Hey, does anyone how to get a GM radio unlocked...

I picked up a 2004 Deck(CD and Tape) out of impala (mine was pretty warned by previous owner) the thing is mint and i got for 25$ (pickn pull...)

Do i actually have to go to the dealer, and any idea how much vasaline im gonna need before they bend me over?

 

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Chevrolet...lock-Codes.htm

 

If it's an '04, mostly likely you cannot do it yourself if you don't have the code. And since it came out of a different vehicle, even if you had the previous code, it probably won't work. Those radios work with the vin# on your vehicle somehow and the code is not retrievable through pushing some buttons like the older versions.
Hundred dollar bill to have dealer hook it to a TECH II and unlock it.

 

yeah thatsn what ive been reading..

what if i was to take the computer from the impala? would that cause any issues with my car? both 3.4l.. ive been reading that its linked to the computer..

 

the computer doesnt just control your radio...it monitors and controls thousands of parameters. i know the two cars are very similar but i doubt that everything is the same

 

If it's "locked" and you don't have the code to unlock it, using the Impala's computer won't help, you'll still need the Tech II to get it unlocked.

 

****ty.. aright well thanks! $100 it is hehe

 

this is a very easy fix.

1:set radio on hard surface such as a metal bench, or concrete.
2:find a whuppin stick
3:find a rock
4:find some vaccum hose
5:carefully tie rock to whuppin stick with vaccum hose
6:beat the livin tar out of the radio
7:make sure to get it all on video

 

Tell you what, once i get it unlocked.. I might do it with the old one? lol

 

Yeah this is an old thread but I guessed to see if someone else had this problem.
My radio is locked. I whent to Target after going to a indoor Car Show (pics coming). When I got back to my car the Radio was locked !
Now, there was,.....a 2010 Camaro parked across from me ( both away from other cars ) and it was gone when I got back. Could the remote from that car have messed up my radio ?
Do I have to take it to a dealer ?

Thanks.