A detailed guide on how to reset your 2008 Honda Civic radio code. Easy peasy!
Why my radio is asking for code?
Lost the radio code for your 2008 Honda Civic? This often happens when the battery reaches the end of its life and is replaced or blows a fuse. The loss of electricity causes the radio’s protection system to activate. This system protects our car against theft, as without the code, the radio is totally unusable. However, rather than a protection system, this results in an inconvenience for the owner. The radios in the 2008 Honda Civic are not valuable enough in the marketplace to try to steal them.
In this guide we will explain how to retrieve the radio code from your Civic. It’s a very simple process and takes just a few minutes.
What do I need to reset my code?
- Your radio serial number.
- A few free minutes to get your code online.
How do I find my serial number?
To get your Honda Civic 2008 radio code you need to find the serial number first. Turn your Civic key to the accessory position, so that you can read “ENTER CODE” on the display. Turn the radio off by pressing the VOL or PWR button. Press and hold the 6 and 1 buttons while using the other hand to turn the radio on. The serial number appears on the display. This number is 8 digits long.
How do I reset 2008 Honda Civic radio code?
Now you have the serial number, unlocking your Honda Civic 2008 radio code is simpler than ever. Click on the button below which redirects you to our main unlock portal. Once here, enter your serial number and follow the simple steps. The whole process takes a few minutes.
Is there any other way to get my code?
If you are not willing to retrieve the code online, you should try the following:
- In some cases the Honda dealer will place a sticker with the serial number and code of your radio in the glove box. Check to see if you have it there. The code is the unlabeled number with a length of 4 or 5 digits.
- Visit or call a Honda dealer. In this case you must have your VIN on hand.
- Try the Honda official site to get your code.
Honda Civic 2008 enter code instructions
If you’ve already got the radio code for your 2008 Civic, it’s time to enter it and start using the radio. Use the preset buttons to type the four digits of the code and to submit, press the button 6. If the code is correct, the radio starts working.
Compatible models:
- Hybrid
- EX
- LX
- SI
- Coupe