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Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature

Enter the secret code as follows, pausing no more than 15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together, Hold them down until SEC shows on the display.
4. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MIN again to make the last 2 digits agree with the code.
6. Press HR to make the first 1 or 2 digits agree with the code.
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code that was written down. The display will show - - -, indicating that the radio is no longer secured.

If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered.

When battery power is given to a secured radio, the radio will not turn on and LOC will appear on the display.