Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTRADIO, STEREO, AND COMPACT DISCTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSTHEFT DETERRENT FEATUREDEACTIVATION OF THEFT DETERRENT FEATURE WHEN SYSTEM IS SECURE
2000 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8
Deactivation Of Theft Deterrent Feature When System Is Secure
2000 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8SECTION Deactivation Of Theft Deterrent Feature When System Is Secure
When the theft deterrent feature is secure (armed), the customer has already assigned a personal 4-digit code to the radio. While the radio is in the secure state, the theft deterrent feature will be armed and the radio will function correctly.
Before performing service on a vehicle, verify that the radio theft deterrent feature is not armed and if it is, have the customer deactivate the theft deterrent feature.
To deactivate the system, enter the 4-digit code (either the code from the customer or the factory unlock code) using steps 1 through 9 above. After completing those steps, the display will show OFF indicating that the radio is in the Unarmed Mode.
If the radio display shows an error code (Err1, Err2, or LOCK), then the wrong code was entered. After the wrong code is entered three times, the radio will lock. So if the customer's four-digit code is unknown, instead of locking the radio and having to wait an hour to try again, proceed to the "Unlocking A Locked System Using Factory Unlock Code" section to deactivate the system using the factory unlock code.
When the vehicle is returned to the customer, remind the customer to reactivate their system using steps for "Activation of the Theft Deterrent Feature."
Before performing service on a vehicle, verify that the radio theft deterrent feature is not armed and if it is, have the customer deactivate the theft deterrent feature.
To deactivate the system, enter the 4-digit code (either the code from the customer or the factory unlock code) using steps 1 through 9 above. After completing those steps, the display will show OFF indicating that the radio is in the Unarmed Mode.
If the radio display shows an error code (Err1, Err2, or LOCK), then the wrong code was entered. After the wrong code is entered three times, the radio will lock. So if the customer's four-digit code is unknown, instead of locking the radio and having to wait an hour to try again, proceed to the "Unlocking A Locked System Using Factory Unlock Code" section to deactivate the system using the factory unlock code.
When the vehicle is returned to the customer, remind the customer to reactivate their system using steps for "Activation of the Theft Deterrent Feature."
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.