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How do I unlock my Pontiac Grand Prix radio?

How do I unlock my Pontiac Grand Prix radio?

Dial 1-800-537-5140 to connect with GM’s toll-free radio hotline. Once you’re connected, you’ll be asked to provide your vehicle’s radio identification number, along with a special dealer access code. You’ll then be rewarded with a 4-digit retrieval code, which will allow you to unlock your radio.

How do you reprogram a GM radio?

How to Reset a GM Radio

  1. Turn on your car.
  2. Press and hold down both the second and third preset buttons.
  3. Write down the two- or three-digit code that appears in the LED display.
  4. Press the AM/FM button on the radio.
  5. Write down the next two- or three-digit code that appears in the LED display.

How do you program a transponder key?

How to Reprogram a Transponder Key

  1. Enter your vehicle and put the key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. Leave it in for 10 minutes and 30 seconds.
  2. Before 45 seconds pass, turn the key to the “OFF” position.
  3. Repeat the above step by turning the key to the “OFF” position within 45 seconds.

How do I bypass Theftlock on a GM radio?

To disable the Theftlock feature, enter the user or factory back-up code as follows:

  1. Write down the user or factory back-up code.
  2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
  3. Turn the radio OFF.
  4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together.
  5. Press the Minute button and “000” will appear on the display.

Can I program a car key myself?

You can’t, for example, take a remote for your old car and program it to your new car even if they are the same make and model. With newer cars, most likely you will not be able to program a new key yourself. You will have to visit a dealer or locksmith.

How do you reset the anti theft system on a Pontiac Grand Prix?

Turn the ignition to the “ON” position but do not start the engine. Wait 30 seconds and start the engine. Verify that none of the security lights on the dashboard are flashing or illuminated. The theft system has been reset.

Can I program my transponder key myself?

You don’t need a professional transponder key programmer to help you program your transponder. You can do this by yourself, as long as you know the right procedure. The programming process isn’t complicated, but your type of car also determines that.