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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro, 2001 Pontiac Firebird, and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. 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. Write down any 3 or 4 digit number from 000-1999.
  2. Turn ignition switch to ACC or RUN position.
  3. Turn radio off.
  4. Press and hold 1 and 4 buttons simultaneously until radio displays "- - -". Enter secret code number chosen in step 1)  .
  5. Press MN. Radio will display "000".
  6. Press MN again until last 2 digits agree with secret code.
  7. Press HR until first 2 digits agree with secret code.
  8. Press AM-FM. Radio will display "REP" indicating steps 5) - 7)  need to be repeated for confirmation of secret code.
  9. Press AM-FM. Radio will display "SEC" indicating radio is secure. Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator by volume control will begin to flash once ignition switch is turned to OFF position.