OEM HEadunit is LOCKED, Does anyone know about this and entering a code? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

55Designs · 08-15-2010, 07:14 PM

Super complex build for my audio and I retained the OEM radio guts with a custom made harness in the trunk. My screen now shows LOCKED. There is no CODE when I bought the car or a procedure outlined how to unlock it. There are a number of codes on the radio decals but I am trying to figure out what prompts I need to use to enable me to enter the code.

Mr_Draco · 08-15-2010, 07:34 PM

I'm not sure if this pertains to the Camaro but most new cars can only be unlocked by the dealer. The newer anti-theft radios no longer use codes but instead are vin locked and have to be programmed from the dealer to get them to read the vin again.

Tallboy · 08-15-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

I'm not sure if this pertains to the Camaro but most new cars can only be unlocked by the dealer. The newer anti-theft radios no longer use codes but instead are vin locked and have to be programmed from the dealer to get them to read the vin again.

Correct answer.

55Designs · 08-15-2010, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the replies my Porsche and BMW still use codes unless its a German car thing still. Anyways what tool or device must be used to reprogram the radio on the Camaro? If there is a specific tool please tell me the name so I can call around and see who has one. I am not dropping my car off at the dealer for this since I have a full white leather interior now and the techs will for sure trash it. I dont mind waiting for the dealer to do it if its a quick process.

Americonium · 08-16-2010, 06:27 AM

It's a quick process, they just have to plug into the obdII with the GM bit writer (don't know the actual tool name) and turn the radio back on. It cost me $50 bucks back in 2005. Not sure what they charge now, but the service manager came to the parking lot, no need for it to go into the filthy garage. Good luck.

55Designs · 08-16-2010, 09:01 PM

Got it done today at a local dealer and their service was amazing. They took me right in and took extra special care. Took about and hour and we paid $108 for the upload so I am happy now that my OEM Bluetooth and Onstar/Nav work with my custom sound system.

seddon · 08-16-2010, 09:18 PM

When are we gonna see your set up?

55Designs · 08-19-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by seddon

When are we gonna see your set up?

Soon just wrapping up minor stuff and the complicated head unit I decided to use is causing major tuning issues. PM me if your around this weekend and want to hook up.

08-15-2010, 07:14 PM	#1
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	OEM HEadunit is LOCKED, Does anyone know about this and entering a code? Super complex build for my audio and I retained the OEM radio guts with a custom made harness in the trunk. My screen now shows LOCKED. There is no CODE when I bought the car or a procedure outlined how to unlock it. There are a number of codes on the radio decals but I am trying to figure out what prompts I need to use to enable me to enter the code.

08-16-2010, 09:18 PM	#7
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	When are we gonna see your set up? __________________ Elite Design Concepts NY5THGEN2017 ZL1 Garnet Red/M6/// IG @Crazl1

08-15-2010, 07:34 PM	#2
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	I'm not sure if this pertains to the Camaro but most new cars can only be unlocked by the dealer. The newer anti-theft radios no longer use codes but instead are vin locked and have to be programmed from the dealer to get them to read the vin again.

08-15-2010, 09:33 PM	#4
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	Thanks for the replies my Porsche and BMW still use codes unless its a German car thing still. Anyways what tool or device must be used to reprogram the radio on the Camaro? If there is a specific tool please tell me the name so I can call around and see who has one. I am not dropping my car off at the dealer for this since I have a full white leather interior now and the techs will for sure trash it. I dont mind waiting for the dealer to do it if its a quick process.

08-16-2010, 06:27 AM	#5
Americonium Drives: 2010 RS LT2 Olympic White Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 11762 Posts: 58	It's a quick process, they just have to plug into the obdII with the GM bit writer (don't know the actual tool name) and turn the radio back on. It cost me $50 bucks back in 2005. Not sure what they charge now, but the service manager came to the parking lot, no need for it to go into the filthy garage. Good luck.

08-16-2010, 09:01 PM	#6
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	Got it done today at a local dealer and their service was amazing. They took me right in and took extra special care. Took about and hour and we paid $108 for the upload so I am happy now that my OEM Bluetooth and Onstar/Nav work with my custom sound system.