Need to unlock Monsoon radio in Sunfire - "LOCKED", not LOC

[Bluesmessiah]

I'm happy to pay $10 to get the radio code, but the website says if the screen says LOC or INOP. I just put this used radio in and it reads "LOCKED". I've tried holding the 2 and 3 buttons, but nothing happens. Is there a way to get the codes for this without going to the dealer?

[ProTech]

What year Sunfire do you have?

[Bluesmessiah]

Sorry, thought I got that in. It's a 2001 Sunfire. The radio I am installing has a sticker saying it was made in 2000.

[ProTech]

Ok, well bad news. If holding the buttons does not give you any numbers, you're not going to be able to unlock that type radio yourself. This one requires a scan tool to do the radio set up. That is the only way you'll get to go from 'Locked' to functional again. You'll have to visit a GM dealership and pay to have it done.

[Bluesmessiah]

thanks for the update. Really do appreciate it (even though it's bad news!)