Radio Anti-Theft Feature (THEFTLOCK(R)) Disabling

2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Radio Anti-Theft Feature (THEFTLOCK(R)) Disabling
CAUTION: Allowing more than 15 seconds to elapse between each action in this procedure, will cause radio to automatically revert to time function.
  1. Turn ignition switch to ACC or RUN position. Turn radio off.
  2. Press and hold 1 and 4 buttons simultaneously until radio displays "SEC".
  3. Press MN. Radio will display "000".
  4. Press MN again until last 2 digits agree with secret code.
  5. Press HR until first 2 digits agree with secret code.
  6. Press AM-FM. Radio will display "- - -" indicating radio is no longer secure. If secret code entered is incorrect, radio will display "SEC", indicating radio will remain secured until correct secret code is entered.
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