Radio Theft-Deterrent, Changing Owner's Code

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Radio Theft-Deterrent, Changing Owner's Code
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:Β  The radio must be unlocked and no owners code can be currently stored in the radio to change the owners code. The radio will display 1:00 when unlocked. To determine whether or not there is an owners code stored press and hold push button numbers 1 and 4 until the display changes. If SEC is displayed there is an owners code stored. If"- - -" is displayed there is no code stored.

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