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Whine Noise From Headset DVD Headphones - keywords alternator accessories charge charging gen generator head hiss monitor rest

Subject:Whine Noise From Headrest DVD Headphones

Models:2004-2007 Buick Rainier
2008 Buick Enclave
2003-2008 Cadillac Escalade Models
2005-2008 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS
2006-2008 Cadillac DTS
2003-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, TrailBlazer Models
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado
2007-2008 Chevrolet Equinox, HHR
2003-2008 GMC Envoy Models, Sierra, Yukon Models
2006-2008 GMC Canyon
2007-2008 GMC Acadia
2005-2008 HUMMER H2
2006-2008 HUMMER H3
2007-2008 Pontiac Torrent
2005-2008 Saab 9-7X
2007-2008 Saturn OUTLOOK



This PI was superseded to update Recommendation/Instructions. Please discard PIC4739.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may experience a whine or hiss noise heard in the headphones on vehicles equipped with a GM Accessories Headrest DVD system. This noise may change with engine RPM and is often described as an alternator whine.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Accessories Engineering has identified a filter harness assembly to resolve this issue. This harness is expected to be available 2008 Q4. At this time, GM Accessories Headrest DVD System components should not be replaced in an attempt to resolve. Field communications will be issued once this harness is released.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.