Audio System - Numerous Radio/CD Player Concerns

Bulletin No.: 04-08-44-023C

Date: July 14, 2005

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Various Radio/CD Player Concerns (Replace Radio)

Models:
2005 Buick Terraza
2005 Chevrolet Corvette, Uplander
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6
2005 Saturn Relay

with CD Player MP3 Radio (RPO US8) or CD Changer MP3 Radio (RPO US9)

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to update the condition information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-44-023B (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment about one or more of the following conditions:

^ No audio after ignition cycle.

^ Radio presets change and audio is lost after 2-3 seconds. Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-44-019.

^ Radio always returns to FM1 after CD is ejected instead of previous selected band.

^ CD will not play above a certain track number.

^ CD changer reads "CD Full" when it is not.

^ CD eject button sticks. Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-44-022.

Some of these conditions may be intermittent and reset after the ignition is cycled.

Cause

These conditions may be caused by a software anomaly in the radio.

Correction

Important:
The new radio must be set up for the option configuration of the vehicle. If the radio setup is not performed, the digital radio receiver, vehicle communication interface module (VCIM), disc player and video display, and the steering wheel controls may not work properly. The radio may display a calibrate message on the display. Replace the radio with an exchange unit.

Parts Information

U.S. Dealers

Radio exchange units to be obtained from an Authorized Electronic Service Center.

Canadian Dealers

Radio exchange units to be obtained from an authorized ACDelco Radio Centre.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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