2003 RDS Radio

[randy sanders]

I am going to replace the standard radio with a Casett/tape am fm same year . How do I avoid going to the dealer at $ 139.00 hr, to enter code. Thanks

[misfitt006]

Just out of curiosity, if you are replacing the stereo why are you putting in another stock one? Why not just put in a decent aftermarket one? You can get good ones for about $100 that sound night and day different than any stock setup......just my

[randy sanders]

Originally Posted by misfitt006

Just out of curiosity, if you are replacing the stereo why are you putting in another stock one? Why not just put in a decent aftermarket one? You can get good ones for about $100 that sound night and day different than any stock setup......just my

I have a RDS radio/cd player and want a tape cassette player also.i am going to purchase a used radio with these features.

[misfitt006]

I don't know if this will work for you or not but you can give it a shot. It was posted on another thread....


Date Published: 2002-05-26

Submitter's Name: Ioannis Hadjiioannou
Email Address: [email protected]
Corvetteforum.com Member Alias: Hex29a

The following procedure will give you a new code that you can use instead of your personal code. Using this new code, you can “unlock” your radio and then “re-lock” it with a new code if you wish. Prerequisites: The radio must be in LOC mode NOT in INOP mode. Let me explain. If you have activated the Theft-Deterrent feature of your radio and loose power, the radio goes into LOC (theftlock) mode. With the ignition on, you must use the MN and HR buttons to enter you personal code in order to unlock it (The instructions are on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual). If you fail to enter the correct code eight (8) times, the radio goes into INOP mode. You have to wait an hour with the ignition on before the radio returns to LOC mode (go for a long drive somewhere).

Procedure:

01. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)

02. Hold down the Radio Presets 2 and 3 buttons for six seconds

03. The radio display changes from LOC to a three-digit number. Write this number down. Don’t take forever, fifteen seconds max before the next step.

04. Press the AM/FM button

05. The radio display changes to another three-digit number. Write this number to the right of the first one.

06. You now have a six-digit number, the first three digits are from STEP 03 and the last three digits are form STEP 05

07. Call 1 800 537 5140 08. Press 1 then # (pound). You’ll hear “Invalid Code, try again”

09. Press 139010 then # (pound). You will be asked to enter your four or six digit code followed by * (start)

10. Enter the number from STEP 6 then * (star)

11. Listen to the four-digit number and write it down. It will be repeated twice

12. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)

13. Use the MN and HR buttons to enter the code from STEP 11

14. Press the AM/FM button. The radio display changes to SEC Your radio is now “un-locked” and usable. The Theft-Deterrent feature is STILL active! If you want to disable it, use the instruction on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual. Use the code from STEP 11 instead of your personal code.

Note: This tip originated from LOTZAHP, Austin TX (credit must be given where credit is due). I verified it on an Y2K C5 with a locked radio - mine.

[randy sanders]

I have a Delco RDS radio and understand that is another type of anti theft system.

[misfitt006]

Oh ok....I'm not really familiar with the RDS radios. Sorry I can't be much help. I still say go straight aftermarket. Quality is better and I'm pretty sure you can still get tape/CD combo head units.