1990 Radio Issues
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1990 Radio Issues
I am sure this one has probably been posted before. I changed out battery on car and now the radio is locked. Oh well, live and learn.
Called local Chevy dealer and asked for help getting unlock code. They told me they couldn't help me.
Hoping someone on the forum can steer me in the right direction to aquire the code.
Thanks for the help,
William
Called local Chevy dealer and asked for help getting unlock code. They told me they couldn't help me.
Hoping someone on the forum can steer me in the right direction to aquire the code.
Thanks for the help,
William
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Bag it in a large ziplock freezer bag and put it into the freezer for 30 mins. The cold is supossed to wipe the memory. Old urban legend I remember from the late 80 early 90s. Never tried but it susposed to work on these old radio system only. GC
Last edited by Goldcylon; Nov 14, 2012 at 11:37 PM.
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And if that doesn't work and while you have it out, replace it with an aftermarket unit. Originality for these cars (if that's what you're worried about) means very little.
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speaking of old urban legends, i'm thinking the default code is 1111 - give it a try...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweet 90
And if that doesn't work and while you have it out, replace it with an aftermarket unit. Originality for these cars (if that's what you're worried about) means very little.
LOL no argument from me. Great time to upgrade!!!
Originally Posted by Sweet 90
And if that doesn't work and while you have it out, replace it with an aftermarket unit. Originality for these cars (if that's what you're worried about) means very little.
LOL no argument from me. Great time to upgrade!!!
http://alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-w235bt
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Thanks for all the replies. I really don't want to pull the radio out and I want to keep the car stock as possible.
IF I had read the owners manual, I would have known this. It gives the details on checking if the radio has an unlock code.
Thanks Joe C, I will try the default code.
William
IF I had read the owners manual, I would have known this. It gives the details on checking if the radio has an unlock code.
Thanks Joe C, I will try the default code.
William
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Thanks Wildride. As I read it, you have to know the code. It also states if you don't know the code see your dealer. The local dealer refused to help. I have been told there is a list or book that lists te unlock code by vin number. I was hoping a member would have access to this information.
I appreciate all replies/hep.
William
I appreciate all replies/hep.
William
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Thanks Wildride. As I read it, you have to know the code. It also states if you don't know the code see your dealer. The local dealer refused to help. I have been told there is a list or book that lists te unlock code by vin number. I was hoping a member would have access to this information.
I appreciate all replies/hep.
William
I appreciate all replies/hep.
William
as far as a book or list to unlock the radio, that would only be valid if the original or previous owner didn't change the factory code. again, i'm thinking the factory default code is 1111 (all radios left the factory with that code), but the dealer might have a way of overiding the lock feature. wouldn't be a good design feature if there wasn't some sort of "unlock overide".
Last edited by Joe C; Nov 15, 2012 at 10:35 AM.
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Any company that repairs Delco radios can probably help you.
Here's a company that for $26.00 via Pay pal will get you the
unlock code.
http://www.corvetteradios.com/DelcoTheftLockBypass.html
You send them two sets of numbers by pressing a sequence of
buttons and they will send you the unlock code.
You could also send a (PM) Private Message to user WVZR-1 who I
believe works at a GM dealership and he might be able to get the
info you're looking for.
Here's a company that for $26.00 via Pay pal will get you the
unlock code.
http://www.corvetteradios.com/DelcoTheftLockBypass.html
You send them two sets of numbers by pressing a sequence of
buttons and they will send you the unlock code.
You could also send a (PM) Private Message to user WVZR-1 who I
believe works at a GM dealership and he might be able to get the
info you're looking for.
Last edited by Hooked on Vettes; Nov 15, 2012 at 10:52 AM.
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Originally Posted by [I
William Hull;1582338290]Thanks Wildride. As I read it, you have to know the code. It also states if you don't know the code see your dealer. The local dealer refused to help. I have been told there is a list or book that lists te unlock code by vin number. I was hoping a member would have access to this information.
I appreciate all replies/hep.[/I]
William
I appreciate all replies/hep.[/I]
William
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