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My 2018 SI did not have the code in the glove compartment either, although the manual indicated it should be there.
Unless the Dealer has a record of the Radio serial number or it's password (doubtfull), they might need to remove the radio to get to the serial number printed on the unit .. something you do not want to attempt yourself unless you know better.
(The Dealer may have a way to get the Code from Honda, with just the VIN #, but the owner does not have that ability, (nor does a Thief - hopefully)
When the Radio was working, It is possible to get it to display it's serial number.
For those that do not know their code, and cannot find it in their glove compartment, or in any of the car's documentation, it might be worth their time to make sure they get that serial number, and thereafter the Code, so that if this happens to them, it's a VERY easy thing to just enter the code themselves.
SO, Here is now to get the Serial Number of a working radio, WITHOUT having to remove the radio, to read the serial number on the Label.
Strongly recommend you keep this information safe, and NOT in the Glove Box !!
The Glove Box really defeats the whole Anti-Thief- security process !!!
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WARNING: The serial number can be found behind some Hidden Menus.
These are Hidden for a reason -- if the owner goes into these setting, and by mistake changes certain options, they can screw up/lock up/stop the radio from working.
If you try to access any other option on these secret Menu screens, you stand the risk of doing some severe damage, and even your Dealer probably cannot correct what you have messed up.
IF you mess this up, after this warning, I take no responsibility for what problem you might create.
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Step 1:
(2018) Starting from the HOME screen, press the following 3 buttons for about 5 seconds, until you get the 1st Hidden menu Screen
(2019) Starting from the HOME screen, press the following 3 buttons for about 5 seconds, until you get the 1st Hidden menu Screen
Step 2: When viewing this 1st Hidden Menu screen, select (Touch) the Lower 1/2 of the screen.
(Detail Information and Settings)
Step 3.
Select UNIT CHECK
Step 4:
Select HMI Unit
Step 5
View the Serial Number and make a note of it.
Note: I have Photo-shopped out the last 4 characters of my Serial # (Paranoid !!)
Step 6.
Use the RETURN button on the TOP Right, to step back, all the way back to the original HOME screen.
(You need to press RETURNs, you cannot just select the HOME Button on the unit)
Once again:
If you go into any other options and you are not 100% sure what you are doing, you can screw things up, even by just ENTERING those options !!! ie CAMERA CALIBRATION !!! do not enter !!!!
Now you have the Radio SERIAL NUMBER, and you know your own Vin # (see your Registration, Insurance card etc), you can go to the Honda website, and enter those 2 pieces of information, and it will return you your RADIO CODE #
https://radio-navicode.honda.com/
You only need enter the Vin# & the Serial Number.
If you are concerned about giving phone number/email/zip etc, just put in made up ones. !!!
You will get your Code on the Webpage, (no need to get it via an email, + masses of junk mail !! )
Note: This assumes it is the Original factory Radio, that was installed into the car at the factory.
If it is a replacement, you will need to get your Dealer to help you get the code.
PLEASE: Be careful to follow these instructions precisely !!!
Unless the Dealer has a record of the Radio serial number or it's password (doubtfull), they might need to remove the radio to get to the serial number printed on the unit .. something you do not want to attempt yourself unless you know better.
(The Dealer may have a way to get the Code from Honda, with just the VIN #, but the owner does not have that ability, (nor does a Thief - hopefully)
When the Radio was working, It is possible to get it to display it's serial number.
For those that do not know their code, and cannot find it in their glove compartment, or in any of the car's documentation, it might be worth their time to make sure they get that serial number, and thereafter the Code, so that if this happens to them, it's a VERY easy thing to just enter the code themselves.
SO, Here is now to get the Serial Number of a working radio, WITHOUT having to remove the radio, to read the serial number on the Label.
Strongly recommend you keep this information safe, and NOT in the Glove Box !!
The Glove Box really defeats the whole Anti-Thief- security process !!!
*************************************************
WARNING: The serial number can be found behind some Hidden Menus.
These are Hidden for a reason -- if the owner goes into these setting, and by mistake changes certain options, they can screw up/lock up/stop the radio from working.
BE VERY CAREFUL.
The procedure below is SAFE, of you following it EXACTLY, because you are only viewing information.If you try to access any other option on these secret Menu screens, you stand the risk of doing some severe damage, and even your Dealer probably cannot correct what you have messed up.
IF you mess this up, after this warning, I take no responsibility for what problem you might create.
DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
*************************************************
Step 1:
(2018) Starting from the HOME screen, press the following 3 buttons for about 5 seconds, until you get the 1st Hidden menu Screen
(2019) Starting from the HOME screen, press the following 3 buttons for about 5 seconds, until you get the 1st Hidden menu Screen
Step 2: When viewing this 1st Hidden Menu screen, select (Touch) the Lower 1/2 of the screen.
(Detail Information and Settings)
Step 3.
Select UNIT CHECK
Step 4:
Select HMI Unit
Step 5
View the Serial Number and make a note of it.
Note: I have Photo-shopped out the last 4 characters of my Serial # (Paranoid !!)
Step 6.
Use the RETURN button on the TOP Right, to step back, all the way back to the original HOME screen.
(You need to press RETURNs, you cannot just select the HOME Button on the unit)
Once again:
If you go into any other options and you are not 100% sure what you are doing, you can screw things up, even by just ENTERING those options !!! ie CAMERA CALIBRATION !!! do not enter !!!!
Now you have the Radio SERIAL NUMBER, and you know your own Vin # (see your Registration, Insurance card etc), you can go to the Honda website, and enter those 2 pieces of information, and it will return you your RADIO CODE #
https://radio-navicode.honda.com/
You only need enter the Vin# & the Serial Number.
If you are concerned about giving phone number/email/zip etc, just put in made up ones. !!!
You will get your Code on the Webpage, (no need to get it via an email, + masses of junk mail !! )
Note: This assumes it is the Original factory Radio, that was installed into the car at the factory.
If it is a replacement, you will need to get your Dealer to help you get the code.
PLEASE: Be careful to follow these instructions precisely !!!
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