System Deactivation

1996 Saturn SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7SECTION System Deactivation
SECURE ("SEC") SYSTEM DEACTIVATION
1. Turn ignition to "RUN" position.
2. Turn radio power switch Off.
3. Press preset button 5 and 6 together for five seconds. The radio display should show "SEC" (SECURE).
4. Press SEEK DOWN, SEEK UP TUNE DOWN, a TUNE UP The radio display should show "0000".
5. Press SEEK DOWN to set the first digit.
6. Press SEEK UP to set the second digit.
7. Press TUNE DOWN to set the third digit.
8. Press TUNE UP to set the fourth digit.
9. If the code was entered correctly, the radio will display" "(VULNERABLE). The theft deterrent system for the radio is now deactivated. If the code was entered incorrectly, the radio will display "Err" for five seconds and then "SEC" (SECURE) will be displayed again. If "SEC" is displayed, repeat steps 3 through 8.
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