NEED help with radio theft-lock, please assist

[BLUESTREAKVETTE]

well my battery took a crap on me today so went to go grab a new one, and didnt think about the radio being locked when the power is interrupted. Installed the new battery and like I said, the radio is locked. I dont have the magic passcode to get into it. I called the dealer to ask them and they said that the radio would need to come out to get the serial number in order to get the code. Im not wanting them to take my radio out just for the simple fact of I dont like anyone touching my car. Is there another way to perform this w/o taking the radio out of the car?? BTW, if anyone needs confirmation as to I own this car and am not just some guy looking to steal a radio, let me know and I can contact them personally if that helps any. Thanks

[Bill Burkholder]

You better find an other dealer it only takes two minutes and the radio doesn't have to be removed.



The following procedure will give you a new code that you can use instead of your personal code. Using this new code, you can “unlock” your radio and then “re-lock” it with a new code if you wish. Prerequisites: The radio must be in LOC mode NOT in INOP mode. Let me explain. If you have activated the Theft-Deterrent feature of your radio and loose power, the radio goes into LOC (theftlock) mode. With the ignition on, you must use the MN and HR buttons to enter you personal code in order to unlock it (The instructions are on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual). If you fail to enter the correct code eight (8) times, the radio goes into INOP mode. You have to wait an hour with the ignition on before the radio returns to LOC mode (go for a long drive somewhere).

Procedure: 01 . Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC) 02 . Hold down the Radio Presets 2 and 3 buttons for six seconds 03 . The radio display changes from LOC to a three-digit number. Write this number down. Don’t take forever, fifteen seconds max before the next step. 04. Press the AM/FM button 05 . The radio display changes to another three-digit number. Write this number to the right of the first one. 06 . You now have a six-digit number, the first three digits are from STEP 03 and the last three digits are form STEP 05 07 . Call 1 800 537 5140 08 . Press 1 then # (pound). You’ll hear “Invalid Code, try again” 09 . Press 139010 then # (pound). You will be asked to enter your four or six digit code followed by * (start) 10 . Enter the number from STEP 6 then * (star) 11. Listen to the four-digit number and write it down. It will be repeated twice 12 . Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC) 13. Use the MN and HR buttons to enter the code from STEP 11 14 . Press the AM/FM button. The radio display changes to SEC Your radio is now “un-locked” and usable. The Theft-Deterrent feature is STILL active! If you want to disable it, use the instruction on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual. Use the code from STEP 11 instead of your personal code. Note: This tip originated from LOTZAHP, Austin TX (credit must be given where credit is due). I verified it on an Y2K C5 with a locked radio - mine.

[BLUESTREAKVETTE]

thanks for the info, but Im a little confused....i dont have the first initial code to go to the following steps, so I still am not sure what to do. Can you please explain a bit further, I appreciate you taking the time to write all of that.

[Bill Burkholder]

The following procedure will give you a new code that you can use instead of your personal code. Using this new code, you can “unlock” your radio and then “re-lock” it with a new code if you wish.

What that is saying is to follow the steps to get a six digit code that you will call in and get another code to unlock your radio. Then you can put your own code in the radio, once you unlock it. call me. My # is in the Gas Cap. (president)

[BLUESTREAKVETTE]

great, it worked like a charm. Thank you very much for your help.

[Stephen DeFazio]

make shore you come to our car show and meet Bill in person.

[Bill Burkholder]

glad it helped. I would question your dealer as to why they have to remove the radio, is it just to charge you $200.'s for the code???? :confused:

[Rick and Arleen Ball]

Your the BEST Bill ;bt

[Rick and Arleen Ball]

Bob,
I'll bet thats CLASSIFIED info. :rolleyes:
If he tells you, he'll have to Kill you :D