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I have a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, I recently purchased from a used car lot. The stereo is locked. I have the retrieval codes? I guess. I got that info from internet. I have been trying to find a website with the actual code but no luck. Can you help? The code is 702707.
Nice to know what car you have, I hope it's a good one as when they are good they are great but if not, gawd they can be a pig!
BUT, you say nothing of the make and model of the radio which is our main concern. There are several sellers on ebay advertising lock out codes on CD, maybe one will be correct, check it out anyway.
If you already think you have the correct code (702707) and the radio will not accept it then it possibly has been tried too many times and locked out, you will need to take it to a repairer or a dealer and get it unlocked unless you have the software and hardware to do it yourself.
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Answers by Expert:
Peter G. Lee
Expertise
Accessory installations including audio, security and lighting, general wiring and fault finding. Nothing specific to US car electrics such as ECUs or engine management systems please i.e. how do I get the radio out of a Saturn, we don't have Saturns in Europe so I wouldn't know.
Experience
11 years as a security and audio installer in the U.K.
9 years own company in South West of U.K. installing for a number of high street retailers incluing Trinity in-car centre, Road User, Halfords and A.1.
Past advisor to and chairman of Sold Secure initative gloucestershire police. member PACT (partnership against car theft)U.K. police,
Kit car builder
VW air coole
Organizations
Member of the institute of diagnostic engineers M.I.Diag.E
Education/Credentials
Certified by Clifford, Cobra (U.K.) Serpi Star-Gamel, Moss, Philips, Tracker (Lowjack), Pioneer blue chip installer, Kenwood installer.
City and Guilds, A.R.E
Past/Present clients
Over 2,000 between 1988 and 2000
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