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Honda radio code

Honda codes are checked by our team and emailed to you within 2 hours (8am–8pm). Early Philips units (HO serials) are instant.

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Step 1

Which Honda radio do you have?

Find the serial for your radio below. The serial tells us exactly which unit it is.

Honda

Team-checked · within 2 hours (8am–8pm)

Honda, Alpine, Panasonic, Bosch and Alps built units

Serial: U/L pair, S/N, or label serial · e.g. U2154 L2135

Check the handbook wallet for the anti-theft card first.
Ignition on, radio off: hold presets 1 and 6, then press power. A U and L pair appears.
Touchscreen (2013+): Settings › System › Detailed information.
Navigation (2003–2012): hold MAP/GUIDE, MENU and CANCEL.

Honda Philips (early 1990s)

Not available

Philips 22DC681/02, 22DC680/90 and related chassis

Serial: 14 characters starting HO · e.g. HO681AA9170550

Not shown on screen — remove the radio.
Copy the 14-character serial starting HO from the label or case.
U/L pair, S/N or 8-digit serial? Use the main Honda panel.

Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.

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Step 2

How to enter your Honda radio code

Once you have your code, key it in like this.

Most codes are 5 digits: press presets 1–6, one press per digit.
Touchscreens: use the keypad and press ENTER.

Locked out? ERR — leave the ignition on for 1 hour.

What we cover

U/L serial pairs, S/N serials, touchscreen and navigation units
Early 1990s Philips units (HO serials) — instant

Popular models

Civic
Jazz
CR-V
Accord
HR-V
FR-V
Insight

Years: All years. The serial decides — radios are often swapped between cars.

What we can’t do (yet)

Nothing specific — the free check tells you instantly if your serial is one we can’t do.

We tell you before you pay. Ask us about another radio →

Radio showing LOCKED, WAIT or SAFE?

Don’t keep guessing — each wrong try adds a delay. See how to clear it safely.

FAQ

Honda radio code questions

How do I find my Honda radio serial?

Ignition on, radio off: hold presets 1 and 6 and press power. Two screens appear — a U and an L number. Type both. Touchscreens: Settings › System › Detailed information.

Why is Honda not instant?

Honda issues codes from its own database, so a person checks yours. It is done within 2 hours (8am–8pm) and costs the same.

My Honda radio says ERR.

Too many wrong tries. Leave the ignition on for an hour, then try again.