 Since 2001, the anti-theft system that is part of most new Acura vehicles has included a radio-lock function designed to prevent your vehicle's sound system from being stolen. If your radio won't work and instead displays the word CODE, it typically means that your Acura's anti-theft device lost power from the battery and locked the radio as a precaution. You'll need to know how to acquire and how to enter an Acura radio code to unlock your sound system and restore it to full functionality. Ensure your listening pleasure on the roads of San Francisco, Richmond, and beyond, and get all the details about Acura radio code retrieval below.
How to Get an Acura Radio Code
First, you have to know how to get an Acura radio code. There are a few different ways to do this; here are the most common methods of Acura radio code retrieval:
- Consult your owner's manual. Your owner's manual should include an Anti-Theft Radio Identification Card. In the lower right-hand corner, locate two groups of numbers. The top group of numbers-usually in bold text-is the code you will use, while the bottom set of numbers is your serial number.
- Check your vehicle's maintenance records. When your vehicle was initially inspected, the technician may have recorded the radio code in the corresponding field of your maintenance records.
- Look in the glovebox. If the above methods are not successful, look inside the glovebox for a small sticker with two strings of numbers printed on it. The sticker might also be located along one of your door jambs or your trunk jamb. The top number on the sticker is your radio code.
- Contact Acura. As long as you have your serial number and other identifying information, you can contact us, and we'll do our best to help you with Acura radio code retrieval.
How to Enter an Acura Radio Code in Three Steps
Once you know how to get an Acura radio code, you now have to learn how to enter it. Fortunately, in most cases, this is relatively straightforward. Here's how to enter an Acura radio code:
- Turn on your vehicle until you see the word CODE on your radio display.
- Type in the code digits. As you do, the word CODE will be replaced by the numbers you enter.
- Your Acura radio is now unlocked. It's that easy!
Contact Marin Acura for More About Acura Radio Codes
If you have any questions or would like more information about how to enter or how to get an Acura radio code, don't hesitate to contact us. Our service team is on hand to ensure your radio-and all your vehicle systems-are working properly. Don't miss our latest service specials for money-saving opportunities, and you can even schedule your service visit conveniently online. We look forward to helping keep every element of your Acura in showroom-new condition for as long as possible!
