Cheats & Secrets
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – Cheats & Secrets Guide
This guide covers every known cheat code, unlock code, secret command, hidden feature, and developer-intended Easter egg in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Cheats are available on all platforms (PC, PlayStation 2/3/4/5, Xbox Original/360/One/Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and mobile) using button combinations or keyboard commands. Note: Using cheats disables achievements/trophies in the Definitive Edition on modern platforms. Save your game before cheating.
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1. Cheat Codes (All Versions)
Cheats are entered during gameplay. On console, input the button sequence quickly; on PC, type the keyboard code while paused. The codes work in the original game and most of them work in the Definitive Edition unless noted.
#### 1.1 PC Keyboard Cheat Codes
| Category | Effect | Code (Type in-game, not case-sensitive) |
|---|---|---|
| Player Stats | Full Health, Armor, $250,000 | HESOYAM |
| Max Health | BAGUVIX | |
| Max Armor | OUIQDMW | |
| Infinite Health (God Mode) | AEZAKMI | |
| Infinite Breath | CVWKXAM | |
| Infinite Run | VKYPQCF | |
| Super Jump (hold X/A to jump higher) | IAVYNQE (or SZCMAWO on some versions) | |
| Mega Jump (while running) | HIROKAI (or KANGAROO) | |
| Weapons | Weapon Set 1 (Brass Knuckles, Bat, 9mm, Shotgun, etc.) | LXGIWYL |
| Weapon Set 2 (Desert Eagle, Micro Uzi, Combat Shotgun, etc.) | KJKSZPJ | |
| Weapon Set 3 (Chainsaw, M4, Rocket Launcher, Flamethrower, etc.) | UZUMYMW | |
| Vehicles | Spawn a specific car or rare vehicle (see below) | Varies |
| All Traffic is Black/Black Cars | BLACK (or OUIQDMW? No, that's armor) — use for black cars: ZUGEJCM | |
| All Traffic is Pink | PINK (or THRASHER? No, use: BIFBUZZ) | |
| Aggressive Drivers | YLTEICZ | |
| All Cars Have Nitro | COXNIMBB | |
| Cars Fly (tap jump while driving) | RIPAZHA | |
| Floaty Cars | BSXSGGC | |
| World/Time | Faster Clock | YSOHNUL |
| Time Speeds Up (gameplay) | PPGWJHT | |
| Never Wanted | AEZAKMI (same as god mode? No, that's health. Wanted level ignore: ASNAEB) | |
| Wanted Level Decrease | TURNDOWNTHEHEAT (or LJSPQK) | |
| Wanted Level Increase | TURNUPTHEHEAT (or OSRBLHH) | |
| Clear Wanted Level | ASNAEB | |
| Weather | Sunny | PLEASANTLYWARM |
| Very Sunny | TOODAMNHOT | |
| Cloudy | ALNSFMZO | |
| Rainy | AUQHJMN | |
| Foggy | CFVFGMJ | |
| Extra Sunny/Overcast | OFVIAC | |
| Pedestrians | Pedestrians Riot | IOWDLAC |
| Pedestrians Attack You | BAGOWPG | |
| Pedestrians With Weapons (Riot mode 2) | AJLOJQY | |
| All Peds are Elvis (replaces all Peds with Elvis-like characters) | PROFESSIONALSKIT (or SZCMAWO?) — use: IAVYNQE? Not sure. | |
| All Peds are Beach Bums | THUGSTOOLS? No, that's weapon set. Use: MUNASEF |
#### 1.2 Console (PlayStation 2/3/4/5 & Xbox) Button Codes
Enter the sequence quickly during gameplay. For Xbox, use the equivalent buttons (A = Cross, B = Circle, X = Square, Y = Triangle).
| Effect | PlayStation Sequence |
|---|---|
| Full Health, Armor, Money (HESOYAM equivalent) | R1, R2, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| God Mode (Invincibility) | Down, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Down, Up, Triangle |
| Infinite Run | Triangle, Up, Right, Down, Square, R2, R1 |
| Super Jump | Up, Up, Triangle, Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, R2, R1 |
| Weapons Set 1 | R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| Weapons Set 2 | R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Left |
| Weapons Set 3 | R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down |
| Spawn a specific vehicle (see list) | Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle |
| Black Traffic Cars | Circle, L2, Up, R1, Left, X, R1, L1, Left, Circle |
| Pink Traffic Cars | Circle, L1, Down, R2, Left, X, R1, L1, Left, Circle |
| Aggressive Drivers | R2, R1, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| All Cars Have Nitro | Left, Triangle, R1, L1, Up, Square, Triangle, Down, Circle, L2, L1 |
| Cars Fly | Right, R2, Circle, R1, L2, Square, R1, R2 |
| Floaty Cars | Square, R1, Up, Down, Left, Right, L1, L1, L1 |
| Time Speed Up | Circle, Circle, L1, Square, L1, Square, Square, Square, L1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle |
| Never Wanted | Down, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Down, Up, Triangle |
| Wanted Level Decrease | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down |
| Wanted Level Increase | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right |
| Clear Wanted Level | Up, Right, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Down, Up, Triangle |
| Sunny Weather | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Down |
| Very Sunny Weather | Right, R2, Circle, R1, L2, Square, R1, R2 |
| Rainy Weather | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Up |
| Foggy Weather | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Up (actually same as rainy? Different: use R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Square) |
| Pedestrians Riot | Down, Left, Up, Left, X, R2, R1, L2, L1 |
| Pedestrians Attack You | Down, Up, Up, Up, X, R2, R1, L2, L2 |
| Pedestrians With Weapons (Riot 2) | R2, R1, X, Triangle, X, Triangle, Up, Down |
On mobile (iOS/Android), cheats are entered from the pause menu (phone icon). The codes are the same as PC keyboard commands. In the Definitive Edition, button codes may differ slightly; consult in-game pause menu often shows available cheats.
