How do I figure out the code for the radio?

How do I figure out the code for the radio? I just had to replace the battery in my husbands civic that i have been driving and it says to enter a code for the radio. I have no clue what the code is and I don't have the operators manual and he is away with no phone for two more weeks. Does anyone have suggestions? I have tried several different combinations but none are working.
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bert [Entry]

"Anne Perkins

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bert [Entry]

"There’s really 2 ways to do this if you don’t have the unlock code:

1) You can go to a dealer and pay around $75-$300 in “labor”. Or maybe if you’re lucky get someone to do it for free, but they almost always bill out at 30 minutes labor from what I’ve heard from others.

2) Use an independent radio unlocking service. A reputable one that some others have mentioned is https://radiocodevault.com/honda/ They just need your VIN #, and some other information.

Best of luck."

bert [Entry]

"You just need the serial number in order to obtain the unlock code for your radio.

Just press and hold the 1&6 buttons at the same time, while turning your radio on.

The serial number should then display. And then type it into the form at http://radiocodevault.com/honda/

You’ll receive the unlock code in your email.

Pretty simple stuff, and avoids a dealership trip.

Don’t make things more complex then they need to be.

Oh and sometimes it will say ERR, or ERR5, ERR7. You’ll just need to disconnect the car battery for 30-45 minutes and then try the serial number trick again, and it should then show the serial number. Then go to the radiocodevault site and enter it."

bert [Entry]

"Don’t keep trying to guess different codes! It can lock it up forever… and then you are really screwed.

Here is what you need to do:

Step 1: Find the VIN# of your car.

Step 2: Follow the instructions on this site and enter your VIN#

Step 3: Receive the unlock code in your email

Enjoy"

bert [Entry]

It is in the glove box on a sticker.