How can I go about unlocking the radio in my Chevy HHR?

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Araxova Jan 27, 2021

To unlock the radio of a Chevy HHR, start the car and ensure the radio is turned off. Find the minute button on the radio's display and press it until a code reading "000" appears on the screen. Continue pressing the minute button until one zero disappears, then press the hour button. This should reveal the last two digits of your security code. Next, press the hour button again to display the first two digits of the code. Press the AM/FM button and hold it until "SEC" appears on the screen. Restart the radio, and it should be reset.

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Neil P. Dec 1, 2020

In my 2007 HHR, there are no buttons for setting the time in minutes or hours.
Leonard Morales Oct 9, 2020

What happens if the radio refuses to turn off?
Bertha R. May 18, 2020

To unlock the radio in a Chevy HHR, first, turn the car's ignition on. Next, if the radio is already on, turn it off. Then, press and hold the "minute" button on the radio faceplate until "000" appears on the display. Continue pressing the "minute" button until the last two digits of your radio security code are shown. Then, use the "hour" button to display the first two digits of the security code. Press the "AM/FM" button until "SEC" is displayed, then turn the radio on. Your radio is now reset.
amila Aug 17, 2022

I purchased a radio from the thrift store and when I turned it on, it was locked. I'm unsure of what steps to take next.
Judie W Oct 27, 2020

Same here.
Adren Jun 29, 2023

There isn't a small button on the radio that indicates minutes.
Ruben F. Jun 24, 2024

I followed all the instructions but my radio still won't unlock. Should I purchase a new one?
Dale Bradford Feb 1, 2023

There are no buttons for hours or minutes on the radio.

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