1997 Chevy Cavalier Stereo, problems

CHEVYGIRL01

MEMBER
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
200,000 MILES

We just recently bought this car, and when we bought it the stereo isn't working because it reads locked on the lcd screen on the stereo. The gentleman that we bought the car off of said he never listened to it either, and that he didn't know how to unlock it. What we would like to know is if there is a way we can unlock it ourselves to get the stereo to work.

3 Replies

BMRFIXIT

MECHANIC
19,053 POSTS

You need to get the radio serial no #
radio has to be removed and its on the back of the radio
you have to take this # with the VIN #
to a GM dealer
then they can help
and they will give you the code to unlock the radio

SPONSORED LINKS

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 AT 8:41 PM

CHEVYGIRL01

MEMBER
2 POSTS

My hubby brought the car to a chevy dealership and they told him for 40 bucks plus tax that they can get the stereo working

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 AT 11:39 AM

BMRFIXIT

MECHANIC
19,053 POSTS

If they want to charge you thats up to them
and its the only way you can get the radio to work
$40 is not bad
just make sure you get the code
and keep it in a safe place

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 AT 5:08 PM