How do I reset my Honda Pilot head unit?
To reset the radio put the vehicle in the on position with the engine off. Then You should turn off Your radio after it has been on for ten seconds by pressing in on the volume knob and releasing it. After that press and hold the volume knob for five seconds, or until the system completely reboots.
Why does my Honda Pilot radio say code?
The number one reason your Honda will ask for a radio code is when you replace the battery. Every time the battery is disconnected or becomes completely dead the radio will ask for the code.
Where is the battery located on a Honda Pilot?
Whoever at Honda that placed the battery should be tarred and feathered. It is placed under the air intake. You have to take the front engine cover off (pop rivets) and the air intake off (plastic screws) just to get to the negative terminal. What a pain in the ass… Could never ask my wife to handle this if she got stranded.
Can a Honda Pilot be used as a jumpstart?
They call roadside assistance or AAA. Combine that with the abundance of portable battery jump starters and I doubt that making the Pilot a useful jumpstart vehicle was high on Honda’s priority list. Not just that, to jump start your own Pilot would need tools around. :- (
What to do if your Honda battery is dead?
Honda should have put a remote post like I had in my BMW with the battery buried in the trunk. Be forewarned any of you that if your battery is dead or you are a good Samaritan want to help someone with a jump start you will need some tools and an engineering degree to get to the negative post.
Whoever at Honda that placed the battery should be tarred and feathered. It is placed under the air intake. You have to take the front engine cover off (pop rivets) and the air intake off (plastic screws) just to get to the negative terminal. What a pain in the ass… Could never ask my wife to handle this if she got stranded.
How to reset my Honda radio after putting in a new battery?
Step 1 Turn the ignition key to the “On” position, but don’t start the engine. Turn the radio on by pressing in on the volume control knob. After 10 seconds, turn the radio off. Press and hold the power button for two to five seconds and watch the radio display. Release the power button when the display lights up and the radio turns on.
Why does my Honda radio lock up after battery is disconnected?
After a silent drive home I researched what had happened and found out that newer Honda radios have a theft-deterrent feature whereby after being disconnected from the battery they “lock up” and won’t work again until a security code is entered. My owner’s manual told me I should have received this code number with my owner’s manual kit.
They call roadside assistance or AAA. Combine that with the abundance of portable battery jump starters and I doubt that making the Pilot a useful jumpstart vehicle was high on Honda’s priority list. Not just that, to jump start your own Pilot would need tools around. :- (