How to Reset Radio Information on a 2003 Honda Civic

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If the battery in your 2003 Honda Civic dies, or if the car's audio system gets disconnected from electrical power for some other reason, you probably will find that you cannot operate the radio or CD player. That is because the audio system has been equipped with a theft-deterrent device intended to make it difficult for someone to operate a stolen car radio. To reset the radio, you will need to enter a special code into it. Tracking down the specific code that matches the radio in your Honda Civic might be a little inconvenient, but it is not at all difficult. You will soon be back behind the wheel, listening to your favorite tunes.
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Step 1

Try to locate the unique code number that will unlock the theft-protected audio system on your 2003 Honda Civic. It probably was imprinted on an anti-theft identification card that you should have received when you acquired the car. The code was printed on a document that came with your owner's manual packet
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Step 2

If you do not have the code, you will need to track down the audio system's serial number. In the case of the 2003 Honda Civic, finding the serial number may require seeking assistance from a Honda dealer. The dealer should be able to determine the audio system's special code number so you can reset the radio. With some newer Honda Civic models, the serial number can be retrieved electronically from the radio.
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Step 3

If you are able to locate the serial number of your 2003 Honda Civic's audio system without a dealer's assistance, you can obtain the special code by going online to the Honda Web site. You must first provide specific information to prove you own the car. For instance, you will need the Civic's vehicle identification number, or VIN, and the audio system's serial number.
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Step 4

When you know what the audio system's special code number is, use the preset buttons on the car radio to punch in the digits. This should reset the audio system, enabling you to resume using the radio and the CD player.