Radio Swap in Newer Chevy Truck

[sjvcon]

Just bought a radio out of a 2003 Chevy with a CD player on Ebay. I want to put it into my 2003 work truck that has AM/FM only. Someone told me I would need an unlock code for that swap to work. Anyone know anything about that?

 

[hunterguy86]

what kind of radio is it? is it a factory unit? if its aftermarket it depends on the brand.

 

[cbbr]

Most original equipment radios need a code to be entered after the battery is disconnected from them. It's a security feature that renders the radio usless to theifs. The PO should have (and should have sent you) the code. If not, e-mail them and ask. IIRC it is with the owners manual and stuff.

If they don't have the code I have no idea if GM will give it to you and it may be hot.

 

[sweetk30]

the vin# will help at dealer for code.