How Do I Unlock My Pontiac Grand AM Radio?

Dial 1-800-537-5140 to connect with GM’s toll-free radio hotline

. Once you’re connected, you’ll be asked to provide your vehicle’s radio identification number, along with a special dealer access code. You’ll then be rewarded with a 4-digit retrieval code, which will allow you to unlock your radio.

Why is my radio locked?

A lockout code

protects against radio theft

. If a thief disconnects the radio, the code locks the radio up, rendering it useless. However, it’s not much of a safeguard because the thief usually doesn’t know that the code has been tripped until he powers up the radio after he has removed it from the vehicle.

How do you take theft lock off radio?

1. Use an original key (not a copied one) and insert it into the ignition.
2. Turn the key into the “On” position. …
3. Leave the key in this position for 10 minutes until the “Theft System” light stops flashing and goes off.
4. Flip the key into the “Off” position and leave it there for five seconds.

How do I unlock my Grand Am without a key?

Lift up on the hanger slowly until you feel

the hanger connect to a metal rod inside the Grand Prix’s door frame. Once you feel it connect, then pull the door handle at the same time that you lift up on the metal rod. The door lock will release and your door will open.

How do I unlock my car radio without the code?

Turn on your radio and see if it displays CODE or LOC. If it does, turn off the radio.

Press and hold down the audio power button together with the SEEK button for about 50-60 minutes

. Then, it will turn on without entering the radio code.

How do I get my car out of anti theft mode?

Step 1: Insert the key into the door lock. Use the side door on the driver’s side and the physical key even if there is a keyless entry system on the car. Step 2: Turn the vehicle key to unlock the car door without releasing it. Hold the key for 30 seconds in the position.

How do you unlock Theftlock radio?

Dial 1-800-537-5140 to connect with GM’s toll-free radio hotline

. Once you’re connected, you’ll be asked to provide your vehicle’s radio identification number, along with a special dealer access code. You’ll then be rewarded with a 4-digit retrieval code, which will allow you to unlock your radio.

How do you unlock a locked car radio?

To do this, You have to turn your ignition to the ON position. Turn on your radio and see if it displays CODE or LOC. If it does, turn off the radio.

Press and hold down the audio power button together with the SEEK button for

about 50-60 minutes.

How do I unlock my radio code?

1. Check Your Owner’s Manual. The best place to locate a radio code is in the owner’s manual of your car. …
2. Visit the Manufacturer’s Website. …
3. Visit your Local Dealership. …
4. Contact a Local Automotive Audio Installation Center.

Can I get radio code from VIN number?

The code is located on a card that comes with the original purchase of the vehicle, which we don’t have. A person can call the dealership with the serial number of the radio and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle

and ask for the radio code

.

How do you unlock your car door if you locked your keys inside?

1. Method #1: Use a tennis ball.
2. Method #2: Use your shoelace.
3. Method #3: Use a coat hanger.
4. Method #4: Use a rod and a screwdriver.
5. Method #5: Use a spatula.
6. Method #6: Use an inflatable wedge.
7. Method #7: Use a strip of plastic.

How do you break into a car with a screwdriver?

A car door can also be unlocked using a Philips head screwdriver and a thin steel rod. Simply

pry the door open slightly using the screwdriver

then use the rod to push open the unlock button. It takes a little twisting to insert the rod inside and you could potentially damage the exterior of your car.

How do you use a slim jim to unlock your car?

Slide the slim jim in the space made by the wedge.

Slide the notched end first, in towards the car lock. Align the slim jim with the lock, pushing down towards the keyhole, which is usually located at the rear of the door. Make sure to

insert the slim jim slowly

, making sure not to catch on anything on the way down.

Is my car in anti-theft mode?

If the security or anti-theft light is flashing when you attempt to start your car, and the engine does not crank or does not start, you have an

anti-theft problem

. The system may not be recognizing your key or keyless entry signal, or there may be a fault in the anti-theft module, keyless entry system or wiring.

How do I permanently disable anti-theft system?

1. Leave the ignition key turned to the “On” position after the vehicle has stalled and will not start.
2. Look at the dashboard and locate the theft system light.
3. Turn the ignition to the “Off” position to disable the PassLock system, and wait for 20 seconds for the system to reset.

How do I get my Impala out of security mode?

Make sure

the security light is

flashing. After 10 minutes the security light will stop flashing and either turn off or stay on steadily. Put the key in the On position. Wait ten minutes until the security light on the dash stops flashing.