Honda CR-V Radio Code

How to get a Honda CR-V radio code Note: This method only works on 2001 or newer Honda models. If this is not your case or you have troubles retrieving from the screen, go to Method 2.

Steps to follow:

1. 1 Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. 2 Turn ON your radio and ensure you can read "COdE" on the screen. Otherwise, pull the backup fuse for one minute and return to Step 1.
3. 3 Turn OFF the radio.
4. 4 Keep pressed 1 and 6 buttons while powering ON the radio. Note: If you own a Navigation system, keep pressed the two halves of SEEK/SKIP and CH/DISC instead 1 and 6.
5. 5 Your radio's screen will toggle between two numeric sequences. One starting by U + 4 digits and other starting by L + 4 digits.
6. 6 Your Serial Number is the full sequence without or without the letters. Example: U1200 L2030 or 1200 2030.

Step 1: Remove your radio

If you are not able to retrieve your serial from the radio display screen, you will need to remove your radio to view the actual serial number that is printed n a sticker label. It's a pretty simple task and generally only requires a screwdriver.

For detailed information view our video guides below.

Honda CR-V Radio 1997-2001 Hinda CR-V Radio 2002-2006 Honda CR-V Radio 2007-2011

Step 2: Find your serial

Your serial is located on the radio's label. Generally, it is composed of 8 digits. Example: 3004 3000. For more information check the reference illustration. This is all you need to get your Honda radio code.

When the radio is Switched on Code should display on the radios display.

Repeatedly press button 1 until the correct 1st digit of the code is displayed.

Repeatedly press button 2 until the 2nd digit of the code is displayed.

Repeatedly press button 3 until the 3rd digit of the code is displayed.

Repeatedly press button 4 until the 4th digit of the code is displayed.

If you have entered the code correctly on the radios display, your radio will beep confirming correct reset code entry, with all functions unlocked & restored.