Audio System - Static/Poor Radio Reception
Bulletin No.: 05-08-44-008ADate: 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.
Disclaimer