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how can I re-activate the anti-theft system in my 2001 Saturn SL2? It displays LOCK on the radio''s screen.

Submitted: 507 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $9
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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2001 Saturn SL2

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Tried all steps provided in the car manual. Nothing happens. Only thing displayed is LOCK on the radio.

Posted by michael 507 days and 17 hours ago.

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hello... do you have the access code for the radio? or do you need to find the factory backup code?

507 days and 17 hours ago.

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Reply to michael's Post: From all that I've read I will need the factory backup code.

Posted by michael 507 days and 17 hours ago.

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hello... please perform the following procedure to obtain the 4 digit code and reply with that code and i'll contact GM for the unlock #. thank yo

  • Turn the ignition ON.
  • Turn the radio power OFF.
  • While pressing and holding presets 1 and 2 for 5 seconds, a 4-digit number will appear on the radio display. This 4-digit number is not the same as the customer's stored 4-digit code, but is needed before technical support is called.
  • Record this number. It is the radio display code.
  • 507 days and 16 hours ago.

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    the number for the radio display is 5609

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    hello. the factory code # is 7166 you will need to enter it when promted to in the instructions below. thank you

  • Turn the ignition ON.
  • Press the power button on the radio. The display will show "- - - -".
  • Enter the 4-digit code by using the SEEK/SCAN and TUNE rocker buttons. The numbers will start at 0 0 0 0 and will increase on the display each time the corresponding side of the rocker button is pushed.
    3.1. Press the down arrow side of the SEEK/SCAN rocker button to change the left digit.
    3.2. Press the up arrow side of the SEEK/SCAN rocker button to change the second to left digit.
    3.3. Press the down arrow side of the TUNE rocker button to change the third digit.
    3.4. Press the up arrow side of the TUNE rocker button to change the last digit.
  • Push the AM/FM button once the 4-digit code has been entered correctly.
  • If the proper code has been entered, the radio will return to the armed mode and normal operation shall return. If the wrong code is entered, the display will momentarily show an error message and then return to display "- - - -" indicating that another try at the correct code can be attempted.
  • i hope this information has been helpful. please hit accept and leave positive feedback if it has. thank you and if you need further assistance please contact me.

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    Expert: michael
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    Answered: 7/3/2008

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    507 days and 16 hours ago.

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    Reply to michael's Post: Looks like I'll need to disconnect the battery to get the display to show the "----". That's what started the whole mess in the 1st place. Had my battery changed out and it went downhill from there.

    Posted by michael 507 days and 16 hours ago.

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    hello... when you attempt to get the display to show "- - - -"... does the radio display LOCK instead?

    maybe this info will be helpful if it won't allow you to input the code. (see below)

    When the theft-deterrent feature is armed or secure (SEC), the radio can enter the locked state if the power is removed from the radio for a long enough period or if the customer has accidentally entered the wrong number three times. (An error message is displayed after every wrong entry.) When the radio is locked, LOCK appears on the display and all radio functions are disabled. Before another attempt at the correct code can be made, the radio must be On and the display must show LOCK for an hour. After an hour, "- - - -" will appear on the display and the correct code may be entered if it is known. Perform the following steps to retrieve the code to unlock a locked system using a known code.

     



    Edited by michael on 7/3/2008 at 10:16 AM

    507 days and 15 hours ago.

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    Reply to michael's Post: Thanks for the added info. I tried disconnecting the battery and it didn't help. LOL
    Yes, it does continue to show LOCK. So, yes, I will try the leaving it on for an hour.

    Posted by michael 507 days and 14 hours ago.

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    hello. not a problem to post the extra info. i try to make sure i can be as thorough as possible. thanks again.

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