radio display

2006 PONTIAC G6
82,690 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GBLISS
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radio display shows a "locked" message and radio will not turn off when engine is off. Is there a code?
Jul 12, 2011 at 2:55 PM
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CARADIODOC
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If your battery was recently disconnected or run dead, that can also make the radio lock up. If you don't know the code to unlock it, the dealer can get a code out of it that can be translated by calling their 800 number. That will get them the unlock code they might do that for free.
Jul 12, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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JEAUSEPH
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Electrical problem
2006 Pontiac G6 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 66,000 miles

I have just changed the battery in my car and noticed the radio is not working and it's in "LOCKED" mode. Also, the speedometer gauge is malfuncting.
Feb 27, 2018 at 4:19 PM (Merged)
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BRIAN 1
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to unlock the radio you need a tech 2 scan tool to perform a vin relearn on the radio.
Feb 27, 2018 at 4:19 PM (Merged)
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