Audio Systems/switching radio's

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Expert: - 10/20/2008


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I have a 2007 chevy silverado classic, and I put a new GPS radio in my truck and it works fine.  And my wife has a 2005 chevy suburban and her CD player doesn't work.  I installed my factory radio from my 2007 into her 2005, but it's locked.  Is there a way to retrieve the code from my radio while it is hooked up in my truck ?  what would be my best alternative ?

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the only way is the dealer
there is no code the radio works this way

when the radio is power it looks for the vehicle BCM and ask for the vehicle vin number if the vin number the BCM sends to the radio  is not the same on the radio memory the radio will lock

the gm dealer with a gm scan tool will write the new vehicle vin number in to your radio and it will work  
you need the dealer or someone with a gm scan tool

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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