How do I retrieve radio code from my Honda?

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This article looks into the common problem of retrieving radio code
from a Honda factory radio. It is produced by Benchmark Automotive
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If you have recently purchased a Honda from some one and have your
battery replaced, there is a good chance you will need your radio code
to reactivate your factory stereo system. Honda amount few other
manufactures has used the radio code as a theft deterring system,
unfortunately it has caused the owners more headaches than the
thieves. If you purchased your Honda since new, your sales person
should have explained the radio code to you during your delivery.
These security codes consist of 5 digit numeric value, usually printed
on a piece of laminated paper. If you purchased your Honda as a used
vehicle, you may not have got the radio code from the previous owner.
Contrary to popular belief Honda service department are not inter
linked with each other. Therefore which ever the original dealership
your used Honda came from will most likely have your radio code on
file. By calling your nearest Honda dealer even though it's not the
original selling dealer can be a completely waste of time.

If you have lost your radio code there are few ways you can retrieve
it, for one calling the original selling dealer and ask the service
department to pull up your file. Due to added security today, they may
ask you to verify your ownership before giving that information to
you. You can also remove the factory radio from its deck, and decode
the code using the serial number printed at the back of the radio.
This approach is more costly due to the fact a technician will need to
remove the radio from the car. The average cost of this operation can
range from $90 to $120 and it should be the last resort for you to
think of. A convenient new feature that was added to the 2003 and
newer models will allow you to retrieve the radio code yourself. This
operation is relatively simple! You should hold down the first and
last radio button for about 10 seconds, a code will be generated on
the screen of your radio. Write that down! Although it is not your
radio code, but with this you can decode your real radio code by
walking into your local dealership and ask the service or parts
department to decode it for you.

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