01 sub sec lite on radio

[bobgdolly]

The box next to the radio control knob that normally has the time in it has loc in it, and my radio won't work. The red lite flashes, what can I do to fis this ? please help!!!

[turkey28]

If you bought the suburban used and don't know the unlock code I believe you will have to go to the dealer to get it unlocked. Someone else may know a trick, I don't. The radio locks out when it is disconnected from power so it will be less likely to be stolen.

[bobgdolly]

Thanks for the info does anyone know the code to get my radio back on ?

[turkey28]

The code is a number that the previous owner made up, unless you can contact them you will have to go to the dealer to have it unlocked. Your owners manual will tell you how to set your own code.

[flht]

There is a way to reset the code, I found it under the truck section and the corvette section. I gave this to a guy that works with me. If you cannot find it I will try and locate it also. I did give the guy a copy of it and will get him to get me the info.

[flht]

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.





I hope this helps, I found it on a corvette forum, should work fine with your radio. Again let me know how this turns out. Please.

Later

[bobgdolly]

It worked !!!! thanks very much !!!

[flht]

Any time.