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Honda Civic 2011 1800 SOHC i-VTEC 58000 miles
I can get the radio and CD and Aux to work sometimes but mostly not working. The CD player actually plays the disc but no sound. When I start the car it shows 'RADIO 1' with a telephone symbol. As soon as i press any button on the device it immediately changes the display to '1 AF ON' with the telephone symbol but nothing works when pressed and no sound. The Central locking sometimes stops working but opens with the key. I also looked at the dashboard layout with the ignition on for about 15 to 20 minutes and the car would not turn over. But after another 5 to 10 minutes suddenly worked fine.… Read complete
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Peewee from Great Britain 4 years ago  
PE
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Bruce from United States 4 years ago
It sounds like there could be a few different issues with your Honda Civic. The radio and CD player not working, the central locking system malfunctioning, and the battery issues could all be related or separate problems.
It is possible that the battery with dead cells is causing the electrical problems in the vehicle, including the radio and CD player, and the central locking system. If the battery is weak, it may not be providing enough power to all of the electrical components, which can result in them not functioning properly.
However, it is also possible that there is a separate issue with the electrical system, such as a wiring problem, a blown fuse, or a problem with the alternator. In this case, a new battery would not solve the problem.
I would recommend having a professional mechanic inspect the vehicle to diagnose the issue and recommend the necessary repairs. They can perform a full electrical system check to determine the root cause of the problem and ensure that all of the components are functioning properly.
Peewee from Great Britain 4 years ago
Thanks Bruce. I will get it checked out before it gets worse.
Maymoe from United States 3 years ago
This is happening to me. I had starter, battery, alternator replaced and ignition control module. It still is wonky. It goes from am to FM to aux, to not working to turning on and it being very loud and it just beeps and beeps. It's crazy. I believe it's another faulty ignition control module. But the dealership won't even consider it being that. I explained to them that when they first put it in it worked great and after a day it's bad again and now my key fob with new battery does not lock/unlock my car. They key works great but that's my issue. I only have 134k miles.
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New battery, lights and radio come on.

Honda Civic 2000 4 cylinder LX 123000 miles
I just put a new battery in my LX and it still won't start. I listened for sounds, no clicks. All of the dash warning lights, headlights, radio, and even AC come on when I turn the key, but no vroom vroom. Strange thing is the hazards lights start blinking and won't go off, not even when I turn the car off. After wiggling the turn signal stick a little and pressing the hazard button in a few times it cuts off. But when I open the door of the car the hazards come on again, and are accompanied by ding ding sound like when door is ajar--even after door is shut. I was thinking electrical problem
Raha from United States 10 years ago  
RA
13 reports 
Raha from United States 10 years ago
It turns out that the previous owners had a type of after market alarm system that was also equipped with a type of fail start button installed in the car. So the car will only start after either the button is pushed or the alarm is disabled.
Bailo from Australia 10 years ago
How did you over come your problem
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Lights from the radio's dashboard don't work

Honda Civic 2007  139000 miles
As I turn on the lights at night, the ones on the radio buttons do not work, only the screen.
biddie from United States 11 years ago  
BI
4 reports 
lonnie from United States 11 years ago
It seems to be quite a common problem with the Honda Civic. Mines sometimes work and others simply don't, might there be a wire with a faulty contact?
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Radio's dashboard lights

Honda Civic 2008  230000 miles
The lights which indicate the different functions of the radio on the dashboard do not work, but the screen where radio stations are shown do.
Rollo from United States 11 years ago  
RO
4 reports 
tiff from United States 11 years ago
I have the same issue and have been told that most probably there is an internal stereo problem, some burnt resistance due to voltage changes.
emma from Nigeria 3 years ago
My dashboard lights stopped working
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Radio won't turn on

Honda Civic 2005 Sedan 305503 miles
I had my car in for timing belt and water pump and once I got it back my radio won't turn on or even light up for me to be able to put a code in fuses are all good help please
Joanne from Australia 4 years ago  
JO
9 reports 
Bevsky from Australia 2 years ago
I have a similar issue except I did have a blown radio acc. Fuse when I replaced it, the stereo lit up for about half a second now it won’t turn on but the fuse isn’t blown? What’s happening here?
Gustavo medrado from other 2 years ago
Estou com o mesmo problema
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DVD radio won't start

Honda Civic 2007 Sedan 250000 miles
I in installed My DVD rádio in my car like nine years ago. Everything volat perfectly until My Engine Was Broken and was out of Order For All Most One Year. Now rádio starts, but it only plays initial starting screen and then restarts itself. Do you have any idea what it could be?
Honza from other 4 years ago  
HO
Rank 8
1 report 
Honza from other 4 years ago
Please be so kind and help
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Stereo and radio

