Anti Theft Stero System Code

I have a 1998 Grand Prix that I purchased from a private party about a year ago and no longer can contact him. Anyway, my battery died and when I charged it my stereo was locked! After reading owner's manual, I knew I needed a code. Well, guess you can figure out my question.... How can I get my stereo to work again without having to take it to the dealer and be charged up the __________? And even then I am not sure if they can help. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can get the code or bypass it?

I'm not sure there is a way to bypass it without going to a dealer. That's why my dad never would let me set a theftlock code on any of my cars. He said it was a major pain in the rear to get it reset if you forgot or lost the code.

I have a 1998 Grand Prix that I purchased from a private party about a year ago and no longer can contact him. Anyway, my battery died and when I charged it my stereo was locked! After reading owner's manual, I knew I needed a code. Well, guess you can figure out my question.... How can I get my stereo to work again without having to take it to the dealer and be charged up the __________? And even then I am not sure if they can help. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can get the code or bypass it?

Here you go;


** Theftlock Bypass

1. Press and hold presets 2 & 3 for about 10 seconds until the first 3 digits of the display code are displayed.

2. Write the numbers down.

3. Press the AM/FM button, write down the next 3 numbers.

4. Call 1-800-537-5140, when asked, enter 620529, press the # button and enter the 6 digit code from the radio, you will get an unlock code, write it down.

5. Go back to the car, press the HR button and set the first 2 numbers, then press minute button and set the next two last numbers, press AM/FM button, SEC should be displayed, turn on radio.

To remove customers code, repeat step 5. you should see --- on radio face, the code is now out of the radio.



EDIT: Updated with new dealer code. FWIW, the old code was 202107

I guess we know wat kustom kid does in his spar time :biggrin: jk

Here you go;


** Theftlock Bypass

1. Press and hold presets 2 & 3 for about 10 seconds until the first 3 digits of the display code are displayed.

2. Write the numbers down.

3. Press the AM/FM button, write down the next 3 numbers.

4. Call 1-800-537-5140, when asked, enter 620529, press the # button and enter the 6 digit code from the radio, you will get an unlock code, write it down.

5. Go back to the car, press the HR button and set the first 2 numbers, then press minute button and set the next two last numbers, press AM/FM button, SEC should be displayed, turn on radio.

To remove customers code, repeat step 5. you should see --- on radio face, the code is now out of the radio.



EDIT: Updated with new dealer code. FWIW, the old code was 202107


Hey !!! need your help here, need your help, this past weekend i tried to replace the clock, but didnt work, so now that i connect the stereo it does not work, has the theft light blinking, i tried to remove the theft system but did not work, so now i'm f*&^* up with no stereo
btw: I have the '00 Gp-GT w/stock bose & cd system.

Hey !!! need your help here, need your help, this past weekend i tried to replace the clock, but didnt work, so now that i connect the stereo it does not work, has the theft light blinking, i tried to remove the theft system but did not work, so now i'm f*&^* up with no stereo
btw: I have the '00 Gp-GT w/stock bose & cd system.

If that code doesn't work. Take it to dealer. Diff. radio. They will set it for free, if it's your radio.

I guess we know wat kustom kid does in his spar time :biggrin: jk

Kustomkid: You are awesome! It worked! I was using the old code and of course frustration set in big time! Thanks for your help! Now I don't have to pay a dealer!

Robin

If that code doesn't work. Take it to dealer. Diff. radio. They will set it for free, if it's your radio.

What are you smoking dealers will not unlock the radio for free. Dealers will not fix a problem without charging you something.


BTW Kustom your advice is called theft of services. Does the dealership know you are using thier codes and posting them on the internet?

What are you smoking dealers will not unlock the radio for free. Dealers will not fix a problem without charging you something.


BTW Kustom your advice is called theft of services. Does the dealership know you are using thier codes and posting them on the internet?

Do you know those codes have been passed around EVERY GP site for forever. Also, the two dealers down the street from me will give them to you over the phone.

What are you smoking dealers will not unlock the radio for free. Dealers will not fix a problem without charging you something.


BTW Kustom your advice is called theft of services. Does the dealership know you are using thier codes and posting them on the internet?


Flatrater, you must be one of those who charge! It is nice to know there our people who will help unlike people like you who are actually the thiefs and noboby asked for your 2 cents

Do you know those codes have been passed around EVERY GP site for forever. Also, the two dealers down the street from me will give them to you over the phone.


Hey Kid, do you have the steps to enter the code, just wanna double check and make sure i'm entering the code in the right order, already followed the instructions on the manual, but who know's.

