How to Unlock Your Locked GM Theftlock Radio

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: After reconnecting your vehicle's battery

   Press and hold the 1 and 2 preset buttons for about 5-10 seconds until 3 numbers appear on the radio's display.
   
   Write these numbers down.
   
   These are the first 3 digits of your vehicle's radio's identification code. , These are the last 3 digits of your vehicle's radios identification code.
   
   Write these numbers down. , This is an automated line, so there is no need to talk to a live person. ,,, Write this number down and hang up after you do. , Once the number you want is entered, press the minute clock button to control the last 2 digits of the radio unlock code. ,, Turn on your vehicle's radio as normal and the radio should once again start playing. #:
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   Step 2: turn on your vehicle as normal.

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   Step 3: The display on the radio will read

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   Step 4: "LOC" or "LOCKED" meaning the Theftlock feature is active

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   Step 5: and your vehicle's radio is "locked up".

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   Step 6: Grab a notepad.

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   Step 7: After writing down the first 3 numbers of your vehicle's radio's identification code

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   Step 8: immediately press the AM/FM button and you will see 3 more numbers appear on the radio's display.

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   Step 9: From any phone

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    Step 10: dial #800#-537-5140.

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    Step 11: After the automated voice asks you to press 2 for Pontiac

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    Step 12: enter 206010 and press the # key.

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    Step 13: Enter the 6 numbers for your vehicle's radio's identification number that you just wrote down and press the * key.

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    Step 14: The automated voice will give you a 4 digit code that you will be entering into your vehicle's radio.

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    Step 15: Once you are back in your vehicle

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    Step 16: press the hour clock button to control the first 2 digits of the radio unlock code.

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    Step 17: Once both sets of numbers for the radio unlock code are entered

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    Step 18: press the AM/FM button on your vehicle's radio.

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    Step 19: The radio's display should now read

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    Step 20: meaning that you've successfully unlocked your vehicles radio.

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