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Digiti123
06-12-2002, 07:58 AM
I received my 1998 Accord from the dealer last Friday. I find from information on the internet that if my battery cable is disconnected my radio will not work again until I input the unique radio code in some way. I contacted the dealer and they told me I would have to pull the radio to get serial number then they may be able to help me. Is there a way to get this code without this hassle from just using the VIN? Am I getting the run around? I am the second owner of this car so that the code was not provided. Thanks.
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R.Q.
Rob Jones
06-12-2002, 08:42 AM
A few suggestions. Try looking on the trunk for a little white sticker with some numbers on it, the driver side door jam, or the glove box. I think it is a 5 digit code. The dealer should be able to get it with the VIN. Try calling another dealer.

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JacksonSi
06-12-2002, 10:53 AM
No Honda dealer will do it off the Vin#, thats not how the track the radio codes. You will have to pull the stereo out and get the Serial# and stuff off the deck. Sucks but.......http://www.clubhonda.com/images/ubbicons/shrug.gif

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Rob Jones
06-12-2002, 01:26 PM
damn I thought they could that sucks big donkey.

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JacksonSi
06-12-2002, 01:37 PM
Yes, yes is does! :(

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Rob Jones
06-14-2002, 08:29 AM
digiti123 did you ever get that taken care of?

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Digiti123
06-14-2002, 09:02 AM
Not yet. The dealer is supposed to get back to me soon though.I will keep you updated.
Digiti123
06-14-2002, 07:58 PM
I read in the Haynes Honda Accord 1998-1999 manual for my car that the code is retained if the fuse[no.9 20amp] for the radio is pulled and the battery remains connected.Is this correct?
Paradox
06-15-2002, 09:42 PM
it is on the CRV

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19civic99
06-16-2002, 01:42 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Digiti123:
I read in the Haynes Honda Accord 1998-1999 manual for my car that the code is retained if the fuse[no.9 20amp] for the radio is pulled and the battery remains connected.Is this correct?[/quote]


No idea?? i would just give the car to the dealership and let them deal with it.

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Digiti123
06-17-2002, 01:15 PM
Well this is the latest information I got from my dealer: Since my car is a 1998 Honda Accord LX not an EX there is no anti-theft radio code necessary to input for my car.Does this sound right to anyone?
Rob Jones
06-18-2002, 06:18 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Digiti123:
Well this is the latest information I got from my dealer: Since my car is a 1998 Honda Accord LX not an EX there is no anti-theft radio code necessary to input for my car.Does this sound right to anyone?[/quote]

Not sure but if they say so. Try it and see and if they are right. Cool. If they are wrong call them and bitch.

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JacksonSi
06-18-2002, 09:00 AM
Does the deck have a little red blinking light on it? If so...you need a code.

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Digiti123
06-19-2002, 08:15 AM
No there is no blinking red light on the radio.So hopefully I am home free.
JacksonSi
06-19-2002, 11:31 AM
Sound like it. All the anti-theif radios have little red lights on them. So just plug it in and go!

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trboaccord
06-25-2002, 10:24 AM
Did the radio work for ya???