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Audio System - Audio Gateway(R) Shuts Down/Overheats

Date: December 30, 2004

Order No.: P-B-82.60/388a

Supersedes: P-B-82.60/388 dated August 30, 2004

Group: 82

Revision: Remedy Update

SUBJECT:
Model 171.456 with Option Code 523, 525, 527

Model Year 2005

Audio Gateway (AGW) Shuts Down Due to Over Temperature of the Component

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles having one or all of the conditions listed below, the AGW temperature is too high.

^ The Telematics system intermittently shuts down completely.

^ After a short cooling period, depending on ambient conditions, the telematics system reactivates again and may be operated.

^ Audio quality poor

^ Some of the audio channels completely cut-out

^ Condition occurs primarily with the roof open and at high volume settings

^ Fault Code D004 is stored in the AGW

To resolve, replace the Audio Gateway (AGW) with the below part number which includes integrated fan.





Parts Information

Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.





In Case of Warranty