Needing Radio

mdfinney1 · 10-06-2009, 11:25 AM

I am looking for a factory radio that will fit a 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD. I am looking for one with a CD player if possible. The one that I have has a tape player.

2002 Caddy · 10-06-2009, 12:53 PM

Since the C4C program ebay is awash in cheap, quality parts... I scored a complete head unit for my STS for around $30.

ebay is you friend.

One word of caution... since the introduction of ODBII many GM cars have the radio theft lock system built into the BCM and it will take a trip to the dealer to have them "Tech II" your car to "wake up" the new radio... Talk to your dealer first to make sure that they will help you install a "used" radio... many will not... and find out what, if any, paper work they will need to be comfortable the the replacement radio isn't stolen.

Expect to pay about 30-60 minutes of "door rate" (usually $100-$150 per hour) to have the dealer hook up the Tech II and reset the replacement radio.

sonjaab · 10-06-2009, 11:19 PM

2002 is CORRECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think before 03 you need the code to unlock (if programmed from new).
A few GM truck forums have links to re-set the Theft-loc code on 02 and older Theft-loc units.
If you get one of these send me a pm and I can steer you to one
of those links that MAY work for you.

After 03 the radio is also tied to the vin#.

No matter what usually a visit to Mr Dealer and Tech 2 playtime is necessary!
And thats IF the dealer will want to mess with it............

10-06-2009, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
mdfinney1 Walking Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lake Jackson, Texas Drives: 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD Posts: 5	Needing Radio I am looking for a factory radio that will fit a 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD. I am looking for one with a CD player if possible. The one that I have has a tape player. __________________ MD Finney

10-06-2009, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
2002 Caddy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,047	Re: Needing Radio Since the C4C program ebay is awash in cheap, quality parts... I scored a complete head unit for my STS for around $30. ebay is you friend. One word of caution... since the introduction of ODBII many GM cars have the radio theft lock system built into the BCM and it will take a trip to the dealer to have them "Tech II" your car to "wake up" the new radio... Talk to your dealer first to make sure that they will help you install a "used" radio... many will not... and find out what, if any, paper work they will need to be comfortable the the replacement radio isn't stolen. Expect to pay about 30-60 minutes of "door rate" (usually $100-$150 per hour) to have the dealer hook up the Tech II and reset the replacement radio. __________________ Cadillac! GM's "Back to the Future" Division GM's Deja Vu Division Cadillac is a Car. Last edited by 2002 Caddy : 10-06-2009 at 11:22 PM.

10-06-2009, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
sonjaab 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Syracuse-Alexandria Bay NY-Daytona Drives: 07 DTS-07 CHEVY 2500 84 Z-28-72 GTO Posts: 1,092	Re: Needing Radio 2002 is CORRECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think before 03 you need the code to unlock (if programmed from new). A few GM truck forums have links to re-set the Theft-loc code on 02 and older Theft-loc units. If you get one of these send me a pm and I can steer you to one of those links that MAY work for you. After 03 the radio is also tied to the vin#. No matter what usually a visit to Mr Dealer and Tech 2 playtime is necessary! And thats IF the dealer will want to mess with it............ __________________ 07 Chevy 2500 07 DTS-84-Z-28/72 GTO 77 Triumph Bonneville Syracuse NY-Daytona Alexandria Bay NY Last edited by sonjaab : 10-06-2009 at 11:24 PM.

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