Honda Civic 2011 hatch back 104000 miles
My radio switches between AM, FM, CD, and AUX on its own. And today my stereo stopped playing my music made some popping noises and stopped working completely, mind you my volume was no higher that 10 which is very quiet.
kara from United States 6 years ago  
KA
22 reports 
jasm from United States 5 years ago
Same thing has happened to me with my 2008 Honda Civic. There’s a running joke that my car is haunted because it lol. Also the volume turns all the way to 40 on its own which is super annoying and can be scary. Mostly now it just doesn’t work at all.
White89crx from United States 5 years ago
Apparantly these radios are notorious for that. Mines doing the same. Ill be getting a new dash kit and just put aftermarket in it...doesnt seem like anything can really be done for this, they are just junk i guess.
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Touchscreen radio display

Honda Civic 2018 Hatchback, push to start 40957 miles
Touchscreen is stuck in software update mode and I can't figure out how to fix it.
jdblankenship35@gmail.com from United States 4 years ago  
JD
4 reports 
Jeanbean from Canada 4 years ago
Won't update at all tried everything don't know what to do
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Radio won't stay on CD

Honda Civic 2009 Coup EX-L 161000 miles
When playing a CD, the radio automatically switches to AUX or FM. The CD button may bring it back to CD, but it always changes.
LKF3333 from United States 7 years ago  
LK
7 reports 
Brad from United States 4 years ago
I’ve got the same issue with my 2007 Honda Civic with 240,000 miles
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Loud radio static

Honda Civic 2017 Coupe 160000 miles
Static continues despite radio being off
Radio static from United States 5 months ago  
RA
2 reports 
Tomm from United States 5 months ago
Grounds straps broke
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Codigo de radio stereo

Honda Civic 2008 Stereo 258853 miles
Necesito el código de la radio
Marcelo from other a year ago  
MA
1 report 
Yoka from Dominican Republic 2 months ago
Necesito el código de la radio de mi civic 2010 lx
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Radio freezes up or says audio power off

Honda Civic 2020 Hatchback  56000 miles
The whole infotainment unit is very sluggish or outright freezes. Bluetooth works randomly and cuts in and out randomly when it's not wanting to work properly. The only thing that doesn't cut out is am fm radio but changing stations is hard. Sometimes the screen just flips to Audio power off
SgtKane144 from United States a year ago  
SG
4 reports 
Bugi19 from Canada 3 months ago
Same issues and sirus radio disappears
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Radio problems wonky

Honda Civic 2006 LX Coupe 134069 miles
This is happening to me. I had starter, battery, alternator replaced and ignition control module. It still is wonky. It goes from am to FM to aux, to not working to turning on and it being very loud and it just beeps and beeps. It's crazy. I believe it's another faulty ignition control module. But the dealership won't even consider it being that. I explained to them that when they first put it in it worked great and after a day it's bad again and now my key fob with new battery does not lock/unlock my car. They key works great but that's my issue. I only have 134k miles.
Maymoe from United States 3 years ago  
MA
2 reports 
Arun17 from Great Britain 3 years ago
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How To Program Honda Remote Key FOB Transmitter Without a Scan Tool

Regarding radio should be code for honda civic.
My one goes blank no radio asking fo code.
That happens after new battery changed.
My code for original civic 2004 radio is 46453
If helps you a lucky.

Also if engine sign pops up after some fuses change or the other parts: My resume is:
Helped just disconnect the battery both + and - for a 1minute and connect them back. Start a car again. Sign disappeared. That's my story.
Hope that helps.
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Stereo system changes the volume on its own

Honda Civic 2012 Civic 160000 miles
My screen does not indicate that the volume is going down, but the volume will periodically go down then back at its normal volume. Why? I replaced the car battery in hopes it would fix this issue. It did not.
Kean from Canada 3 years ago  
KE
1 report 
Nikolaii from United States a year ago
My 07 civic radio will do that as I slow down and raise again when resuming speed. This does NOT reflect on the screen at all.
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Cigarettes lighter fuse and Radio fuse

Honda Civic 1998 Automatic D16 engine  22754258 miles
Radio can't display or turn on
Oznes from South Africa 3 years ago  
OZ
6 reports 
Ahmed from Canada a year ago
Cigarette lighter is not working totally but radio is working. What is the problem? Please share your experience. Thanks.
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El radio prende pero no se escucha

Honda Civic 2007 Motor 1.8 250000 miles
El radio prende pero no se escucha
Ingcivic2007 from other 9 months ago  
IN

La radio no sirve

Honda Civic 2010  146000 miles
Necesito el código para q ensienda la radio
Christian from United States 10 months ago  
CH
2 reports 

Radio problem

Honda Civic 1996 Ex 253263 miles
I bought a after market radio and installed everything right but the light on the Radio won't turn off and it won't play music
Lil chucky from United States a year ago  
LI
1 report 

Radio sounds 'tinny' and low volume.

