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Audio System - Static/Poor Radio Reception

Bulletin No.: 05-08-44-008A

Date: June 17, 2005

ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION RESOLUTION

Subject:
Static, Poor and/or No AM/FM Radio Reception In Police Package Equipped Vehicles (Replace Radio Antenna Module)

Models:
2004-2005 Chevrolet Impala
Built After VIN Breakpoint 49302036
with Police Package (RPO 9C1)

Supercede:





This bulletin is being revised to include Diagnostic and Repair Information, remove an RPO code and include a VIN breakpoint. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-44-008 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment that certain police package vehicles equipped with radio communication equipment may experience poor AM/FM radio reception, no radio reception and/or static through the radio system.

Cause

Police package vehicles radio communication equipment may overload the radio AM/FM radio antenna module.

Diagnosis

To ensure the radio antenna module is the cause of the poor reception, refer to Radio Poor Reception (SI Document ID # 782713).

Correction

If diagnosis leads to a suspect radio antenna module, replace the Radio Antenna Module. Refer to Antenna Module Replacement (SI Document ID # 1515377).

Dealer Action

Contact customers that were told they would be notified when this repair became available.





Parts

Parts will be available for dealer ordering on June 20, 2005.

Warranty Information





For vehicle repaired under warranty, use the table.





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