1997 Chevy Cavalier Stereo, problems

Tiny
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.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 AT 8:26 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
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
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 AT 8:41 PM
Tiny
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
Tiny
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

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Radio Code Content

VIEW MORE