written on the body of the radio. (Only works if radio has been replaced and seller was kind enough to write on there)

Take it to your local dealer and give them the vin number and they can look it up for you or you can call them but they prefer you bring it in so they know it's not stolen.

you are right, some Honda's have a radio code, most of the time on the radio chassis itself, but like my sisters she had to gone online and give them her VIN and they sent her the code

I need help fixing my radio on a 2006 Honda Accord...I could not find the code and after so many attempts my radio is saying ErrE and now i have found the code and now i can't start over with codes again....what can i do?