How do you find out the security code for the radio of my 2005 Honda Ex Special Editon Civic?

Answer 1

My car, same make and model as the one in question here, needed a jump; however, the cables got accidentally crossed for a brief second. But, that was long enough to to put radio into shock; thus, putting it into security mode requiring the reset code. No longer having the original books, I searched all over the net for an answer. Here is what I found and how I did it. Final answer first. Look inside the glovebox, there is, as in my case, a little white sticker with 2 sets of numbers, one with 5 numbers, and a longer one (think this is some sort of serial number). Anyway, the short 5-number set, was THE code. If you tried to no avail priot to knowing this, you probably put the radio into an error mode requiring the radio and or the car to be off for at least 30 minutes before it will let you try again. That little label may be somewhere else if not in the glovebox. If you cannot find it, there is another way to retrive it. First you need a serial number or a set of 2 alpha numeric codes. With car and radio off, turn car on, doesnt have to be started, just accesory mode. Then, WHILE HOLDING DOWN the numbers on the radio, 1 and 6, turn the radio on, it will display ONE set, then ANOTHER set of numbers both beginning with a letter. It will repeat them until you turn the radio/car off. Write them down. These 2 'codes' will enable a Honda dealership service center person to retrieve the appropriate code for THAT radion. You will also most likely need the VIN # and possibly name and address of the owner. You may also be able to do this online at THIS Honda website:

https://radio-navicode.Honda.com/

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

i had to take the radio out and give the dealership the serial number on the back of the unit. From there, they were able to give me one....and it was after they told me that they didnt have one.

Been there! The code is in your glove box, a white sticker on the inside left "wall".

Answer 3

you need to take off your battery cable for 30 minites and then try it again this should reset it.