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Old Apr 28, 2026 | 07:22 PM
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Radio is locked due to disconnecting radio to install Bluetooth adapter.
been to two dealerships and they say there is nothing they can do.
Two questions
Is the code embedded in the radio
If so
Could I find a used radio if it has a code and install that
Thanks for any help
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Old Apr 28, 2026 | 07:36 PM
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Wow, this is a blast from the past. Browse the Audio/Electronics forum on the Radio LOC code. There is good (ancient) info there on how to unlock the OEM radio.
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Old Apr 28, 2026 | 08:04 PM
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Been there done that the phone number for the code is not active.
dealer said gm is not supplying thet info any more
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Old Apr 29, 2026 | 04:33 PM
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What year is your Vette? Post a pic of the radio / cd. I pulled a working Delco model# 09390211 out of my vet 2 years ago. It has a CD player that I never used. My 01' vette has 11,000 miles on it. Text me five one three 3135767 is you want it
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Old Apr 29, 2026 | 08:01 PM
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Message sent
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I have some Word files that I created from posts here on the forum. I won’t say for sure if there is any info in them that you have not already seen, but if you send me a PM with your e-mail address I would be glad to share the files with you.
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Default OEM radio Codes

Try using 1234 or 0000. This worked for quite a few GM OEM Double DIN radios. Also in my 2000 Vette. 🫡
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