Why is my Chevy TheftLock radio not working?

Why is my Chevy TheftLock radio not working?

The radio display will read “LOC” and the device will not turn on. Whenever your Chevy battery is disconnected or the battery dies, the Delco Theftlock radio enters the “LOC” mode. Follow these steps and you can reset the anti-theft radio and return the radio to a working state.

Why did my car radio stop working, car radio not turning on?

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How to reset an anti-theft radio on a Chevy?

Press the “AM/FM” button until “SEC” appears on the radio display. Press the “ON” button on the radio. The radio is now reset. Press the “Minute” and “Hour” buttons slowly until the security code matches. Going too fast may cause you to skip over the correct numbers of the security code. Store your radio security code in a safe place.

How to unlock your Chevy or GMC radio?

How to Unlock a Chevy Radio. Step 1: Start the vehicle and turn on the radio. Step 2: Press and hold preset numbers 2 and 3 until a three digit code appears on the radio display. Write this code down. Step 3: Press the AM/FM button. Your radio will display a second three digit code. Write the second code down.

How to reset radio that shows as locked on a 2004 Chevy?

Turn the radio on by pressing the “power button” on the radio console. Wait until the radio flashes “CODE” on the display screen. Press in the code on the radio console number pad. Wait for the display screen to stop reading “CODE” and return to a normal display. This will reset the radio and allow you to use it once again.

How to get GM Delco Radio unlock codes when display says Loc?

This system was used from the ealy 1990’s to the early 2000’s. If your radio displays the word LOC, you can retrieve a set of factory numbers in the radio that enable you to get a backup unlock code.

How do you unlock the radio on a GM car?

To unlock radio you will need access to a GM scan tool. The radio must be in LOC mode NOT in INOP mode. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC). Press and hold presets buttons 2 & 3 or 1 & 4 for approximately 10 seconds. The radio display changes from LOC to a three-digit number. Write this number down.