radio anti-theft pain-in-the-ass device is flashing

I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado and, after disconnecting the battery, the radio anti-theft pain-in-the-ass device is flashing...Anyone got the poop on how to reset it?

Hope someone chimes in with a reset sequence for you.

And hope you have a great birthday. Cheers!   

Sorry but never had mine come on after disconnecting the batteries.

Unfortunately I don't have any insight here. I'm wondering however if there aren't some small batteries inside the radio that retain radio memory that have finally exhausted their charge.

This information looks like it might be worth a shot. Several options here.

http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic224089.htm

I had this happen a few years ago. Found the fix on-line but misplaced the printout...

This sounds right though I haven't tried it...yet.


01. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)

02. Hold down the Radio Presets 2 and 3 buttons for six seconds

03. The radio display changes from LOC to a three-digit number. Write this number down. Don’t take forever, fifteen seconds max before the next step.

04. Press the AM/FM button

05. The radio display changes to another three-digit number. Write this number to the right of the first one.

06. You now have a six-digit number, the first three digits are from STEP 03 and the last three digits are form STEP 05

07. Call 1 800 537 5140

08. Press 1 then # (pound). You’ll hear “Invalid Code, try again”

09. Press 139010 then # (pound). You will be asked to enter your four or six digit code followed by * (star) If that code doesn't work try on of these 620529, 106010, 206053, or 202108

10. Enter the number from STEP 6 then * (star)

11. Listen to the four-digit number and write it down. It will be repeated twice

12. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)

13. Use the MN and HR buttons to enter the code from STEP 11

14. Press the AM/FM button. The radio display changes to SEC Your radio is now “un-locked” and usable.

The Theft-Deterrent feature is STILL active! If you want to disable it, use the instruction on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual. Use the code from STEP 11 instead of your personal code.

IT WORKS!!!!

This was the dealer code 620529 number that worked for me.

FYI: I wrote down all the info on the printed instructions and left it in the glove box...

Sweetness!

 

LOL!
You left the instructions for the thief!

If he's that desperate he can have 'em

HAHAHA

Not as bad as the Ford factory key pad code that never goes away even after programming your own.  The factory door code will always work.  :/

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