Unlocking your Honda’s radio or navigation system after a battery disconnect can be frustrating. But, you don’t need a trip to the dealership. This guide will show you how to obtain your Navicode Honda Free directly from Honda. We’ll walk you through finding your VIN and serial number, then using Honda’s online portal to retrieve your unlock code.
Locating Your Honda’s VIN
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit code unique to your car. You can find it in several places:
- Driver’s Side Windshield: Look at the base of the windshield on the driver’s side.
- Vehicle Registration: Your VIN is prominently displayed on your registration paperwork.
- Insurance Documents: Check your insurance statement or proof-of-insurance card.
- Honda Financial Statements: Your VIN will be on any financial statements from Honda.
- Honda Correspondence: Look for it on surveys or other official communications from American Honda.
Important Note: VINs use numbers 0-9 and letters A-Z, excluding I, O, and Q. Double-check for accuracy, ensuring numbers and letters aren’t transposed and you haven’t mistaken the number 0 for the letter O.
Finding Your Device’s Serial Number
Retrieving your device’s serial number depends on your Honda model.
- 2013-2014 Odyssey or Pilot: These models don’t require a radio/navigation code. Consult your owner’s manual for system initiation instructions.
- Pre-2001 Models: The serial number is on the device’s back. You’ll need to schedule a service appointment with your local Honda dealer.
- 2001 and Later Models: For most models, you can find the serial number on a label in your glove box or by accessing it through the device display.
Accessing Serial Number via Device Display (2001 and Later):
For most models, follow these steps:
- Ignition ON: Turn your car’s ignition to the ON position.
- Device ON: Turn on the radio/navigation device. If it displays “CODE,” proceed to the next step. If not, remove the backup fuse for one minute and repeat steps 1 and 2.
- Device OFF: Turn the device off.
- Preset Buttons: Press and hold the 1 and 6 radio preset buttons simultaneously while turning the device back on.
- Serial Number Display: The screen will alternate between two displays: one starting with “U” showing the first four digits of the serial number, and another starting with “L” showing the last four digits. Record all eight digits, ignoring the “U” and “L.”
2003-2007 Accord with Navigation:
This model has a slightly different process:
- Ignition to ACC: Turn the ignition to the ACC (I) position.
- Device ON & “CODE”: Ensure the audio unit displays “CODE”. If not, remove the backup fuse for a minute and retry steps 1 and 2.
- Device OFF: Turn off the audio unit.
- Button Combination: Press and hold the top halves of the SEEK/SKIP and CH/DISC buttons, then press and release the PWR/VOL knob.
- Serial Number Display: The display will toggle between “U” followed by the first four digits and “L” followed by the last four. Record all eight digits.
Obtaining Your Free Navicode
With your VIN and serial number, visit https://radio-navicode.honda.com/ to get your navicode honda free. The site operates Monday-Friday 6 AM to 11 PM (CDT), Saturdays 6 AM to 8:30 PM (CDT), and Sundays 6 AM to 11 PM (CDT). Enter your information in the “Get Codes” tab. You’ll also need your phone number, zip code, and email address for confirmation.
You’ll then receive your unlock code, allowing you to use your Honda’s radio or navigation system once again. This simple process saves you time and money, avoiding a dealership visit.
