# Radio asks for code and clock resets with every start **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** acura, tsx\ **Created:** [August 15, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738 "2020-08-15T21:05:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kristopher2006](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19adc/32.png) [@kristopher2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristopher2006)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/1 "2020-08-15T21:05:36Z")
Hello everyone - first time poster; thank you in advance for looking. My 2006 Acura has been acting up after a collision repair. The first symptom was that my key fob stopped working, and I had to manually unlock the car. When I turned the ignition with the key, the radio was asking for the code and the clock was reset. Now, the more often symptom is that every time I start the car, it asks for the radio code and the clock is reset. The key fob works sometimes but not consistently. I had the battery replaced a couple months ago and it was working fine for a couple months. Then, the collision happened and I had the repairs done at known trustworthy/honest shop. All of this began to occur after the repairs were completed. Repairs were rear-bumper replacement and surface repairs to rear quarter panel. Does anyone have any idea where I should start? Thanks again, Kristopher ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/2 "2020-08-15T21:10:02Z")
When the radio asks for a code and the clock resets, it means the battery was disconnected at some point. Look for damage to any wiring that may have occurred in the collision. Tester ---
**Author:** ![kristopher2006](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19adc/32.png) [@kristopher2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristopher2006)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/3 "2020-08-15T21:30:15Z")
Thank you Tester - I will investigate the wiring around the battery. I’ve heard in other threads that this may also be a fuse issue? Also, assuming I find the culprit and have it repaired/replaced, do you think this will also fix the key fob inconsistency? Kristopher ---
**Author:** ![TXdealer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/50afbb/32.png) [@TXdealer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TXdealer)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/4 "2020-08-15T21:33:11Z")
The radio gets its power from 2 fuses. One supplies constant power, the other only when the car is switched on. I would make sure the fuse that provides the constant power is not blown. It is likely a low amperage fuse, probably a 7.5 Amp ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/5 "2020-08-15T21:33:48Z")
Not a fuse. Once a fuse blows, it doesn’t work again. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/c/d/cd0e245f6d4496f1c3965124133845cc0f1d6b93.jpeg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![kristopher2006](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19adc/32.png) [@kristopher2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristopher2006)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/6 "2020-08-15T22:11:17Z")
Hi Tester, I took a look and everything looks good except for the positive battery terminal being somewhat loose (pictured). It wasn’t falling off, but I could easily “turn” it with my hand. The negative (black) terminal was very tight. Should I just try and crank the bolt a bit more to tighten it? Is there any safety concern with doing this? Thanks! Kris ![20200815_150338](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/a/2/a25c1c94e6f86b9edd117cfad4cba9a6f657dc17.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/7 "2020-08-15T22:14:41Z")
That connection must be tight. Tighten the nut until the terminal clamp can’t be turned. Tester ---
**Author:** ![kristopher2006](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19adc/32.png) [@kristopher2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristopher2006)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/8 "2020-08-15T22:27:41Z")
Thanks I’ll try that, after I find a wrench… Will let you know if this worked. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/9 "2020-08-15T22:30:13Z")
Do you not know anyone who might actually know how to tighten the bolt ? All you need is a adjustable wrench . ---
**Author:** ![kristopher2006](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19adc/32.png) [@kristopher2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristopher2006)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/10 "2020-08-15T22:36:07Z")
I have the tools but they are in storage - I live in an apartment complex and none of my neighbors have tools. Not a big deal - I can dig it out of my storage or go down the road and get one. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/11 "2020-08-15T22:36:58Z")
10mm Tester ---
**Author:** ![Manolito](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/manolito/32/3070_2.png) [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/12 "2020-08-15T23:49:57Z")
I looked at some wiring diagrams for your car. They are quite cryptic. A couple of things that I gleened: Three fuses that are always hot are #8 20A #3 10A and #7 10A. Make sure those are good. Lots of stuff in the dash and console grounds at Ground #503 behind the glove box so make sure that ground has a good connection. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/13 "2020-08-16T14:52:46Z")
If a bit of tightening the nut doesn’t help immobilize the clamp, loosen the nut and shove the clamp down further on the post, they’re typically wider at the bottom. ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/14 "2020-08-16T15:26:55Z")
> [@texases](#): > > loosen the nut and shove the clamp down further on the post, they’re typically wider at the bottom. Yes,the battery terminals should sit at the bottom of the battery posts.I think his problem is a loose connection. ---
**Author:** ![kristopher2006](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19adc/32.png) [@kristopher2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristopher2006)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/15 "2020-08-16T15:28:47Z")
Thanks everyone - I’ve tightened the battery terminal nut and will update here if the car continues to experience the same issues. I’ve started it a few times and everything seems to be in order for now. Kris ---
**Author:** ![kristopher2006](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19adc/32.png) [@kristopher2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristopher2006)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738/16 "2020-08-18T19:58:08Z")
Update - after tightening the battery terminal, all is good. I’ve marked this as the solution in the thread. Thanks Tester and others for the suggestion. Mods - you mark this as resolved/closed. Kris