Check your glove compartment and owner’s manual to find the 2011 Honda Accord radio code sticker. If you can’t find the sticker, you’ll need your VIN and radio serial number to get the code from the OEM website.

The only thing worse than having to jump-start and reconnect your dead car battery is jump-starting and reconnecting your battery only to find your radio is asking you for a code before you can pump yourself up for the day with your favorite tunes.

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Why your 2011 Honda Accord needs a radio code

Did you know car radios are one of the most commonly stolen vehicle parts? That’s where car radio codes come in handy. Radio codes are anti-theft devices just for your radio.

If your

Honda's

car battery was disconnected or replaced, you’ll be asked for a radio code, and your car’s sound system will be disabled until you enter the code. While this is a great deterrent for thieves, it’s also a major nuisance for you if you don’t know where to find the code.

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How to find your 2011 Honda Accord radio code

Luckily, we’re here with the good news: finding your 2011 Honda Accord radio just requires some troubleshooting. But before you hunt down your radio code, try pressing and holding the power button for two seconds to reset and start your radio without having to enter the code.

Restarting your radio didn’t work? It’s time to find the radio code. Start by looking in your glove compartment or owner’s manual for a sticker that says “Anti-Theft Radio Code” and has a five-digit serial number. Find that sticker, and you’ve got your radio code!

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How to look up a 2007 Honda Accord radio code

If you couldn’t find the radio code sticker, there’s no need to panic. You have other options. You’ll just need your

Honda's vehicle identification number (VIN)

and radio serial number first.

You can find your VIN on your insurance card, registration documents, or on a sticker on your driver’s side door jamb or dashboard.

Finding your radio’s serial number will require an assistant or some clever maneuvering. Hold down all six preset buttons all at once. At the same time, insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position. A 10-digit serial number should appear on your radio display after a few seconds.

Now that you have your VIN and radio serial number, you can find the magic number you’ve been searching for. Here are the ways to look up the 2011 Honda Accord radio code:

Use the Honda radio code

online lookup tool

Call 1-800-999-1009

Bring your 2011 Accord to the nearest Honda Service Center or dealership

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