How to Find a 2006 Honda Ridgeline Radio Code
To find a 2006 Honda Ridgeline’s radio code, first look in the owner’s manual or glove box. Here’s what to do next.
Written by Rachel Rigolino
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
A 2006 Honda Ridgeline’s radio code is typically found somewhere in the glove box or on the car’s manual. Look for a white sticker with a code labeled “Anti-Theft Radio Code.”
Let’s say you just picked up a used Honda Ridgeline for a great price. You changed the oil and installed a new battery. Now, you’re setting off for your first camping trip with your new ride when you realize the radio doesn’t work. Instead of music, all you see is a display reading CODE.
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Why your 2006 Honda Ridgeline needs a radio code
To help deter break-ins, engineers came up with a radio system that shuts down whenever it loses its connection to your car battery. The only way to get it to work again is by inputting a unique radio code.
The result is that it’s impossible to install a stolen Honda radio into another SUV and have it work, rendering radios without codes worthless for anyone but the owner.
While this concept is brilliant, the anti-theft radio system can be a pain for Ridgeline owners. If you’ve forgotten where the code is located (or never knew there even was a code), the situation can cause you to panic.
How to find your 2006 Honda Ridgeline radio code
Finding a 2006 Honda Ridgeline’s radio code is actually pretty simple. Start with your Ridgeline’s glove box.
Open it and look for a white sticker that says “Anti-Theft Radio Code” followed by a 5-6 digit code. It may be affixed anywhere along the inner or even outer sides of the glove box.
Let’s say you diligently look around the glove box but come up empty-handed. This is not uncommon, particularly if your Ridgeline is more than 2-3 years old. Stickers fall off or even get inadvertently peeled off.
In any case, inspect your Ridgeline’s owner’s manual. The sticker may have been affixed to the cover of the manual, or you may find a card inside of the manual with the code printed on it.
How to look up a 2006 Honda Ridgeline radio code
If you can’t find a sticker in the glove box or in the owner’s manual—or perhaps you don’t even have a copy of the original owner’s manual—you can still find your 2006 Honda Ridgeline’s radio code.
You’ll need a bit of information: your Ridgeline’s
vehicle identification number (VIN)
and its radio’s serial number.The VIN is an alpha-numeric code consisting of 17 numbers and letters. Typically, you can find the VIN on a plate fastened to the top of your Ridgeline’s dashboard or on the bottom side of the driver’s windshield.
Other places to find the VIN are on your title, insurance documents, or your Ridgeline’s registration.
When it comes to retrieving your radio’s serial number, follow these steps:
How to find your radio’s serial number |
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Step 1: Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the key slightly so you are on the ON/Accessory position. Be sure not to start the Ridgeline’s engine. |
Step 2: Locate the 1 and 6 preset buttons on the radio. Press them simultaneously, holding them both for 5-6 seconds. |
Step 3: Find a way to press the ON button for the radio, while still pressing down on both the 1 and 6 preset buttons. |
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With the radio serial number and your Ridgeline’s VIN in hand, you can find your 2006 Honda Ridgeline’s radio code. Try one of these approaches:
- Call 1-800-999-1009 and share the VIN and serial number (along with any other information the operator requests to make sure you’re the Ridgeline’s owner)
- Call or go to the nearest Honda dealership with your VIN, serial number, and proof of ownership
Now that you’ve found your 2006 Honda Ridgeline’s radio code, all you need to do is input the code into the radio using the radio preset buttons. As soon as you enter the code, your radio should turn on.
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