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Hey so I have a 2011 CRZ. Every time I start the vehicle it is asking for the radio code. Battery is new terminals and cables are new. Any ideas or had this issue would be appreciated.
2011 CRZ Radio Code
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In the case of my 2013 CR-Z the code was on a card in the owners manual package which was sealed in a small plastic bag.
If it keeps asking for the code and car starts you may want to have the battery load tested. I see you have had the cables and battery replaced have you cleaned the terminals and made sure they are clean and tight? If you have the code and have replaced the cables and they are tight you may need to have a mechanic look at the battery and cables to make sure they were installed properly with all connections needed.
I noticed the posts on mine are very small and I had to re-tighten the clamps after cleaning the corrosion off of them. Paste of baking soda and water works well for this and a Battery terminal brush.
There is supposed to be power provided to the radio when the car is off to keep the memory alive. Check your fuses. The fuse for this function maybe blown but rest of radio is fine or new cables are missing one of the connections.
If it keeps asking for the code and car starts you may want to have the battery load tested. I see you have had the cables and battery replaced have you cleaned the terminals and made sure they are clean and tight? If you have the code and have replaced the cables and they are tight you may need to have a mechanic look at the battery and cables to make sure they were installed properly with all connections needed.
I noticed the posts on mine are very small and I had to re-tighten the clamps after cleaning the corrosion off of them. Paste of baking soda and water works well for this and a Battery terminal brush.
There is supposed to be power provided to the radio when the car is off to keep the memory alive. Check your fuses. The fuse for this function maybe blown but rest of radio is fine or new cables are missing one of the connections.
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Mine was on the little panel at the way back for the cabin air filter, not on the glovebox door.
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At first glance, I thought you said you were entering the valid radio code, but after that, it would ask for it again, upon each start-up. Evidently, you need to look it up, since you actually can't find the 5-digit code. Go to this site, and enter your information to retrieve it:
Honda Radio / Navigation Code Retrieval and Reset Instructions
The official Honda site-instructions for radio/navigation code retrieval. Learn how to find your unique code and reset your Honda audio and navi systems.
radio-navicode.honda.com
This is an easy fix. Go here Honda Radio / Navigation Code Retrieval and Reset Instructions
To get your serial number, turn off the radio, hold buttons 1 and 6 and at the same time turn the radio on. The serial will be displayed (the last 8 digits, to be precise. That's all you need)
Enter the device serial and your vin into the web page and you'll get a ton of possible codes. You'll have to try one by one until you get to the one that works
Edit: You do have to remove the radio if it's a navigation unit. You can't retreive the serial number electronically, according to the website.
To get your serial number, turn off the radio, hold buttons 1 and 6 and at the same time turn the radio on. The serial will be displayed (the last 8 digits, to be precise. That's all you need)
Enter the device serial and your vin into the web page and you'll get a ton of possible codes. You'll have to try one by one until you get to the one that works
If you use the serial that's printed on the label, only enter the last 8 digits! If you enter the whole thing, the website will tell you that no code could be found. I even called Honda before I realized this and they didn't know this either. But there's no need to remove the radio.
Edit: You do have to remove the radio if it's a navigation unit. You can't retreive the serial number electronically, according to the website.
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Hi
Does this work globally please - I note it's a US website.
Also I have the Nav unit, does this also show the serial number via the same button combo?
Thanks.
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You might be able to access by pressing these three buttons at the same time:
MAPguide
Info
Cancel
I know that will let you enter a set-up screen, where you can navigate to different menus, but I don't know if it allows access to the menus while it is waiting for a radio code to initialize after a loss of power (I've only accessed that menu after the rest of the system was up and running normally.)
I would imagine it does if you have the serial number. If you don't, though, then no, it won't work.
On the Website it says the following:
"There are several places to find your navigation unit's serial number:
The Navigation Anti-Theft Code and the device unit's serial number are listed on the anti-theft ID card that comes with the vehicle. The card is usually placed in the glove box at the time of delivery.
The navigation system serial number label is located on the control unit. This is where the removable DVD is stored. For information on where to locate your navigation system control unit, refer to the Navigation System manual supplied with your vehicle ("Changing the DVD") or consult your dealership. If the label is not viewable once the control unit is located, consult your dealership for assistance.
Note: The serial number cannot be obtained electonically on the navigation screen."
I'm sure the serial is printed on the actual head unit, so you'd have to remove it and look for it. I'm sure that if you can find the serial, then you can get the code you need.
Removing the head unit is super easy, it only takes like 5 minutes. You don't even have to disconnect it, just pull it out and take a pic of the label. Then look for the serial number, usually markes S/N
Remember to only input the last 8 digits of the serial, not the whole thing.
There's also this website you can try
How to Retrieve your Honda Radio and Navi Code [FREE UNLOCK]
Need the code for your Honda radio or navigation? Unlock now from only the serial number. Works for Civic, Accord, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot, Fit, Element... Get your code now!
hondaradiocodes.com
it's not the same code for every radio. That's the code for your specific radio. Assuming all radios use a 5-digit code, codes range from 11111 to 66666, and my math is right, there are 7776 different codes any radio could have.
Oh well
I made the dealer give me my code. I never paid for it. I paid for the car, radio came stock in the car so I have to have the code. That's all there is to it.
You can use this online Honda radio code generator to get your code for free.
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That's an interesting printout @Jamesldrury .
I'm trying to make sense of it like what's with the codes for other vehicles?
Is it possible for different models to have radios with an identical serial number. . But then what would be the reason
*20 seconds later just realized this is from 2020 😆
As far as I can tell it's based upon model and year and like last 6 or 7 of the Vin. I'm assuming that I took a pic of the page the dealer printed out when I needed the radio code for the 12 crz ex.That's an interesting printout @Jamesldrury .
I'm trying to make sense of it like what's with the codes for other vehicles?
Is it possible for different models to have radios with an identical serial number. . But then what would be the reason
*20 seconds later just realized this is from 2020 😆
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If you use the link above be sure to give it a throwaway email- it makes you agree to receive a "blog newsletter" aka spam.
I got codes a while back from a more official site that was spam-free, I don't recall the exact link. I got a page with dozens of possible codes but to date I've never needed to use them, so I have no idea if only one actually works or if multiple ones do.
I got codes a while back from a more official site that was spam-free, I don't recall the exact link. I got a page with dozens of possible codes but to date I've never needed to use them, so I have no idea if only one actually works or if multiple ones do.
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