[macfantn]

Figures just paid off my car now my cd player is acting up. When I load a CD it takes 1-2 minutes to read the disc then it spits the disc out and just flashes the word disc on the display. Anyone have any suggestions of what might cause this? I've search on google and haven't had much luck.

[ghporter]

You could pull the player's fuse and let it sit for a short time. Or maybe better yet, pull the MAIN fuse. The processor in the player could simply need a "hard reboot." I had a flaky player straighten right up after my factory battery was replaced and I had to re-enter my anti-theft code...

[Art Vandelay]

Time to buy a new car.

[imitchellg5]

Just disconnect your battery and reconnect it and put in the code.

[phantomdragonz]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

Just disconnect your battery and reconnect it and put in the code.

some dealers charge for that code, the P.O. of my car pay $90 for the code... thankfully they wrote it down for me...

sounds like it's time to start searching for a new stereo, hop on crutchfield and price one out, if you are handy with simple wiring their instructions are amazing, it could not be easier with their instructions.

-Zach

[turtle777]

Time to get a new life.

-t

[ghporter]

Originally Posted by phantomdragonz 

some dealers charge for that code, the P.O. of my car pay $90 for the code... thankfully they wrote it down for me...

sounds like it's time to start searching for a new stereo, hop on crutchfield and price one out, if you are handy with simple wiring their instructions are amazing, it could not be easier with their instructions.

-Zach

Each Honda stereo comes with a card that has your code on it. Mine are in a file with other important documents. It's also possible to look up the code online-but you need specific data that only the owner should have access too. It's pretty secure.

[Laminar]

Buy a Jeep Liberty. I hear their stereos work great.

[finboy]

Originally Posted by Laminar 

Buy a Jeep Liberty. I hear their stereos work great.

Not. Ours went haywire at about 20k, recovered, is back at it again. Now the speakers on one side are boofed.

Crutchfield is the best recommendation. If you're just replacing the in-dash unit, it should take about 15 minutes. Also, check out their closeouts and you can get some sweet deals.

[Gankdawg]

Originally Posted by phantomdragonz 

some dealers charge for that code

FYI, my code was on a sticker in the glove box. Sometimes it's on top of the radio too, which necessitates removing the radio to find it.

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by phantomdragonz 

some dealers charge for that code, the P.O. of my car pay $90 for the code... thankfully they wrote it down for me...

sounds like it's time to start searching for a new stereo, hop on crutchfield and price one out, if you are handy with simple wiring their instructions are amazing, it could not be easier with their instructions.

-Zach

I've never heard of such a practice. All Honda needs is the serial number of the radio which can be found on a sticker inside the glovebox. If there isn't that sticker, then it's on the back of the radio as well. No reason to buy a new stereo just because of this.

[seanc]

The Pioneer tape deck in my Honda has no radio code

Long since replaced with a Sony headunit - shame the iPod connector is incompatible with my iPhone.

[imitchellg5]

Oh, you should also be able to get the code for free from Honda's Owner Link website.

[phantomdragonz]

My car had no code, I looked!

the first owner of my car was some punk kid who had it taken away for too many speeding tickets (with only 3k on the odo) the second owner was a very nice 30something lady who told me the story about the stereo... there was a note in the back of my owners manual "paid $90 for stereo code"

this is on a 02 Civic EX...

I pressed the 1 and 6 button and turned the unit on, which displayed the serial number (only works once its asking for the code) and the dealer lookup only works if they have you on their books, which seeing as I was the 3rd owner, and I purchased it privately I was not. luckily it was written down..

I strongly suggest you find the code and write it down on multiple places... if you have a dealer who is making you pay, it might end up being cheaper to just replace the stereo.

-Zach

[imitchellg5]

I think that dealer ripped her off big time, I called my local dealer (Front Range Honda) with the serial number and they gave it to me over the phone (and that's the only time I've ever interacted with them).

[seanc]

Depends on if the dealer thinks they can make a quick buck.

[macfantn]

Unhooked the battery, reset radio code, and now my radio works. Thanks guys!!!

[ghporter]

I like being right-glad your player is working again.