Poor Radio Reception or Radio Will Not Stay On Station (Check Antenna Coax Cable Connection and/or Install Antenna Cable Extension)
| Subject: | Poor Radio Reception or Radio Will Not Stay On Station (Check Antenna Coax Cable Connection and/or Install Antenna Cable Extension) |
| Models: | 2004-2006 Buick Rainier |
| 2002-2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT |
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS |
| 2004-2006 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL |
| 2004-2005 GMC Envoy XUV |
| 2006 GMC Envoy Denali, Envoy Denali XL |
| 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada |
| 2005-2006 Saab 9-7X |
| Attention: | Vehicles built after December 21, 2004 were produced with the radio antenna extension cable already installed. Use GMVIS to determine the vehicle build date. |
This bulletin is being revised to add models and provide another cause for the condition. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-44-016 (Section 08 -- Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on poor radio reception or that the radio will not hold the station. This occurs on either AM or FM bands.
Cause
The antenna coax cable connection behind the glove box door may not be fully seated or incorrect radio coax impedance.
Correction
Inspect the antenna coax cable connection and/or install an antenna extension cable, P/N 15267997, using the following procedure.
- Remove the right closeout/insulator panel from the IP.
- Verify that the antenna coax cable connection leads are fully seated.
- If the leads are fully seated, separate the connection and install an antenna extension cable, P/N 15267997, between the two leads.
- Install the right closeout/insulator panel to the IP.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
15267997 | Radio Antenna Extension Cable |
Warranty Information (excluding Saab U.S. Models)
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
R9708* | Radio Antenna Extension Cable - Install | 0.2 hr |
Add: | Diagnosis Time | 0.0-0.3 hr |
* This is a unique labor operation number for use only with this bulletin. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
Warranty Information (Saab U.S. Models)
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Failed Object | Fault/Reason Code | Location Code | Warranty Type | Repair/Action Code | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3674203 | Radio Antenna Extension Cable - Install | 36742 | 63 | 0 | 01 | 05 | 0.2 hr |
Add 1002001 | Diagnosis Time | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Use published labor operation time |
* This is a unique labor operation number for use only with this bulletin. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
