I had some work done and the battery was disconnected, so I need to unlock the radio. Do I have to call Honda or is there a list of codes I can use? Also does anybody remember how to turn off the AC whe you have it on defrost? I did it back when I first bought my car but forgot how to do it.

 

If you don't have your code saved somewhere, you need to get the serial number off the top of the radio and bring that number to dealer and they can look up the code for you.

I'm not 100% sure but the serial number for the radio might be in the glove box on a sticker.

 

Originally posted by ntphan
Many 2002 CR-V owners have found themselves at odds with the factory settings for the use of A/C along with the defroster. The steps outlined below do not change the A/C default, but they do make it possible to turn the A/C off after engaging the defroster.

First, we should take a look at the reasoning behind this... The process of air conditioning removes moisture from the air. This dry air works better for removing fog from the windows. To assist with defrosting, Honda has "programmed" the CR-V's HVAC system to engage the A/C whenever the defroster is turned on. The trouble is, you cannot turn it off.

To deactivate automatic a/c feature on a 2002+ S2000:

1) Turn the ignition switch "on," but dont start the car.
2) Turn fan speed off.
3) Turn temperature knob all the way to the left (blue area).
4) Turn vent knob to all the way to the left (panel position).
5) Turn the ignitions switch "off."
6) Hold down both air recirculation button and a/c button while turning the ignition switch "on." Nothing lights up initially, keep waiting. The orange air recirculation indicator on the button will start flashing.
7) Continue holding both buttons until the orange air recirculation indicator stops flashing, then let go.

To reactivate automatic a/c feature on 2002 CR-V:

1) Turn vehicle off.
2) Turn fan knob off.
3) Turn temperature knob all the way to the left (blue area).
4) Turn vent knob all the way to the right (defrost position).
5) Hold down both air recirculation button and a/c button while starting car.
6) Continue holding for 7 seconds until air recirculation button stops flashing.
7) After the 7 seconds described in step 6, the recirculation button will start to flash. Continue to hold the button for another 7 seconds. After this, the a/c light will turn to green and it's finished!



As far as the radio code goes......hold the number 1 and number 6 button (preset buttons) and turn the key to the on position and hold onto the buttons and you'll get the upper and lower codes. Write those down and call the dealership and they should be able to look it up for you.

 

Oh ya thats right now I remember. Thanks for the help.