I just took my car to a shop to get my hood replaced (car accident), and when I got it back, the Stereo system wouldn't work! It's a standard BOSE system that came with my 2000 TL, and when I turn it on, it keeps asking for a code!

and of course, being the impatient person I am, I keep pushing in random numbers for kicks (none of them working of course) until the system eventually locks out and I can't key in any more codes!

HOW DO I GET THE SYSTEM TO ALLOW ME TO PUNCH IN NEW CODES AND WHERE CAN I GET THE CODE TO THE SYSTEM?

 

go to any dealer - they will look it up for you based on your cars VIN number. You may need to bring some proof of ownership with you.

 

Unplug your battery for a few mins. Resets the system.

 

This isn't going to reset the security code for the audio system. Check your owner's manual, sometimes the dealership with give you a card with the security code. I've also read of the code being located on the fuse box panel, under the "not and ashtray", and also located on the wood trim adjacent to the audio system.

If all else fails, you can call a dealership and give them the pin number. They can easily find the code for you. However, some dealerships will charge upwards of $40 for this service.

 

I dont think it does, the complete system locks down doesnt it so it prevents the theives from guessing the code?

 

Unplugging the battery will not allow the headunit to function - it requires your specific radio code.

Pay a visit to or call an Acura dealer or Honda (Acura) customer service and give them your Vehicle Identification Number (located on the bottom of the windshield on the driver's side and on your vehicle registration). They can give you the code after verifying that you are the current owner. And btw, I wouldn't pay any money for that..all they do is type it into the computer for a search!

 

look under the fuse box cover under the hood

ACS told me they put it in various places..

 

it's a 5 digit code

in a white sticker

 

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It is too late for that, if he ran out of chances already isnt it?

 

Dude! Call your dealer and ask them where the sticker is lol...

Mine was on the driver side of my glove box.... It was the four digit number I think... they will check it for you according to your vin number... Good Luck !

Stay Cool

 

this happened to me. just call your dealer from your car and tell them what happened. the service manager will ask you to hold down preset 1 and 6 and turn the car on. the radio will give you an id number. he will then take that number and use it to look up your security code. its very easy and simple. they will do it right over the phone

 

Thanks a lot guys, I got it fixed

 

You have to go to the selling dealer, not just any acura dealer..I already had this problem.

 

If they are doing it right over the phone, whats the whole point of the security feature, if you can just call up and get the info.....

 

not true - I got my car from a Honda dealership in Kingwood, and the Acura dealership here in Oklahoma City will look up a code as long as you bring in your title or other proof of ownership.
They arent supposed to do that - you can call Acura customer care and report that - actually you should do that if that ever happens. They are supposed to see you in person with the car and proof of ownership.

 

Thanks guys, but yeah I had to go to the dealership I bought it, but I did it all over the phone. Just gave them the VIN number and they gave me the code.