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[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Well..i just got an '01 civic ex used under the certified program..i was reading through the certified program book and it said that i should have a radio code in the glove compartment..well i didnt see one, so i went to my honda dealer..i told them i didnt get one and they said they would look in the computers at the dealership to see if it was listed and then they would call me back..its been 3 days already n they still havent called..also i asked them would i be charged to get the radio code, n they said yes..how could that be? i never got one..lol...is there neway i can find my radio code or is there a product that keeps the car powered when my batt is disconnected or removed?
Thanks,
NiCk aKa y.0. KiLLa

 
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Hmm... THey told me that if I ever lost my card then they always have the number. I don't think you should be charged for it though, since its YOUR code for YOUR car that you're buying. It's not like you're making them do any service, except looking up numbers that they should have filed on the computer or something. But, I guess the only option is to try to go again and wait, or maybe another Honda dealer may have it...? Good luck bro. Worse case scenario, buy a new deck :P

 
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The code is not IN the glove box, but somwhere on the side, usually. A little white sticker with some numbers on it, one of them a 5 digit number.

No, they should NOT charge for the code.

Look around all the nooks inside and around and under the glovebox for a white sticker again.

I have instructions for getting the code out of the radio somewhere, I'll post it if I run across it again.

 
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It comes on a card... looks like any other credit card or whatever... and mine came in the ziplock baggy thing that held all the stuff like owners manual, warranty info, blah blah blah, and radio code card... it's white with blue lettering on it...

 
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lol i found that sticker when i got my civic, dealer gave me the card also. I ripped up the sticker in the glove compartment as fast as i could, lol i'm sure many people have left that sticker in and just makes it easier/worthwhile for thieves.

Funy thing also is when i took delivery the salesman wrote my key code along with radio code as "courtesy" inside my owners manuel and told me to keep it in the car. (incase of anything) (anything like my car getting stolen)

 
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^what a moron.

 
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You might as well write the number on the dashboard - who the hell would steal a factory radio out of a Civic? They're completely worthless, and it'd be difficult to make them work with any other car.

 
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Take a deep breath... Count from one to five slowly and count back to 1 slowly. Take a deep breath again and let it out slowly. Are you guys calm now?

Ok this is not rocket science, open your trunk, now look under the trunk, you will find a small sticker with a five digit number. That is your radio code.

Your friendly forum helper EmanEX.

 
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nope..juss checked the trunk..all i saw was my vin #...o0 well the dealer never gave me the radio code..perhaps they have it stored in the computers..i will check it out when i go for my oil change

 
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I'm sure that they have the code in the trunk lid. Thats where I had mine. Its a small .25"x1" sticker and I also have a 01 EX.

 
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my 04 LX came with the credit card thinggy with the code in it.

Also, to help me with the code in case I lost the card, I have it on my Honda Owners Link and I dont have to write down the number to my owners manual.

Like what VTEC01EX said, what are the chances that someone would steal a stock radio anyway[?]

 
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Seriously..... Keycode + Stock Radio = Useless.
Who wants it???

That's why I'm keeping mine.

 
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I believe it is only 6 numbers long so you can try all 46656 possible codes until you find the right one.....

 
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^No it will only take 10 entries.

 
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dis-regard ,dis-regard, over kshhhh

 
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I have an 01 EX too...in the trunk was only the VIN. I found mine in my glove box....thank GOD! I'd hate to have someone break into my car and take my radio :_(

whatever...

 
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Nope. Don't have a sticker in my trunk either.
*edit* The radio code is a hash of the serial number. There are websites which will calculate the unlock code based upon the serial number for a nominal fee of $20 or so. Also, I'm pretty sure you don't need to remove the radio to find out the serial number.

 
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And then what? Will it lock up or something? If that be the case then how does one get it unlocked...other wise this could cause an ugly prank war...

 
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Yes it does lock up. When it does lock up, you must leave the power on for 1h before you get another 10 tries. To get another 10 tries immediately, you must disconnect the power for a few minutes.

 
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All I know is that did have a small sticker with the code on the trunk. I remember because I needed the code and the local dealer would charge me $60 to give it to me. I then when to another dealer and he says that some Hondas have the code in a sticker under the trunk and that the other dealer shouldn’t have to charge me. So I when to the parking lot and opened my trunk and there it was.

 
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OK, found it. This will display the radio anti-theft serial number.

1. The display must read COdE to get the serial number.
2. Turn off radio.
3. Press and hold #1 and #6 buttons, and turn on the radio. The radio will display a U and four digits. For example, U1004. These are the first 4 digits of the serial number. Then the radio will display an L and four digits, i.e. L8564. These are the last 4 digits of the serial number. Write these down. Honda can enter these digits into their service computer and get the corresponding code for you.

Hope this helps.

 
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^ I wish I knew that. I just disasembled the middle dash and got the serial # of the back of the radio. Honda has a sheet that has all of the codes for the stock radios. You have to show them a serial # and prof of ownership of the car. And it is free.

 
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I dont have a sticker on my 01 EX either, I checked for it just for fun today.