Since replacement our 12 volt does not have the indicator window ;(

The dealership did it and swear it is the correct replacement. I believe they are right: it does have the proper number, but looks completely different, apart from dimensions.

That was one thing that tipped me to buy the charger that would give some feedback regarding state-of-charge, and a half decent digital multimeter.

 

Since replacement our 12 volt does not have the indicator window ;(


What indicator window?

 

Thats no good. Sounds like I had better get ready for a change soon! How do you find out what your radio code # is? Hal

 

Harold, did you buy new? With ours we got a plastic card (credit card size) with the info embossed, and a peal-off sticker, which I eventually put on the inside of the glove box. The dealership may have it on hand. If not there could be a charge to obtain it.

All-in-all this radio code concept should be drop-kicked off the end of the driveway, imho.

It is possible to swap out battery without losing power, for radio, etc. I found hooking up a small trickle charger, to the positive battery cable and a ground, does the trick. Still, it's not a bad idea to "reboot" every once in a while, and you really should get that code.

Maybe Honda should just engrave it on the front of the radio

 

I think if you sign up on Honda OwnerLink you can obtain your vehicle's radio code from there.

 

Yes I bought it new Mendel. I'll look for that card! Thanks, Hal

Gairwyn, they don't let Canadians excess that site.Thanks, Hal

 

Hal,
I am pretty sure the dealer can look up the radio code for your car, according to your VIN number.

 

Yeah, I tried the US site, but does not work for Canadians.

There is some procedure, I believe for use with the US site, you need to find your radio's serial no. There is a button press combo that will show that. Then with that number on the web site, coupled with some registered owner info, you can get your code.

But as I said at outset, this doesn't appear to work for Canadians. Hopefully you dig up the card, sticker, or your dealership has retained the code somewhere in their records.

I think in the overwhelming majority of cases, this code just screws owners.

 

Hey guys,
Not sure if this will work for the Canadian owners(probably not, because it involves a zip code entry), but I just got this link from a Honda e-mail today.
If you lost your radio code,

https://radio-navicode.honda.com/

 

hi Guys,

I've had my 12V battery for about ~5yrs now and it seems like everyone here has tried reviving it via battery charger. Well, I've tried that few times overnight and the cold start issues still persists. I've tried local stores for a replacement battery (i.e. Auto ZOne, Napa, OReilley) but it seems they don't carry our type of battery. Trying to avoid the dealer, but are there any aftermarket options out there?

Thanks,
Anthony