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2008 Civic radio with "code error" after new starter installed. Got this message after trying to enter radio code (have used the code in the past - it' s the right one). I entered the five digit code but nothing happened. When I tried to enter it again is when I get the error message.
Have also tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. Same error message when entering the code.
Have also tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. Same error message when entering the code.
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So either the code is wrong or your procedure is wrong.
Have you personally ever unlocked this radio using the 5 digit code you say you have?
Retrieve the electronic serial number, See if that esn matches your card or produces a different unlock code.
During code entry, I think most radios make a single beep each time a number is entered. (and fills in the letters of the word 'code' as you enter the first four digits, these are clues as to digits already entered)
a long beep when the 5th digit of the correct code activates the radio,
or multiple beeps upon entering the 5th digit of a wrong code. (sad trombone)
The radio remembers wrong button pushes sometimes even after shutoff, so wake up and pay attention:
If you get the multiple beeps BEFORE entering your 5th digit, STOP. THERE
Now it's ready to receive the first digit.of your code. .
starter. they SHOULD have disconnected the battery..
Have you personally ever unlocked this radio using the 5 digit code you say you have?
Retrieve the electronic serial number, See if that esn matches your card or produces a different unlock code.
During code entry, I think most radios make a single beep each time a number is entered. (and fills in the letters of the word 'code' as you enter the first four digits, these are clues as to digits already entered)
a long beep when the 5th digit of the correct code activates the radio,
or multiple beeps upon entering the 5th digit of a wrong code. (sad trombone)
The radio remembers wrong button pushes sometimes even after shutoff, so wake up and pay attention:
If you get the multiple beeps BEFORE entering your 5th digit, STOP. THERE
Now it's ready to receive the first digit.of your code. .
starter. they SHOULD have disconnected the battery..
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