Honda Civic 2007  200000 miles
My radio sounds very low volume and 'tinny' all fuses under dash and under hood have been replaced. Is there an in-line fuse that I am not aware of? ( It sounds like the amplifier may not be working). Stock radio/ nothing aftermarket. Any ideas will be appreciated.
Nikolaii from United States a year ago  
NI
1 report 

Rádioe acendedor de isqueiro não funcionam

Honda Civic 2012 g9 lxl completo 178000 miles
Rádioe acendedor de isqueiro não funcionam
chico from other a year ago  
CH

Radio dont turn on

Honda Civic 2020 Coupe 200000 miles
I change the power outlet fusel and them the radio stop working, it donst turn on
Rafa from United States a year ago  
RA

Radio not working with aux

Honda Civic 2009 Sedan  156230 miles
My radio works just fine but every time I try plugging the aux it start doing these weird clicking sounds and won’t play music at all
Orlando from United States 2 years ago  
OR
3 reports 

Radiotet vibrations

Honda Civic 2001 Hatchback 164000 miles
Radiator vibration and makaing sound
Nadir from Great Britain 2 years ago  
NA

radio not working

Honda Civic 2008 hatchback k20z4 90000 miles
radio stop working when is hot
sopdevil from other 2 years ago  
SO
4 reports 

I reset the radio to turn back on with the code, and it comes on, but

Honda Civic 2006  156294 miles
I reset my radio to turn back on with the code but as soon as I turn my car off, I have to do it all over again. Why is that?
Lori from United States 2 years ago  
LO
3 reports 

Radio buttons not functioning

Honda Civic 2005  222122 miles
I have a 2005 Honda Civic LX. My radio turns on, but it is not responsive to the buttons. When the radio first turns on, it goes through its regular menu of AM/FM, CD, Sound, etc. and pressing the round selector does nothing. Pressing other buttons also has no effect. The CD button sometimes works, but it's rare. I have already cleaned the dashboard interface and switched out the fuses, and this has not fixed the problem
Blondie from United States 4 years ago  
BL
11 reports 

I put in a new factory radio and no sound comes out

Honda Civic 2008 Two door civic  13000 miles
I put in new factory radio and no sound comes out
Mark from United States 9 years ago  
MA
8 reports 

Charged the battery and now no radio or CD player. First said "Enter c

Honda Civic 2010  150000 miles
Enter Code which I believe to be in the glove compartment so did that and now says "Code Error 21.
shar from Canada 10 years ago  
SH
11 reports 

Hybrid Honda civic 2005 SolvedSolved

Honda Civic 2005  150000 miles
Suddenly many functions stopped working: the alarm is out of order, the door locks do not respond to their button, the interior light turns on at any moment, the hybrid system seems to be always discharged, leds from the gears flicker, the entrance for the scanner doens't work and even the stereo turns off. There are no burnt fuses, any idea what it may be?
augie20 from United States 11 years ago  
AU
10 reports 
earnest from United States 11 years ago
Open the hood or bonnet and there you will find some other fuses. There is one called "backup" or something similar. That one usually burns out.
augie20 from United States 11 years ago
Thank you earnest. Checked that and the problem is: fuse that I introduce, it is burnt out.
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earnest from United States 11 years ago
You must have a short circuit in the wiring. Is there something you have recently installed on your car? That could be the cause.
augie20 from United States 11 years ago
The last installation was the scanner and it is not working since then. The short circuit could be in its plug, right earnest?
earnest from United States 11 years ago
Most probably. You should check whether it is damaged or shorted, otherwise you'll have to change the scanner connector.
augie20 from United States 11 years ago
You were right, there was a short circuit in the connector. Thanks for your help.
Julie from Great Britain 10 years ago
My partner broke my alarm fob. How can I turn the alarm off my Honda civic 2004
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2012 Honda Civic Coupe - Issue After Replacing Battery

Honda Civic 2012 Coupe 66000 miles
My car sat all winter. I just replaced the battery, and now warning lights remain ON. The stereo won't work, either...nothing happens when I press "Source" and nothing happens when I try to turn on the radio/CD player.
I am afraid to drive the vehicle, but it was in perfect working condition when I last drove it.
Through my research, I learned a few things...it could be sensors or fuses. Or, I could drive it around and see if the lights go off?

I need advice!
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dejalea from United States 5 years ago  
DE
7 reports 
Dj no from United States 3 years ago
I have the same orange lights I haven’t found the problem
Howdymandel from United States 2 years ago
Same thing happened to me, my cluster even went out. I was told to discharge the battery after I took it to the service department. They fixed it but they told me that could help the issue if it happens again
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