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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 690 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESRADIO SETUPRADIO THEFT PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Radio Theft Procedure
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION 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.