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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 398 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESRADIO SETUPRADIO THEFT PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Radio Theft Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Radio Theft Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Complete the following procedure, using a scan tool, in order to properly set up communication:
- At the Main Menu screen, select: Diagnostics.
- At the Vehicle Identification screen, select the following options:
- Model Year
- Passenger Car
- At the System Selection Menu screen, select: Body
- At the Vehicle Identification screen, select the appropriate model.
- At the Body Screen, select: Radio.
- At the Radio screen, select: Special Functions.
- At the Special Functions screen, select: VIN Relearn.
- At the VIN Relearn screen, the scan tool will display "Do you want to clear radio theft information?"
- To begin clearing, press the soft touch key on the top right of the scan tool. The scan tool will display "Clearing Radio Theft in Progress."
- Press EXIT on the scan tool and cycle the ignition.
Important:Β The radio theft will learn the VIN. Without learning the VIN, the radio will display a locked message (LOC or LOCKED).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.