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'10CamaroDude · 05-11-2020, 05:03 PM

If I get a radio with 5 disc changer & bezel from another Camaro, will I need
to enter a code to use it?

'10CamaroDude · 05-12-2020, 05:44 AM

Step 1: Start the vehicle and turn on the radio.

Step 2: Press and hold preset numbers 2 and 3 until a three digit code appears on the
radio display. Write this code down.

Step 3: Press the AM/FM button. Your radio will display a second three digit code.
Write the second code down. You will now have a six digit code.

Step 4: Call the Chevy Radio Code phone line at 1-800-537-5140. Enter 106010
followed by the # key to direct you to the radio code retrieval system.

Step 5: Enter the six digit code you retrieved in steps 2 and 3 followed by the * key.
They must be in order. You will be given a four digit radio code. Write down the radio
code.

Step 6: Start your vehicle and turn on the radio. Using the Minute and Hour buttons,
enter in the four digit radio code to your stereo system. Press the AM/FM button to
unlock your stereo.

Does that work?

KenBaker · 05-13-2020, 09:49 PM

Does this work on the Mylink?

Quote:

Originally Posted by '10CamaroDude

Step 1: Start the vehicle and turn on the radio.

Step 2: Press and hold preset numbers 2 and 3 until a three digit code appears on the
radio display. Write this code down.

Step 3: Press the AM/FM button. Your radio will display a second three digit code.
Write the second code down. You will now have a six digit code.

Step 4: Call the Chevy Radio Code phone line at 1-800-537-5140. Enter 106010
followed by the # key to direct you to the radio code retrieval system.

Step 5: Enter the six digit code you retrieved in steps 2 and 3 followed by the * key.
They must be in order. You will be given a four digit radio code. Write down the radio
code.

Step 6: Start your vehicle and turn on the radio. Using the Minute and Hour buttons,
enter in the four digit radio code to your stereo system. Press the AM/FM button to
unlock your stereo.

Does that work?

Leo72793 · 05-13-2020, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenBaker

Does this work on the Mylink?

No. this does not work on 2010-2015 at al. they are VIN locked. must be reprogrammed. if you didnt have it you must go through gen5diy

'10CamaroDude · 05-15-2020, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo72793

No. this does not work on 2010-2015 at al. they are VON locked. must be reprogrammed. if you didnt have it you must go through gen5diy

VON locked?

CamaroFan63 · 05-15-2020, 12:51 PM

VIN . . . i think they mean...
the BCM does not recognize
the radio so it locks it...

RedTexasSS · 05-15-2020, 11:46 PM

My radio recently quit working. New radios are discontinued and no longer available from Chevrolet. I purchased a refurbished exchange unit from a local dealer. When I installed the new unit everything on the display and controls were working except the radio. It said calibrate across the display. I found out that the Camaro has a theft deterrent feature and it must have the VIN programmed into the unit in order for it to work. The dealer reprogrammed mine, it took about 45 minutes and they charged me $75. Works great now.

Leo72793 · 05-16-2020, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFan63

VIN . . . i think they mean...
the BCM does not recognize
the radio so it locks it...

Yes VIN.. typo when typing too fast on mobile

CamaroFan63 · 05-16-2020, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo72793

Yes VIN.. typo when typing too fast on mobile

It happens, hell i do that from my desktop..

'10CamaroDude · 05-17-2020, 12:24 AM

Oh well, I could have gotten a real cheap radio with 5-disc changer, and a
bezel, but I am not paying another $75 for programming.

Cheap Guy · 05-17-2020, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '10CamaroDude

Oh well, I could have gotten a real cheap radio with 5-disc changer, and a
bezel, but I am not paying another $75 for programming.

You went through the same process a lot of have and some of us just said the heck with it and went aftermarket. The first kits looked crappy but the recent kits they’ve come out with look as good as or better than stock and you can get all he new goodies like CarPlay and get better sound. If you shop carefully you can have a new head unit and install kit for about $500. Not cheap but better and cheaper than the alternative of going with a stock unit.

'10CamaroDude · 05-18-2020, 02:58 AM

I will stick with the Windows 10 tablet... I will just look for a better bezel. Mine
is faded...

05-11-2020, 05:03 PM	#1
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 738 View My Garage	Radio swap from another Camaro. If I get a radio with 5 disc changer & bezel from another Camaro, will I need to enter a code to use it?

05-15-2020, 12:51 PM	#6
CamaroFan63 Sullie63 Drives: '15 1LT Summit White Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 526	VIN . . . i think they mean... the BCM does not recognize the radio so it locks it... __________________ Casper, Ghost of Camaro's past Black '86 Silver '85, VR '13 Auto/19's/Boston Acoustic speakers/Spare Tire Born 10/28/14 Adopted 04/09/18 with 17,491.xx miles Oracle clear side markers / LLmar tint sides and rear. Strut bar / Husky Floor liners Member of SICC. Southern Illinois Camaro Club

05-15-2020, 11:46 PM	#7
RedTexasSS Drives: 2012 SS Red w/ black rally stripes Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 47	My radio recently quit working. New radios are discontinued and no longer available from Chevrolet. I purchased a refurbished exchange unit from a local dealer. When I installed the new unit everything on the display and controls were working except the radio. It said calibrate across the display. I found out that the Camaro has a theft deterrent feature and it must have the VIN programmed into the unit in order for it to work. The dealer reprogrammed mine, it took about 45 minutes and they charged me $75. Works great now. __________________ 2012 SS Camaro, Victory Red w/black rally stripes, SLP front splitter, ZL1 Rocker panels, ZL1 Add-ons Stealth Wickerbill, L99, Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger, 65 lb. injectors, 87 mm pulley, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM,1 7/8 Texas Speed long tube headers, v-max ported throttle body, Rotofab cold air intake with Apex scoop, Apex catch can, MSD plug wires, AEM AFR and Boost gauges, GPI SS1 VVT Cam, HP tuners with remote tune by Ryan at GPI, Solo axleback exhaust w/j pipes and stock resonator.

05-12-2020, 05:44 AM	#2
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 738 View My Garage	Step 1: Start the vehicle and turn on the radio. Step 2: Press and hold preset numbers 2 and 3 until a three digit code appears on the radio display. Write this code down. Step 3: Press the AM/FM button. Your radio will display a second three digit code. Write the second code down. You will now have a six digit code. Step 4: Call the Chevy Radio Code phone line at 1-800-537-5140. Enter 106010 followed by the # key to direct you to the radio code retrieval system. Step 5: Enter the six digit code you retrieved in steps 2 and 3 followed by the * key. They must be in order. You will be given a four digit radio code. Write down the radio code. Step 6: Start your vehicle and turn on the radio. Using the Minute and Hour buttons, enter in the four digit radio code to your stereo system. Press the AM/FM button to unlock your stereo. Does that work?

05-17-2020, 12:24 AM	#10
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 738 View My Garage	Oh well, I could have gotten a real cheap radio with 5-disc changer, and a bezel, but I am not paying another $75 for programming.

05-18-2020, 02:58 AM	#12
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 738 View My Garage	I will stick with the Windows 10 tablet... I will just look for a better bezel. Mine is faded...