To find a 2006 Honda CR-V radio code, you can check if it’s listed in your glove box on a sticker or in your owner’s manual. If not, you can get your Honda radio code by serial number along with the VIN.

We’ve all been there before: A child-proof bottle or anti-theft device is a little too clever, and we can’t figure it out. Car manufacturers use radio codes to discourage radio theft. Unfortunately, you’ll also need to enter the radio code anytime your battery gets disconnected.

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Why your 2006 Honda CR-V needs a radio code

Car radios are frequently stolen. To deter thieves, radio codes were developed to make it more difficult to operate the radio when stolen from its original vehicle.

Anytime your CR-V’s battery is disconnected, you will need to enter a radio code to use the stereo again. Until the code is entered, the radio will be non-functional.

On the one hand, this is a fantastic strategy for discouraging theft! On the other hand, it can be difficult for car owners to recover the use of their radio whenever battery maintenance is done.

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How to find your 2006 Honda CR-V radio code

Don’t panic! Honda radio code retrieval is actually pretty simple. The following solutions are listed in order of ease. If one tactic doesn’t work, proceed to the next one.

You may be able to recover the radio by pressing and holding the power button down for several seconds. In some CR-Vs, it’s that easy!

If the power button trick didn’t work, open your glove box and look for the “Anti-Theft Radio Code” sticker which also has the radio serial number. It may be listed in your owner’s manual, too. The 2006 Honda CR-V radio code is five digits.

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How to look up a 2006 Honda CR-V radio code

If you can’t find the code anywhere, there’s still hope. You can get your Honda radio code by

VIN (vehicle identification number)

along with the radio serial number.

First, let’s get your VIN. In a 2006 Honda CR-V, you can find this 17-digit code at the base of the vehicle’s windshield on the driver’s side. It should also be listed on your vehicle’s registration and on your insurance card.

Second, you’ll need the radio’s serial code. Try pressing and holding down the presets buttons 1 and 6. Then, put the key in the ignition and move it to the ‘ON’ position. In a few seconds, a 10-digit serial number should appear. Write this down or ask a helpful assistant to write it down!

With both numbers on hand, you’re ready to learn how to get your Honda radio code. Here are three ways to do it:

Use Honda’s

online lookup tool

Call 1-800-999-1009

Bring your Honda to the nearest dealership

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