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2011RS73 · 11-13-2021, 04:08 PM

So my factory radio stopped working. So i bought another and now it says locked. Is there anyway to unlock it?

Coz3z3 · 11-13-2021, 05:38 PM

I believe they are VIN specific. If you bought it used it needs to be programmed. If you bought from dealer it should have been programmed already to the VIN

Camaro2ss2010 · 11-13-2021, 06:22 PM

This is correct. They have to be programmed for your car. Can’t just replace it with another one. Crazy idea from GM.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 11-13-2021, 06:49 PM

If your not in love with the factory stereo. Get yourself an aftermarket faceplate and head unit and enjoy the technology your factory unit does not have and don’t worry about getting dealer to program factory one to your vin. Aftermarket’s don’t need that done.
IMHO

SIM GhostrdrZ · 11-13-2021, 06:54 PM

Example A:

ccalderon210 · 11-14-2021, 05:42 PM

I believe gen5DIY can unlock it it may be worth emailing him. You may even be able to get the mylink radio with the large screen working on your car

DRC69 · 11-18-2021, 11:18 AM

NICE. That's the way I'm going.

webbch · 11-19-2021, 08:12 PM

The VIN has to be programmed into the EEPROM in the radio (or at least the donor vehicle's VIN needs to be cleared)

NadiaEira · 04-26-2024, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccalderon210

I believe gen5DIY can unlock it it may be worth emailing him. You may even be able to get the mylink cookie clicker 2 radio with the large screen working on your car

Great. Thank you for sharing.

11-13-2021, 04:08 PM	#1
2011RS73 Drives: Chevy Camaro RS and SS Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Altamonte Springs, Fl Posts: 6	2011 Camaro radio locked So my factory radio stopped working. So i bought another and now it says locked. Is there anyway to unlock it? Attached Images

11-13-2021, 06:22 PM	#3
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	This is correct. They have to be programmed for your car. Can’t just replace it with another one. Crazy idea from GM. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

11-13-2021, 06:54 PM	#5
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,291 View My Garage	Example A: Attached Images

11-14-2021, 05:42 PM	#6
ccalderon210 Drives: 2011 Victory Red Ls Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Posts: 89	I believe gen5DIY can unlock it it may be worth emailing him. You may even be able to get the mylink radio with the large screen working on your car __________________ 2011 LS A6 Brembo SS brake swap, eighbach lowering spring prokit 1.3" drop, K&N typhoon 69 series intake, mace ported throttle body, intake manifold spacer, long tube headers->no cats->stock ss exhaust

11-13-2021, 05:38 PM	#2
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 584	I believe they are VIN specific. If you bought it used it needs to be programmed. If you bought from dealer it should have been programmed already to the VIN

11-13-2021, 06:49 PM	#4
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,291 View My Garage	If your not in love with the factory stereo. Get yourself an aftermarket faceplate and head unit and enjoy the technology your factory unit does not have and don’t worry about getting dealer to program factory one to your vin. Aftermarket’s don’t need that done. IMHO

11-18-2021, 11:18 AM	#7
DRC69 Drives: 2011 RS 2LT Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: So. Cal Posts: 147	NICE. That's the way I'm going.