Unlock Radio

Joe Johnston · November 9, 2009

Sorry for multiple postings on this forum - - just trying to get the correct info so I thought I would post in the "GM Technician" section.

I had to replace my S-10 battery and of course the radio locked. Can't find the number to enter and have had no luck in getting the correct info to unlock the radio.

From Google I got this info on how it SHOULD work BUT it didn't.

Turn ignition ON radio displays LOC

hold presets 2 & 3 for 6 seconds

LOC becomes a 3 digit number to write down

press AM/FM

Another 3 digit number to write down after the first 3 digit number

Call 1 800 537 5140

Press 1# "invalid code try again" is heard

All is OK per instructions to this point

Enter 139010# and at then you are supposed to be asked to enter the 6 digit number mentioned above. It is at this point I get "invalid code - too many tries (or something similar) and disconnected.

Can't get beyond this point to hear a 4 digit number which will be entered in the radio to unlock or disable the Theft Loc system.

I think it will work if I had a correct code instead of the 139010 number given by Google. The radio only allows 8 tries before going from LOC to INOP mode.

Any help would be appreciated.

Nytemare · November 10, 2009

139010, is a code given as a sample code...the 6 digits given to you by your stereo is the unlock passcode for your particular radio.

The 3 digits when you push and hold 2&3 and the other 3 when you hit am/fm

What are those numbers? Enter that.

Joe Johnston · November 12, 2009

139010, is a code given as a sample code...the 6 digits given to you by your stereo is the unlock passcode for your particular radio.

The 3 digits when you push and hold 2&3 and the other 3 when you hit am/fm

What are those numbers? Enter that.

Sorry - that didn't work either

The phone message asks for a dealer code number to be input. Any idea what to use??

The number displayed from my radio is 112112 but I can't get far enough along in the recorded message to get to the point to input my number. Got disconnected this time again after saying "too may tries"

ANY HELP??

Nytemare · November 12, 2009

Hey, are you Canadian by chance...because we have a different number to call up here, as far as I know.

best bet is to give your local dealership a call and ask them the procedure. Sorry I can't be more help.

pistonslap · November 12, 2009

Nytemare, Do have the Canuck number ? I only have the one I got off a Google search, and I am not sure if its right.

Nytemare · November 12, 2009

No I'm sorry I don't man.

Try:

1-800-GMDrive, that's the number for products and services...they should be able to point you in the right direction.

Joe Johnston · November 12, 2009

Not Canadian

Called dealer and they can do it AFTER they scan the computer for codes and add any expenses incurred to the $85 minimum charge for the diagnostics and 1 hr shop time.

I may have to eat my words but I told them to shove it!

pistonslap · November 13, 2009

Not Canadian

Called dealer and they can do it AFTER they scan the computer for codes and add any expenses incurred to the $85 minimum charge for the diagnostics and 1 hr shop time.

I may have to eat my words but I told them to shove it! Man than does seem excessive! My shop wanted $45.00 cdn plus taxes for the same.

Nytemare · November 13, 2009

Try this number in place of the 139010

202108...That's a Pontiac account number, but it has worked in the past.

Or any of these: 106010 or 206010 or 202107

Joe Johnston · November 14, 2009

Try this number in place of the 139010

202108...That's a Pontiac account number, but it has worked in the past.

Or any of these: 106010 or 206010 or 202107

Success at last! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! The 202108 number did not work but 106010 did and the code given on the phone worked immediately.

Annoying problem solved and at least $85 saved for a code that took less than a minute to input into the radio.

Thanks again.