Your car’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code in the Preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from five digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.
You should have received a card with your manual(if you have one) that lists your audio system’s code number and serial number. If you don't have the card, you can get the code number from your Honda dealer, but to do this, you will need the system’s serial number, or maybe the accord's vin number.
You will see ‘‘Code’’ in the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. Use the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit code. If it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.
This is probably the case. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: 1998 Honda Accord EX V6 2 Door - Radio Error Code on Display
No-one is ever particularly happy to here this, but this is the way it is; we do have to keep in mind that the original idea of codes on radios was to prevent people who steal them from being able to use them.
So, if an audio unit with theft protection is disconnected from electrical power, you must enter a unique code number into the unit or it will not work. This code and the audio unit’s serial number are listed on the anti-theft ID card that comes with the vehicle. If this card is lost, you must obtain the audio unit serial number in order to get the radio code (some people say that they have found the code on a sticker inside the glove compartment, but I wouldn’t count on that). Some newer vehicles allow you to retrieve the audio unit serial number electronically from the radio. Refer to your owner’s manual for the specific procedure (the following usually will work: Turn the radio off. Push the preset 1, preset 6, and power buttons at the same time, then quickly release. The serial number will come up in two sets of numbers.)
Some older vehicles (model year 2003 and older) require a visit to the dealer in order to retrieve the audio unit serial number (or you can remove the unit and get the serial number from the back of the radio). Once you have the audio unit serial number, you can call Auto Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 or have the dealer look up the radio code.
Here is the URL for the Honda Owner page. If you register (no charge) you are able to get radio codes using the VIN number of your car, the serial number of your radio, and the Phone Number and Zip Code that you give them when you register.
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?page=%2Fprod%5Fhome%2Easp
Hope this helps you with the process.
SOURCE: I had to replace the battery on my 2006 honda
2 solutions,
one: contact dealer and ask him to reset the lockout code.
two: go to www.radio-code.com and have your make model and year etc. and you'll get it there.
SOURCE: i replaced my battery in
Very common problem - especially if you did not buy the car new. The dealer can override the code in your radio and reprogram it with a PIN code that you can remember in case it happens again. (It will happen again anytime the battery runs dead or is disconnected) Make sure you take your picture ID and proof of registration with you to the dealer because they are not "supposed" to unlock a radio for anyone except the registered owner of the car. This is to prevent someone from stealing your radio and using it in another car.
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