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2. Spawnable Vehicles using Cheat Codes
Use the following codes to instantly spawn a vehicle near CJ. For console, use the universal spawn code then a second sequence for the specific vehicle (not all versions). On PC, type the code directly.
| Vehicle | PC Code | Console Sequence (Spawn then Press) |
|---|---|---|
| Hydra (Harrier Jet) | JUMPJET | R2, Circle, Up, L1, Right, R1, Right, Up, Square, Triangle |
| Rhino (Tank) | ROCKETMAN? No, Tank: AIWPRTON | Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle |
| Hunter (Attack Helicopter) | OHDUDE | Circle, X, L1, Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1 |
| Doomdoom? (Inferno) - not a cheat | Use spawn code for hot cars: R1, Circle, R2, L1, Square, R2, L1 | |
| Hotknife (Classic Car) | RINGOFDEATH (or R1, Square, R2, L1, Square, R2, L1) | |
| Bloodring Banger (Destruction Derby car) | WHERESTHEFUNERAL (or R1, Square, R2, L1, Square, R2, L1, Square, R2, L1, Square) | |
| Rancher (Off-road) | JUMPJET? No, that's Hydra. Rancher: FVTMNBZ | Not well documented; check online. |
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3. Hidden Features & Secrets (Developer-Intended)
- Unlimited Sprint Without Cheat: Max your Stamina by running/biking/swimming. Once maxed, you can sprint indefinitely without cheating.
- Infinite Lung Capacity: Dive deep repeatedly. Max Lung Capacity lets you stay underwater forever.
- Hidden Gang Territories: Beyond the main map, several isolated areas have no gangs but can be taken over for 100% completion.
- Coast Guard & Police Vehicles: Spawn by using the “Black Cars” cheat to get a black Police Maverick or Coast Guard speedboat.
- Unlockables for 100%: Completing all story missions, side missions, and collectibles unlocks infinite ammo, double health, all weapons, and $1,000,000.
- “Hot Coffee” Mod (Cut Content): Originally cut from PC/console but left in the code. Not a cheat; requires a mod to play the minigame. The Definitive Edition removed the code entirely.
- Bigfoot Myth: In the woods near Mount Chiliad, players have claimed to see Bigfoot. After a patch, a static model of Bigfoot was added as a joke. It cannot be killed but can be photographed.
- Ghost Car: A unique blue Sentinel with no license plate sometimes spawns in random locations (e.g., near the San Fierro bridge). It disappears if you save the game.
- Mystery UFOs: At certain times, a UFO appears in the sky near Area 69 or the Easter Basin Naval base. Zoom in with a sniper rifle to see lights.
- The “You’re a Ghost” Message: After 100% completion, a special message appears during the credits: “Thank you for visiting San Andreas! You’re a ghost.”
- Leap of Faith: The iconic jump from the opening cutscene (the bridge) is an actual location you can jump from in-game. There is no secret reward, but it triggers a unique animation.
- “You’re a Legend” Statue: In Los Santos, there is a hidden statue of a golden CJ with the inscription “You’re a legend.”
- Train Jump Reference: In the mission “The Highjack,” you jump a motorcycle onto a moving train. This is a reference to the movie “Macho Man.”
- Gamer Magazine: Pick up the “Gamer” magazine in the game (found in a few houses) to hear a comment by CJ.
- Unlimited Money via Betting: Save before betting at the horse track or casino. Reload if you lose; winning persists. No cheats needed.
- Duplicate Vehicles: Park a rare car in a garage, save, then drive another identical car into the same garage. It may double.
- Fly Any Vehicle: With the “Cars Fly” cheat active, you can fly cars, boats, and some trucks. Works best with hovercraft-like vehicles.
- Infinite Fall Damage Negation: The “Grand Theft Auto” property (Ganton gym) lets you survive larger falls because of increased health.
- Quick Level Up for Weapon Skills: Use the spawned weapons (from cheats) to kill lots of enemies at a gang war. Weapon skill levels up fast.
- No Wanted Level During Missions: Enter the “Never Wanted” cheat before starting a mission. It persists until you turn it off. Useful for stealth missions.
- Cheats Disable Achievements: On PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series, and PC (Steam), using any cheat will lock out trophies/achievements for that play session. Save before cheating.
- Saving After Cheats: Some cheats are permanent until you load a save made before using the cheat. Others (like weather) are temporary. Always keep a clean save.
- Definitive Edition Differences: Many classic button cheat codes do not work in the Definitive Edition. Instead, use the in-game mobile phone (pause menu > Cheats) or keyboard commands. The list above is adapted for both versions where possible.
- Online Fraud: GTA Online does not support these cheats. Attempting to use them in Online will get you banned.
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4. Easter Eggs
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5. Exploit-Safe Secrets (Useful Glitches)
These are unintended but safe behavior that does not harm your save file:
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6. Warnings & Notes
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Conclusion: GTA: San Andreas is packed with cheats and secrets that enhance replayability. Use them wisely, and never forget: "You're a ghost."