Code Reset for navigation and radio
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Code Reset for navigation and radio
I have an 08 tl-s and for the past 2 weeks about 5-6 times when i start the car i have to put in the factory code for the navigation. Then yesterday my key and the spare key wouldnt unlock or lock my car... i finally got it unlocked and started the car.. everything had reset.. the clock.. radio.. everything.. i had to put the code back in for the navigation and radio and then it told me that it had to find the GPS again... I have no idea what is going on or why it is doing this. Anyone have any ideas to what could be going on?
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Your battery is going dead I had the same problem, except my car wouldn't start on the first key turn. I replaced my battery and my car starts fine and no longer asks for radio code. It also used to reset my clock and asked for navi code from time to time too.
My car is a 08 with the original 08 Acura battery by the way. It lasted about 3 going on 4 years.
My car is a 08 with the original 08 Acura battery by the way. It lasted about 3 going on 4 years.
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well excuse me for not being a "do it yourself" girl i dont go digging in my engine to find my battery.. i just asked a question thanks
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Give her a break guys! This is a forum where questions get asked and answered. Shouldn't be making someone feel stupid for asking anything. Unless they didn't search and asked something that has been asked 100 times
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corrosion at the terminals (clean them), if that doesn't work...then the battery is hinting at going bye bye.
OEM batteries don't last. i've been through two already (the first was at yr 3 and then the second was going poo after 3 yrs and a few months). i went with an aftermarket replacement.
a dying battery can present with a lot of different symptoms. sometimes the car will ask for codes like yours, sometimes the dash and interior lights flicker (mine did this both times), slow turnover when starting (had this too), some of the other electricals might go a little nutty for no reason whatsoever.
have you battery checked at the local auto store or at the dealer. you're probably still under the original 4 yr warranty so they may replace it for free and the next OEM battery may last another 3-4 yrs. acura puts in these 100 mos batteries, that will NEVER last the 100 mos. at most 60 mos if you're lucky.
if the car is still starting then get it over to the dealer for a battery check.
good luck.
OEM batteries don't last. i've been through two already (the first was at yr 3 and then the second was going poo after 3 yrs and a few months). i went with an aftermarket replacement.
a dying battery can present with a lot of different symptoms. sometimes the car will ask for codes like yours, sometimes the dash and interior lights flicker (mine did this both times), slow turnover when starting (had this too), some of the other electricals might go a little nutty for no reason whatsoever.
have you battery checked at the local auto store or at the dealer. you're probably still under the original 4 yr warranty so they may replace it for free and the next OEM battery may last another 3-4 yrs. acura puts in these 100 mos batteries, that will NEVER last the 100 mos. at most 60 mos if you're lucky.
if the car is still starting then get it over to the dealer for a battery check.
good luck.
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either battery is going dead or wires are coming loose.....
go to advance auto parts and get your car checked out.....they check the electrical system for free and will let you know if you need the battery replaced....
go to advance auto parts and get your car checked out.....they check the electrical system for free and will let you know if you need the battery replaced....
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Start with the battery first. If it's the original battery, replace it.
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Not really-- all I see are a bunch of plastic panels and shrouds. Yes, the battery is under the shroud outlined in red in post 9.
OP: the shrouds are removed by pulling up at the edges or finger holes if provided on some panels.
Someday you'll hate to learn the percentage of non-car people leasing or buying sports cars and sports sedans.
Those of us that know a little more about cars can help those that know less, regardless if they are car people or not.
Also a possibility of corrosion on the terminals, or combination of bad battery, corrosion and loose terminal clamps/ends.
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OP: the shrouds are removed by pulling up at the edges or finger holes if provided on some panels.
Someday you'll hate to learn the percentage of non-car people leasing or buying sports cars and sports sedans.
Those of us that know a little more about cars can help those that know less, regardless if they are car people or not.
Also a possibility of corrosion on the terminals, or combination of bad battery, corrosion and loose terminal clamps/ends.
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Start with the battery first. If it's the original battery, replace it.
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Not really-- all I see are a bunch of plastic panels and shrouds. Yes, the battery is under the shroud outlined in red in post 9.
OP: the shrouds are removed by pulling up at the edges or finger holes if provided on some panels.
Someday you'll hate to learn the percentage of non-car people leasing or buying sports cars and sports sedans.
Those of us that know a little more about cars can help those that know less, regardless if they are car people or not.
