HELP-DESPERATE - Used 1996 Cavalier

I purchased a used 1996 Cavalier and I believe the radio/theft needs to be unlocked and I have no manual on this car. I purchased for my daughter so you can imagine how upset she is. Noone seems to be able to help me at all. I go to the dealer and they want to charge me 80 for a user manual or to come and have them do it. I cannot afford to do this since I am a single mom. Is there a way to get the codes? Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately, I do not believe there is any other wya but to retrive the code from the car's cpu. For piece of mind, make sure you write it down somewhere safe when you get, everytime battery power is removed form the radio (ie - battery changes) you'll be needing it. :2cents:

this is all you have to do, i used this method on mine

1. First, press and hold presets two and three for a few seconds. Three digits will come up on the display. These are the first three digits of the factory unlock code.

2. Press the AM/FM button on the unit and another three-digit number will read out. These are the last three digits of your code.

3. Call 1-800-537-5140. You'll be asked for a dealer code, 139010, 206053 and 620529 may work. Enter this number and then press the pound (#) button.

4. Now enter the six-digit code that you got from your stereo, first three digits first, then the last three. You will be given a four-digit response code. Make note.

5. In your car, hit the HR button and put in the first two digits of the response code. Then press the MIN button and put in the last two digits of your response code. Press AM/FM and then SEC should read out on your radio.

6. You should be unlocked!