Easy fix for radio codes not working
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Easy fix for radio codes not working
I read a few posts on this site about error messages with radio codes, its hard to find an underground garage, you dont have to be totally underground, i live in Rockland county NY, i went to the palisades mall, there is a garage under the mall, its only 1 level below, i went deep into the lot and instantly my code worked, no need to take anything apart, you can even use a tunnel, NYC has many tunnels for those of you who live in NY area. I called the dealer and of course they said, its 100 dollars to fix!
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i think this is a fluke. the radio doesn't communicate to acura headquarters or anything like that. the code is physically inside the unit and can't be changed. i can't see any reason why being underground would help you...
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There is another thread on this. It is not a fluke. Basically the radio needs to not be receiving a signal. Going into an underground garage is the same as pulling the antenna cable.
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thanks alot for the information guys. it's been snowing for the past couple of days and i was very sad that i'd have to do so much work on my car to unplug the antenna just to get the radio reset. time to google me a tunnel. haha
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Here is a quickie that worked for me.
1) Make sure the stereo displays 'Code' and not Err1-9/E, if you need to reset it unplug the battery connectors (first black then red), make the loose cable touch for a couple of seconds, and reconnect the cables to the battery.
2) Power stereo on immediately press CD a few times, and enter the code.![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Let the community know if this works for others.
If you need to get the anti theft code for free
call Acura client services at 1-800-382-2238. They will require
- VIN #
- Proof of ownership (you can fax in your registration/title)
- S/N of the stereo (you can get that by pressing 1 & 6 and then powering on the stereo)
1) Make sure the stereo displays 'Code' and not Err1-9/E, if you need to reset it unplug the battery connectors (first black then red), make the loose cable touch for a couple of seconds, and reconnect the cables to the battery.
2) Power stereo on immediately press CD a few times, and enter the code.
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Let the community know if this works for others.
If you need to get the anti theft code for free
![Yes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/yes.gif)
- VIN #
- Proof of ownership (you can fax in your registration/title)
- S/N of the stereo (you can get that by pressing 1 & 6 and then powering on the stereo)
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