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Request for Audio System Complaint Codes to be Added to Customer Service Order (CSO)

Subject:Request for Audio System Complaint Codes to be Added to Customer Service Order (CSO)

Models:1991-1998 Saturns



Purpose:

Saturn's audio systems consist of a group of complex components including: AM/FM Radio, cassette Deck, CD Player/Changer, Speakers, and Antenna System.

When there is a customer concern with one of these components, it is essential for the Service Writer to gather as much information as possible from the customer regarding these concerns for the following reasons:

Complete and accurate information will:

    • Improve Saturn's Retailer Technicians chances for proper diagnosis and help avoid comebacks, which will result in improved Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) scores.
    • Enable Saturn Engineering and component manufacturers to more efficiently and accurately use the data to drive continuous improvement activities.
    • Enable the remanufacture supplier to provide better quality remanufactured components.
    • Assist engineering with identifying potential product problem trends.

The attached list of Complaint Codes has been developed specifically for Saturn's audio systems. Please use these complaint codes in conjunction with the CSO comment section when recording customer complaints associated with the audio system.

Audio Performance

AM radio only

A00

Reception

A01

Ignition noise

A02

Switch pop noise

A03

Electric motor/generator noise

A04

FM radio only

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Reception

A05

Ignition noise

A06

Switch pop noise

A07

Electric motor/generator noise

A08

AM/FM radio -- This category to be used ONLY when the complaint is heard on BOTH AM and FM.

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Reception

A09

Ignition noise

A10

Switch pop noise

A11

Electric motor/generator noise

A12

Cassette Deck

--

Cassette stuck in unit

A13

Will not accept Cassette

A14

Cassette ejects while playing

A15

Tape muffled sound

A16

Tape speed fluctuation

A17

Tape auto reverse

A18

Cassette player inoperative

A19

CD player

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CD stuck in unit

A20

Will not accept CD

A21

CD ejects while playing

A22

CD skips

A23

CD player damaged CD

A24

CD player inoperative

A25

Audio General

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Display Inoperative/could not program

A26

Scratched/damaged faceplate

A27

Buttons inoperative/stuck

A28

Radio inoperative

A29

Speakers

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Buzz/vibration noise

A30

Static sound

A31

Inoperative/no sound output

A32