RDS radio relocation potential problems

[brendan_121212]

Okay so I'm sort of on my way to purchasing equipment for my 2000 impala, I have the head-unit relocation harness, then I realize that If I take out my old RDS radio it will lock up (because GM is so proud of there gay *** sh*t that no one would want to steal but they must protect it anyway) And if it locks up how can it be unlocked, how much will that cost? Can I unlock this type of radio myself? Why is GM so gay? A new slogan for GM could be " GM --> We take the fun out of car audio since 2000."

Thanks.

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[KaeZoo 10+ year member]

Don't sweat it. The newer GM data-bus radios read the VIN through the data bus. That means the radio will recognize that it's in the correct vehicle and won't activate the theftlock system. You won't have a problem unless you try to put it into a different vehicle.

Check your car's owner's manual.