Radio has Static on Strong Signals, AM Reception is Distorted, Radio Backlighting is Inoperative or CD Changer Does Not Remember Last Track Played After Key Off (Replace Radio)
| Subject: | Radio Has Static on Strong Signals, AM Reception is Distorted, Radio Backlighting is Inoperative, or CD Changer Does Not Remember the Last Track Played After Key Off (Replace Radio) |
| Models: | 2005 Cadillac STS |
| with Six Disc CD Changer Radios (RPO YQ2) |
Condition
Some customers may comment on any or all of the following conditions:
| • | The radio has static even though the radio station has a strong signal. |
| • | The radio reception on AM stations is distorted. |
| • | The radio backlighting is inoperative. |
| • | The CD changer does not remember the last track that was played after the key is turned off. |
Technicians may find that the Tech 2® cannot communicate with the radio.
Cause
These conditions may be caused by the current version of the radio's software.
Correction
U.S. Dealers
Technicians are to replace the radio with an exchange unit to be obtained from Specmo Enterprises in Madison Heights, Michigan. Specmo's telephone numbers are (248) 307-2570 or (800) 545-7911. Specmo Enterprises is the only Authorized Electronic Service Center that stocks these exchange radios. Refer to the Radio Replacement procedure in SI for replacement instructions (Document ID # 1469605).
Canadian Dealers
The exchange unit can be obtained from an authorized ACDelco Radio Centre.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
15226034 | Radio Asm-AM/FM Stereo & CLK & Audio Disc (Six Disc CD Changer Radio-RPO YQ2) | 1 |
Parts are to be obtained through Specmo Enterprises (in Canada, an ACDelco Radio Centre).
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, select the appropriate labor operation from those listed below:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
R0760 | Receiver, Radio-Remove, Repair and Replace Radio | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
R0762 | Receiver, Radio-Remove Radio | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
R0763 | Receiver, Radio-Reinstall Radio | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
