2002 gm radio
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=9858
Printed Date: September 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Topic: 2002 gm radio
Posted By: tom cat
Subject: 2002 gm radio
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 3:32 PM
I would liketo find out what happens when you unplug the factory radio in the grand am and the alero I have did a remote start on these and it is a pain to have it hang there  ------------- tom cat
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 4:06 PM
You loose your theft code, but that should be all. You will need the theftcode for the radio to reset it. I did a 2001 Alerao and I took out the entire radio but I had the theftcode handy and I just re-entered the numbers and all was fine.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: zargon
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 4:52 PM
look at the radio and see if the theftlight is flashing, if it is not then it is ok to unplug the radio if it is then you will need the code to turn it back on
Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 6:49 PM
Like zargon says, except he forgot to mention that the car's key must be switched off while observing the LED.
The Theftlock system must be activated by the customer---if the red LED is flashing with the car off, you'll need the code to turn the radio back on. Many people buy these cars used, and therefore don't even know the code---make sure to ask first.
I usually just leave the radio hanging, not only to save the customer's radio presets, but so I'll have tunes while I'm working.
If you do let the radio hang, it's wise to lay something soft between it and the car's dash, to prevent scratches.
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