What happens to the radio on a Chevy Aveo?

Some Chevrolet Aveo models have a theft-deterrent feature built into the audio system. If the radio is removed from the car or the battery is disconnected, the radio will lock and will not be usable until an unlock code is entered. When you enter the code, you will reset the radio and restore it to its normal state.

Do you need a code to unlock your car stereo?

If you own a vehicle, you may find that the audio systems are equipped with an Anti-theft or radio code feature that requires a special “security code” to unlock your radio. This radio unlock code is not required for normal operations. It’s purpose is to deter a potential thief from removing the stereo.

How do you get the radio code on a Chevy?

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.

How do you put a three digit code on a car radio?

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.

Why is my air conditioning not working on my Aveo?

What are common reasons my Chevrolet Aveo has air conditioning problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Aveo air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor.

Why is my Chevy TheftLock radio not working?

The radio display will read “LOC” and the device will not turn on. Whenever your Chevy battery is disconnected or the battery dies, the Delco Theftlock radio enters the “LOC” mode. Follow these steps and you can reset the anti-theft radio and return the radio to a working state.

How does an anti theft radio work on a Chevy?

General Motors vehicles, including Chevy, contain anti-theft Delco Theftlock radios that can only be used by entering the correct security code. This security code keeps someone from using the radio in another vehicle if the unique security code is not entered. The radio display will read “LOC” and the device will not turn on.

How can I find out the radio code for my car?

The software is an online radio codes generator that is capable to calculate your unique unlock radio code for your device. To use this service you must know some information about your radio: Car radio serial number. Radio model. Car model. All three information about your device you can find it on the front or on the back side on your car radio.

How do you set a radio code on a radio?

Probably some of you will have problems whit putting the code on your own radio device. For example to unlock ford radio you just click on the radio number button one to set the first number from the code. Then button two for the second number from the code etc. At the end just click on the button number five and you are done.

How do you change the LOC code on a radio?

Turn the ignition switch to the “On” position. Press the power button on the radio. Wait for “Loc” to appear on the display. Press the “Hour” button until the first two digits of the code appear on the display. Press the “Minute” button until the last two digits of the code appear on the display.

When do you need a car radio code?

A radio code is required if you have: Experienced a dead battery. Disconnected the factory radio harness. Disconnected the battery to the vehicle.

What to do when you need to replace a radio antenna?

Radio Antenna Replacement. Set the air flow control to the instrument panel (IP) vent position if equipped with air conditioning (A/C). Disable the SIR system. Remove the SRS or AIRBAG fuse. Apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from moving. Move the shift lever all the way down (if the transmission is automatic).

Where can I buy a GMC Sierra antenna?

Also sold under the GMC Sierra and VIA Vtrux names, available in the US, Canada, Mexico and other countries around the world. Antenna snapped off, unbolted antenna base from frame, how do I access antenna cable going to radio?

What to do if your stereo does not enter the correct code?

The radio will power off when the last correct digit is entered. Press the power button to use the stereo. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 if the stereo does not accept the code you have entered. You have three chances to enter a correct code.

What is the radio code for my Daewoo?

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How to unlock your Chevy or GMC radio without paying a fee?

What to do if your GMC radio says INOP?

If radio display reads “INOP” while the vehicle is on, too many incorrect radio codes have been entered. To remove “INOP” from your display and unlock your radio, you must leave the key in the On position for one hour. Once you’ve retrieved your radio unlock code, write it down for future use.

Is it possible to fix a car stereo that quit working after the battery died?

And it probably isn’t. In most cases, fixing a car stereo that quit working after the battery died is a lot simpler than that. Of course, it can also be a lot more complicated. There are a few different reasons for a car radio to stop working after the battery has gone completely dead.

Why does my car radio stop working after a jump start?

For instance, if your radio stopped working after a botched jump start, the radio—and other delicate electronics—could have been fried. If you’re lucky, it might just be a fuse, and if you’re not, then this will just have to serve as a lesson as to how important it is to hook up jumper cables and battery chargers correctly.

How to reset an anti-theft radio on a Chevy?

Press the “AM/FM” button until “SEC” appears on the radio display. Press the “ON” button on the radio. The radio is now reset. Press the “Minute” and “Hour” buttons slowly until the security code matches. Going too fast may cause you to skip over the correct numbers of the security code. Store your radio security code in a safe place.