How to find radio lock code 1997 Silverado?

Hi folks,

I have a new Kenwood stereo to put in complete with the proper harness. This way I can simply pop the original radio back in if I ever want or need to (it works fine, just wanted to upgrade). Installing the new Kenwood should take less than an hour - almost plug and play with the install kit.

BUT, I don't want to lose the ability to reuse the stock radio in the future because I don't have the security unlock code for it. Is there any way to find out what that code is before I unplug and remove the thing?

Thanks,
Glenn

 

There used to be a GM service number you could call, punch in some numbers displayed by the head after certain button presses, and the service system would spit out the code to you. Dunno if that's still in service tho, or where I saw that info lol.

Are you certain it has a code on it tho? They don't come set from the factory, so chances are unless you set one, there isn't one. To be sure, if the red light on it doesn't blink when the radio is off, there is no code.

 

Thank you! I have never seen a red blinking light.

 

Not sure it helps, but here is link with a bit of info on the subject.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10141381-9999.pdf

 

Nobody stole these shitty radios to begin with, they just stole the whole truck. No idea why GM thought these things needed security codes...should have spent that budget line making them harder to steal.

 

Thanks Matt! It confirms mine doesn't have a code set (no blinking red light). I have saved the document in case I ever need it.

Glenn

 

Anytime.

Quite cretain that I picked up that link somewhere here at gmt400, just passing it along.

Good luck with your install.

 

Radio is in and working great. Smallest one I've ever seen - not much bigger than a pound of butter. Bloody thing is smarter than me. I'm on a pretty steep learning curve with it!