Code entry after battery disconnected

[jime]

Do I need codes to enter into the Navigation and Audio systems to reactivate them after any power disruption?

In my last three cars (2 Acuras and a Lexus) I was provided a radio code and also a navigation code for the 2 Acuras that had navigation systems. The systems were disabled when the battery was disconnected making them unusable if stolen. The code had to be entered to use the equipment once power was re-applied.

When I purchased my 2012 Genesis I was given no codes. My assumption is that there is no requirement to enter codes after power disruption. But it would be a nasty surprise if the codes are required and the dealer just forgot to provide them.

I am sure that there are many on the board who have had the battery power disconnected and can reassure me that no codes are needed. Thanks, jime

 

[OneFunGenesis]

In 2009 when the batteries would go dead in these on the lot, we would jump it and the nav and system would work immediately. So there should be no codes to enter.

I highly doubt a car thief is going to give up stealing your car because the Nav and radio doesn't work hahahahahahaha

 

[Midnightsun]

No code on the Genny. Those code deals are a stupidity of the past, I do not believe anyone has codes any more. Ranks right up there in dumbness with the removable stereo pull out deal which was once the rage.

 

[Mark_888]

No code on the Genny. Those code deals are a stupidity of the past, I do not believe anyone has codes any more. Ranks right up there in dumbness with the removable stereo pull out deal which was once the rage.

Yes, they are related to theft prevention of the older removable stereos. Now days auto manufacturers offer high-end stereo options that are a very big source of profit for them (like built-in GPS units). These are proprietary form factors built into the dash (unlike standard DIN form factor) and usually have integrated steering wheel controls, etc. There is not much danger is someone stealing an integrated audio/video system, since you usually have to remove the dash to get at them.

I don't think that the old pull-out standard DIN form factor was stupid, since it enabled consumers to easily replace or upgrade their sound and GPS systems (if double DIN slot available) to after-market units where there was a very competitive market-place. But with the demand for total integrated systems, and the profit opportunities for car manufacturers to sell high-end systems, the standard DIN form factors have pretty much disappeared. Along with that, the after-market car audio/video business is also disappearing. Even GPS makers like Garmin are seeing reduction in sales due to factory installed GPS.

Now days, if a Genesis Lexicon system or GPS goes out after the 36K miles/36 month warranty for audio systems is expired, you are looking at at least $3K to replace any part of the electronics such as head unit, amplifier, GPS, etc (Hyundai dealers can't repair the units, only replace them). If that happens to your car, you may rethink that "stupid" remark.