Also a possibility of corrosion on the terminals, or combination of bad battery, corrosion and loose terminal clamps/ends.
Welcome to AZ.
Not really-- all I see are a bunch of plastic panels and shrouds. Yes, the battery is under the shroud outlined in red in post 9.
OP: the shrouds are removed by pulling up at the edges or finger holes if provided on some panels.
Someday you'll hate to learn the percentage of non-car people leasing or buying sports cars and sports sedans.
Those of us that know a little more about cars can help those that know less, regardless if they are car people or not.
Also a possibility of corrosion on the terminals, or combination of bad battery, corrosion and loose terminal clamps/ends.
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This forum is information based. It's that simple. Not everyone is as logical as you. If your going to be an asshole, I'll show you the door. Get it?
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I have an 08 tl-s and for the past 2 weeks about 5-6 times when i start the car i have to put in the factory code for the navigation. Then yesterday my key and the spare key wouldnt unlock or lock my car... i finally got it unlocked and started the car.. everything had reset.. the clock.. radio.. everything.. i had to put the code back in for the navigation and radio and then it told me that it had to find the GPS again... I have no idea what is going on or why it is doing this. Anyone have any ideas to what could be going on?
Apologize by the way if I sounded offensive-- didn't mean too.
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I love you too. lol.
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Thanks guys. I am going to bring it to Autozone tomorrow.. just figured before i opened the hood i should ask where the battery is. didnt know it was labeled on the plastic.
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damn i didnt know you were a chic....i would have helped out more
but yeah, they (Autozone/Advance Auto Parts) usually do a load and start up test on the battery to determine if its your battery thats causing problems....
also if you wanna buy the battery from AAP (Advance Auto Parts), buy it online and use the code BATX to save 25%....select pick up in store, go to the store and they will install it for free and recycle your old one for you as well....
I got the autocraft gold battery in my girls lexus....going great so far (5-6 monts) and it comes with a 3 year replace warranty and 7 years of prorated warranty....walked out the store paying 80 some bucks (including tax).......
but yeah, they (Autozone/Advance Auto Parts) usually do a load and start up test on the battery to determine if its your battery thats causing problems....
also if you wanna buy the battery from AAP (Advance Auto Parts), buy it online and use the code BATX to save 25%....select pick up in store, go to the store and they will install it for free and recycle your old one for you as well....
I got the autocraft gold battery in my girls lexus....going great so far (5-6 monts) and it comes with a 3 year replace warranty and 7 years of prorated warranty....walked out the store paying 80 some bucks (including tax).......
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thanks swoosh. my name is jaciedoll19 on here.. dont know to many guys with the name jacie haha
thanks for the code for the battery, ill definitely look everything up online. =)
thanks for the code for the battery, ill definitely look everything up online. =)
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^^^ hahaha I for 1 do not read the username at all hahahah
good reason to start doing it LOL....
and no problem....we are all here to help, except the moderators
PS: red text = sarcasm
good reason to start doing it LOL....
and no problem....we are all here to help, except the moderators
PS: red text = sarcasm
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first time for everything. guess youll be more aware next time hahaha
appreciate the help from everyone, especially the moderators.
and i know some stuff about cars.. just not everything.. i havent had this car for even a year yet. still learning things
appreciate the help from everyone, especially the moderators.
and i know some stuff about cars.. just not everything.. i havent had this car for even a year yet. still learning things
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^^^ if you feel the TL is a performance based luxury car, you FAIL....
TL is a Luxury car....we have to sacrifice the luxury to make it run quicker.....
335i, IS3550, G35 are performance based luxury cars.....
TL is a Luxury car....we have to sacrifice the luxury to make it run quicker.....
335i, IS3550, G35 are performance based luxury cars.....
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I would not completely agree, technically its classified as "sports-luxury", but now we're just nitpicking :-D.
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^^^ we are deviating from the topic but i dont go by how its classified....
Tell me 5 performance features of the TL ? I can name 10 Luxury features....
Now tell me 5 performance features of 335i/C350/G35....
Yes the TL-S is a sports-luxury.....not the TL....
Tell me 5 performance features of the TL ? I can name 10 Luxury features....
Now tell me 5 performance features of 335i/C350/G35....
Yes the TL-S is a sports-luxury.....not the TL....
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^^^ imma use justn formula here...
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