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radio locked - 2/4/2008 10:15:15 AM

aeropatr82

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2000 Silverado Radio is locked out. I read a previous forum and know that i press the 2 and 3 button down and get one code which was 352 and then the am/fm button which gave me 356 but how do I know what the unlock code is?

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RE: radio locked - 2/5/2008 5:44:19 PM

old dog

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prob have to go to the dealer to get it un locked About $50.00

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RE: radio locked - 2/7/2008 2:55:16 PM

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Got it.

FYI

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.

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RE: radio locked - 2/10/2008 6:54:27 PM

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do you think that will work on a 2006 chevy 1500?

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RE: radio locked - 2/11/2008 4:48:03 PM

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no....the 06's require SPS programming done with the Tech2 and TIS2WEB......you'll have to take it to the dealer

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RE: radio locked - 2/11/2008 4:52:52 PM

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so is there a way i can take my radio out with out locking it? i wanted to put a system in my truck but kind of scared i will lock the radio.

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RE: radio locked - 2/15/2008 3:21:12 PM

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excellent explanation on your procedures aeropatr82. Don't see procedures writen up with such fine and accurate detail very often. Good Job!!!!

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RE: radio locked - 2/16/2008 5:45:49 AM

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had that happen one time in my lumina... ended up there is a guy on ebay that will sell you the procedure if you didn't know it already. it only cost like 5 bucks or so. (it was awhile ago when i did this) at the time it was a heck of alot better than spending the 50 at the dealer.
the car was used when we bought it and we didn't have the original code. after getting it off ebay we wrote it down and haven't had a prob since.

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RE: radio locked - 2/16/2008 2:10:04 PM

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so is there a way i can take my radio out with out locking it? i wanted to put a system in my truck but kind of scared i will lock the radio.

yes you may remove the radio without worrying about it locking up. The new radios remember your VIN. so if you try to put it into another vehicle you need to program it at the dealer. As long as it goes back into the same vehicle your good to go.

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RE: radio locked - 2/16/2008 2:16:24 PM

06chevy5.3

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ok thanks shawn

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