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Expert: - 11/3/2006


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I have a delco GM radio manufactured in 2004, p/n 10356164. I'm trying to bench test it, but it will not turn on. The only thing it will do is take a cd and display the clock when I press the display button. Can this radio be tested without hooking up to the vehicle.

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no this radio needs to find the original vin number of the vehicle to turn on so it will turn on only in the vehicle that it came off

it is a security feature the radio can be reprogram delete and add the vin number of new vehicle  but you need a trip to the dealer and 1 hour labor cost  

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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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