How Do I Unlock My Pontiac 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 I bypass Theftlock on a GM radio?

1. Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the “On” position. …
2. Press and hold radio preset buttons 2 and 3 for six seconds. …
3. Write this number down quickly and press the AM/FM button (within a 15 seconds). …
4. Write down this second number.
5. Turn the car's ignition off.
6. Call 1-800-537-5140.

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.

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 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.

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 reprogram a GM radio?

1. Turn on your car. …
2. Press and hold down both the second and third preset buttons. …
3. Write down the two- or three-digit code that appears in the LED display.
4. Press the AM/FM button on the radio.
5. Write down the next two- or three-digit code that appears in the LED display.

How do I find my GM radio code?

Phoning in for Your Radio Retrieval Code.

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.

How do I disable PassLock?

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 unlock my RDS radio?

To unlock radio you will need

access to a GM scan tool

. The radio must be in LOC mode NOT in INOP mode. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC). Press and hold presets buttons 2 & 3 or 1 & 4 for approximately 10 seconds.

How do you unlock a Volkswagen radio?

1. Turn the radio on by pressing the “On” button. …
2. Press the “Preset 1” button to program the first number. …
3. Press the “Preset 2” button to program the second number in the radio code.

How do I reset my VW radio code?

Press the “MODE” and “SCAN” buttons simultaneously and hold them

until “1000

” appears on the radio display. Release the buttons as soon as this number appears. Refer to your Radio Card and use the station buttons (“1”, “2”, “3” and “4”) to input the code.

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 disable Toyota immobilizer?

You can also deactivate Toyota immobilizer using

the door key

, where you turn the key on your door as if opening it but do not open the door. Hold the key in place for around 30 seconds to let the immobilizer unit know that you have the right key. You can try turning the key on both sides, lock, and unlock.