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Radio Anti-Theft Feature (THEFTLOCK(R)) Unlocking

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 GMC Safari and 2001 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Allowing more than 15 seconds to elapse between each action in this procedure will cause radio to automatically revert to time function.
  1. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Radio will display "LOC".
  2. Press MN. Radio will display "000".
  3. Press MN again until last 2 digits agree with secret code.
  4. Press HR until first 2 digits agree with secret code.
  5. Press AM-FM after secret code has been confirmed. Radio will display "SEC", indicating radio is operable and secure. If wrong code has been entered 8 times, radio will display "INOP". Turn ignition switch to RUN position and wait one hour. Only 3 attempts at entering correct secret code will be permitted before "INOP" is displayed again.