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Low Radio Speaker Volume, Equalizer is Inoperative (Repair Wiring Harness)

Subject:Low Radio Speaker Volume, Equalizer is Inoperative (Repair Wiring Harness)

Models:2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
with RPO UQ3 (Dimensional Sound System with 6 Speakers)
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 2F124430



Condition

Some customers may comment that the radio equalizer functions are inoperable and/or the speaker volumes are less than expected (low).

Cause

This condition may be caused by the external ground in the vehicle's wiring harness to the radio.

Correction

DO NOT REPLACE THE RADIO.

  1. Remove the radio from the dash.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the radio.
  3. Locate connector 1, the grey 24 way connector at the back of the radio.
  4. Remove or cut and tape back the wire in cavity B6 of connector 1, the black/white stripe ground wire.
  5. Reconnect all radio electrical connectors.
  6. Reinstall the radio.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N6632

Wiring and/or Connector Repair or Replace-Vehicle Entertainment

0.3 hr