Radio Displays LOC, LOCKED, or CODE

Radio Displays LOC, LOCKED, or CODE

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructionsprovides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

To deter theft, the radio learns and stores the vehicle VIN. If the radio is removed from the vehicle and installed into another vehicle, the radio performs a VIN check. If the VIN stored in the radio and the VIN being reported over serial data do not match or no VIN is received, the radio will go into a theft lock state and be inoperative. The radio will also display LOC, LOCKED, or CODE.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics Radio/Navigation System Schematics
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation Radio/Audio System
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module Referencesfor scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, perform radio setup procedure. Refer to Radio Programming and Setup Radio Programming and Setup. Verify the radio operates normally and no messages are displyed on the radio.

If the message continues to display on the radio, replace the radio.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References Control Module Referencesfor radio replacement, programming, and setup