can i pull the radio ?

[yfz450dk]

I want to add the direct fm modulator for sirius radio into my truck. i was wondering if i can pull the radio and disconnect it with out having to go to the dealer to get it reprogrammed. I heard somewhere that if you take out the radio, even for a short period, the truck will think that the radio is being stolen and will lock itseelf, and the only way to unlock it is to bring it to the dealer and program the VIN code back in.

[asilverblazer]

Does a little red LED blink on the radio when the truck is off?

 

If not you should be ok.

[Mike M2]

It will not lock up even if it's marked a Theftlock radio. When the radio is new, it learns a code from your truck that allows it to play only in your truck. If you were to take it and plug into another truck it wouldn't see that code and would lock up. Since you are just unplugging it and reinstalling it into the same truck it will work fine no matter how long it stays unplugged.

[truck608]

It will not lock up even if it's marked a Theftlock radio. When the radio is new, it learns a code from your truck that allows it to play only in your truck. If you were to take it and plug into another truck it wouldn't see that code and would lock up. Since you are just unplugging it and reinstalling it into the same truck it will work fine no matter how long it stays unplugged.

 

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Is this also true if I were to pull the radio fuse out? My daughters '99 Blazer throws an "ERR" from the CD player. Hoping by pulling the fuse it maight reset the unit. Already tried canned air and a CD cleaning disk.

Thanks

John

[truck608]

It will not lock up even if it's marked a Theftlock radio. When the radio is new, it learns a code from your truck that allows it to play only in your truck. If you were to take it and plug into another truck it wouldn't see that code and would lock up. Since you are just unplugging it and reinstalling it into the same truck it will work fine no matter how long it stays unplugged.

 

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[Mike M2]

You can pull the fuse with no recourse if you wish, but i doubt it will help your problem i'm afraid....

[KTSTEEL]

When I installed Sirius in my truck I use this unit, and it works great. Better sound quality than a fm mod.

 

http://logjamelectronics.com/piegm12aux.html

[truck608]

You can pull the fuse with no recourse if you wish, but i doubt it will help your problem i'm afraid....

 

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Thanks, figured I'd give it a shot before the next step.