Engine Will Not Crank Due to A Dead Battery Caused by Radio Remaining Powered Up (Reprogram Radio)
| Subject: | Engine Will Not Crank Due To A Dead Battery Caused By Radio Remaining Powered Up (Reprogram Radio) |
| Models: | 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, TrailBlazer Models |
| 2008 GMC Canyon, Envoy Models |
| with Uplevel MP3 Radio/Receiver (RPO US8) |
Condition
Some customers may comment that the engine will not crank. Technicians may find that the vehicle's battery is dead or in a low state of charge.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the radio remaining powered up, after the ignition is turned off, waiting for a CD player auto-reload to be completed, resulting in a battery draw.
Correction
Do This | Don't Do This |
|---|---|
Reprogram the radio. | Do NOT replace the radio or Body Control Module (BCM). |
A revised calibration has been developed to address this condition. Technicians are to reprogram the radio using SPS with the latest software available on TIS2WEB. Refer to the Service Programming System (SPS) procedure in SI for more information. As always make sure your Tech 2® is updated with the latest software version.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
R0759 | Radio Reprogramming with SPS | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
