mrtorelli

Hi, my friends CRV the battery died on it the other day so we just installed a new battery today. Now the stereo is locked. It needs the 5 digit code, just he bought the crv used and was never given one from the dealership.

Is there a bypass code or something, we can use?

It really sucks driving without tunes.. lol

DJHarkavy

You need to get the serial number of the radio, and then call the dealer. There are also places on the internet who can give you (or sell you) the code from the serial number, if the dealer tries to charge you.

You MIGHT be able to get the serial number by turning off the radio, holding down the preset 1 and 6 buttons and turning the radio back on. The display will show 8 digits with a U at the beginning and an L in the middle.

If this doesn't work, you need to look at the top of the radio reciever to get the serial number, which requires removing the stereo.

DJHarkavy

I haven't tried this, because my code was on a sticker in the glove compartment, but another web site suggested that if you have the serial number and the VIN,

Good luck!