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Audio System -Rear Speaker Popping Noise

Bulletin No.: 04-08-44-004A

Date: April 28, 2004

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Pop Noise Heard from Rear Speakers When Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is Turned On or Off (Replace Radio Speaker Amplifier)

Models:
2004 Buick Rainier
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2004 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL, Envoy XUV
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada

with Speaker System Premium Performance Enhanced Audio (RPO UQA)

Built Between November, 2003 through March, 2004

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to provide the correction and warranty information which is now available. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-44-004 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment on a pop type noise coming from the rear speakers. This noise occurs when the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on or off.

Cause

The cause of this condition may be internal within the speaker amplifier.

Correction

Replace the radio speaker amplifier with P/N 15135032. Refer to the Amplifier Replacement procedure in the Entertainment sub-section of the Service Manual.





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