Hey Kid, do you have the steps to enter the code, just wanna double check and make sure i'm entering the code in the right order, already followed the instructions on the manual, but who know's.

There posted above. I listed the same way I did mine. It's the way a friend of mine gave them to me. I used and listed them step by step.
Good luck.

hey there FLATRATER, i've read 2 different posts, both of them had you giving your negative, unforum-friendly opinion. why are you on here anyway, seems to me you whine just as much as the ones you complained about in the last post i read?
i very much appreciate all the information i get on this website. unlike you, apparently, i don't have the money to go to the dealership every time something goes wrong. especially since i'm a girl and don't know that much about cars. and mine is a lemon which i've been trying to get fixed but after 3 mechanics who've fixed things, i have many many more problems than i can possibly afford. so many that i can't take that much time off work to pick it up and drop it off because who would pay the bill? why don't you try to be a little more positive? that's why the rest of us are here....

i see your ase certified....the word jackass under your name fits you nicely. i bet you charge your mother for repairs too don't you...

i see your ase certified....the word jackass under your name fits you nicely. i bet you charge your mother for repairs too don't you...


Ouch!!! Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn. :lol2:


http://www.photodump.com/direct/coolrex/gtp558.jpg
Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU, Granatelli CAI Tuneable MAF,
3.4 SC pulley, Hi-Flow CAT, u-bend delete, 180 TS, TB spacer
ET: 14.3 @ 96 mph

Ouch!!! Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn. :lol2:


http://www.photodump.com/direct/coolrex/gtp558.jpg
Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU, Granatelli CAI Tuneable MAF,
3.4 SC pulley, Hi-Flow CAT, u-bend delete, 180 TS, TB spacer
ET: 14.3 @ 96 mph
:evillol: Exactly! and I hate to be that way but if you went back and read my previous threads from last fall, it would be easy to understand why I am somewhat anti-dealership. sometimes it's just nice to be nice to others. so :thefinger here's to those who are just out for my money!
I've got about :2cents: left to spend on this car! And to everyone else, have a great day! :jump3:

:evillol: Exactly! and I hate to be that way but if you went back and read my previous threads from last fall, it would be easy to understand why I am somewhat anti-dealership. sometimes it's just nice to be nice to others. so :thefinger here's to those who are just out for my money!
I've got about :2cents: left to spend on this car! And to everyone else, have a great day! :jump3:

You tell him. We are all out here to help each other. We are losing people from this site every day, because of people who don't know how to say, "how can we help you"?
If money is the thing in his life, then he should take some and buy a new as--ole. That way you you can reply to two fourms at once.
Anytime you need help on your car, let us know. We will do are best. Nice to have you around.


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K K What about unlocking a 97 GTP (DELCO) AM Cass. PLease..

K K What about unlocking a 97 GTP (DELCO) AM Cass. PLease..

Dave,
Wanted to make sure. I called GM dealer. They said the codes are the same with cass. as they are with CD player.
Hope that helps.

You tell him. We are all out here to help each other. We are losing people from this site every day, because of people who don't know how to say, "how can we help you"?
If money is the thing in his life, then he should take some and buy a new as--ole. That way you you can reply to two fourms at once.
Anytime you need help on your car, let us know. We will do are best. Nice to have you around.


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:tongue: thanks!

:tongue: thanks!

Next time some tech or dealer ticks you off you can express yourself more eloquently. Jim (KustomKid54) passed this on to me and I decided to pass it on. I hope he doesn't mind.....lol. :lol2: We like interesting graphics. Smilies come in handy too. :smile:


http://www.photobucket.com/albums/y186/lizzywiz/slap.gif


http://www.photobucket.com/albums/y186/lizzywiz/gtp.jpg
Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU, Granatelli CAI Tuneable MAF,
3.4 SC pulley, Hi-Flow CAT, u-bend delete, 180 TS,
TB spacer, MSD 8.5mm wires, AC Delco 41-932 spark plugs,
Goodyear Gatorback Serp. & SC Belt
ET: 14.3 @ 96 mph

Next time some tech or dealer ticks you off you can express yourself more eloquently. Jim (KustomKid54) passed this on to me and I decided to pass it on. I hope he doesn't mind.....lol. :lol2: We like interesting graphics. Smilies come in handy too. :smile:


http://www.photobucket.com/albums/y186/lizzywiz/slap.gif


http://www.photobucket.com/albums/y186/lizzywiz/gtp.jpg
Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU, Granatelli CAI Tuneable MAF,
3.4 SC pulley, Hi-Flow CAT, u-bend delete, 180 TS,
TB spacer, MSD 8.5mm wires, AC Delco 41-932 spark plugs,
Goodyear Gatorback Serp. & SC Belt
ET: 14.3 @ 96 mph


