I was reading on ebay about the stereo needing the theft lock removed. Can i simply install an 02 stereo bose headunit into my 99 corvette that has a bad belt or "err" error when attempting to play cds? Will they plug n play swap the 02 from the original 99 or is there some theft lock feature that wont allow this to be done. Im trying to swap my 99 stereo with an 02 stereo that plays cds as mine i suspect a broken cd drive belt.

 

If the replacement radio does not show LOC you should be good to go.

 

Ok great ill have to try it when i remove the console and dash.

 

This worked for me a few years ago. It may still be good.

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 620529 then # (pound). You will be asked to enter your four or six digit code followed by * (star) [IF THE "620529" doesn't work, try 206053, 202107, 106010 or 202108.]
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.


Larry