LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 1998 >> Venture V6-3.4L VIN E >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Accessories and Optional Equipment >> Radio, Stereo, and Compact Disc >> Testing and Inspection >> Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures >> Radio Unlock Information (Radio Displays "LOC") >> Theft Deterrent (Theftlock) >> Activating the Theftlock Feature

Activating the Theftlock Feature

The following instructions explain how to enter a secret code in order to activate the THEFTLOCKTM system. Read through all of the 9 steps before starting this procedure.

Perform the following procedure in order to activate the THEFTLOCKTM system:

IMPORTANT: The radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 if you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps.

1. Create a secret code.
Write down any 3 or 4 digit number from 000 to 1999. keep this secret number in a safe place, separate from the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or the RUN position.
3. Turn the radio to the OFF position.
4. Simultaneously press the 1 and 4 buttons, and hold the buttons until a long dash shows on the display.
5. Press MN/MIN. 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MN/MIN again in order to make the last 2 digits agree with the code.
7. Press HR in order to make the first 1 or 2 digits agree with the code.
8. Press AM/FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show REP letting you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 in order to confirm the secret code.
9. Press AM-FM, and the display will show SEC. This means that the radio is secure. The theft deterrent indicator on the radio face will begin flashing when the ignition is turned to the OFF position.