I don't mind. But I like this one better;

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I don't mind. But I like this one better;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/kustomkid54/kickintheass.gif

Yeah!! That was a good one too. At least we're not gender biased here...lol. :lol2:



http://www.photobucket.com/albums/y186/lizzywiz/gtp.jpg
Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU, Granatelli CAI Tuneable MAF,
3.4 SC pulley, Hi-Flow CAT, u-bend delete, 180 TS,
TB spacer, MSD 8.5mm wires, AC Delco 41-932 spark plugs,
Goodyear Gatorback Serp. & SC Belt
ET: 14.3 @ 96 mph

hey there FLATRATER, i've read 2 different posts, both of them had you giving your negative, unforum-friendly opinion. why are you on here anyway, seems to me you whine just as much as the ones you complained about in the last post i read?
i very much appreciate all the information i get on this website. unlike you, apparently, i don't have the money to go to the dealership every time something goes wrong. especially since i'm a girl and don't know that much about cars. and mine is a lemon which i've been trying to get fixed but after 3 mechanics who've fixed things, i have many many more problems than i can possibly afford. so many that i can't take that much time off work to pick it up and drop it off because who would pay the bill? why don't you try to be a little more positive? that's why the rest of us are here....

Flaming me will only get you banned, so try it again! If you have a problem with me try sending me a PM.

You read 2 posts yet you feel like an expert on who I am. Try searching my past posts.

The info posted about unlocking a radio is illegal and if I wanted I could of removed this topic the day the illegal info was posted.

Flatrater, you must be one of those who charge! It is nice to know there our people who will help unlike people like you who are actually the thiefs and noboby asked for your 2 cents
Do me a favor and shut up!

Since you don't list your job I can asusme you don't work.

But if I can to your work place and you were off the clock and not getting paid would you still help me out the same way or just brush me off. You condem me for the same things you do. If you are at work and not getting paid you won't get off your ass to help anyone out.

Would you do something illegal at your job to help me out?

Hello Everyone Concerned,

Just my 2 cents :2cents:but I believe everyone should cool it....please. Getting P.O.'d and escalating matters will not help matters, either. We should all start acting like responsible adults, and that includes me so let this rest once and for all. This thread is getting out of hand.

"Can't we all just get along."

Here's our forum rules as a refresher:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/guidelines.html

Respectfully submitted.


http://www.photobucket.com/albums/y186/lizzywiz/gtp.jpg
Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU, Granatelli CAI Tuneable MAF,
3.4 SC pulley, Hi-Flow CAT, u-bend delete, 180 TS,
TB spacer, MSD 8.5mm wires, AC Delco 41-932 spark plugs,
Goodyear Gatorback Serp. & SC Belt
ET: 14.3 @ 96 mph

You know something. I belong to more GP forums then then they will let you read. The last time this happen, this fourm lost some moderators. GTPDAD has done a great job on this part of this fourm. And will still be doing it tomorrow.
I don't know who you are. But we have some mechanics on the GP fourm that help people every day. They do it for the love of cars, not to feel big. I have almost the same amount of post that you do. I'm out here every day and most of the nights. Oh, and I have done it in less time.
We joke, we talk, we help. You have come on this site twice in the last month to yell. All I can say, don't come on here telling people to shut up. Don't try to make yourself feel like a God. I think you should take the night, think about what your saying. Then come back and tell some people your sorry for telling them to shut up.
"AF Staff are here to help you so if you have a problem e-mail it". You have the power to email anyone, even me, if you have trouble with anything they have to say. Banning is something a little hard to push at people all the time. That's why we have lost so many people in the past. I think we are all too big to yell at.
I'll wait your PM or email.
Thanks for everyones time and help.

While searching for a service manual for a 1998 Grand Prix I stumbled across some guy on Ebay providing a service of GM Theftlock codes.

Any comments on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38644&item=7977599878&rd=1


http://www.photobucket.com/albums/y186/lizzywiz/gtp.jpg
Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU, Granatelli CAI Tuneable MAF,
3.4 SC pulley, Hi-Flow CAT, u-bend delete, 180 TS,
TB spacer, MSD 8.5mm wires, AC Delco 41-932 spark plugs,
Goodyear Gatorback Serp. & SC Belt
ET: 14.3 @ 96 mph

You know if I really wanted to I could just call GM and report this issue and have that account closed. But I haven't and don't intend to do so.

And Kustom you're going to have a long wait.

Topic closed

OK Guys I think we can all cool our heels a bit. There is no need to get nasty toward anyone! We are here to help each other out not to flame one another or make nasty comments. If this continues, I will lock the thread!