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What to do when your Silverado radio stops working?

What to do when your Silverado radio stops working?

Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. If the Radio suddenly stops working on your Chevrolet Silverado, it takes a couple of minutes to fix the problem. You need to go to the passenger side fusebox and just remove the fuse and then put it back on

Why does my Chevy radio not light up?

Also since the radio wont work correctly the EQ will not light up. I am looking for an sort of direction you can point me Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.

What are the fuses for a Chevy radio?

Please check all of your fuses,There are 2 fuses for your radio,1 to supply ignition switched power and the other is a constant power supply for the radio memory.This fuse is usally a shared fuse with other devices that need constant power such as interior lights. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.

Why is my Chevy radio not working properly?

Check the multi-wire connector to the CDM unit to ensure it’s mated securely. If it is, the likely problem is the power amplifiers mounted to the heat sink on the back of the CDM unit…but it could also be the tuner preamp section, the IF section or others. If there is absolutely no sound – no hum, no static, etc.,

How long does it take to install a radio in a Chevy Silverado?

Crimped 12 wires @ lunch; and then installed the radio in ~ 5 minutes! Crutchfield also sends info on how to remove door panels to swap out speakers (After getting a new radio; you will probably want them 🙂 and has an 800 number you can call for installation q’s.

Where is the tape player on a Chevy Silverado?

The system has a tape player mounted in the dash. (just to the right and below the main radio). I still have power to the main system, the time displays correctly, the volume goes up and down and the channels change. The problem is that there is nothing coming out of the system.

Please check all of your fuses,There are 2 fuses for your radio,1 to supply ignition switched power and the other is a constant power supply for the radio memory.This fuse is usally a shared fuse with other devices that need constant power such as interior lights. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.

How to enable park assist on a Silverado?

Ignition ON, verify the parking assist system is enabled through the DIC. ⇒ If the parking assist system is manually disabled, enable the system. Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on enabling the system. 2. Verify Park Assist Blocked See Owners Manual message is not displayed on DIC.

How to disable the reverse parking assist system?

Not that this may be a permanent solution, but if you’re speaking about the Ultrasonic Parking Assist sensors, have you tried disabling the system? This can be done by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio.

How to replace rear parking assist alarm sensor?

Replace sensor. Refer to Rear Parking Assist Alarm Sensor Replacement procedure. Improperly installed sensor, sensor maybe be crooked due to a tight wire harness. Re-install sensor and correct harness strain on sensor. The object alarm module has lost or received invalid GMLAN signal (s). Check for Ucodes or ECU related DTC’s.

Ignition ON, verify the parking assist system is enabled through the DIC. ⇒ If the parking assist system is manually disabled, enable the system. Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on enabling the system. 2. Verify Park Assist Blocked See Owners Manual message is not displayed on DIC.

Not that this may be a permanent solution, but if you’re speaking about the Ultrasonic Parking Assist sensors, have you tried disabling the system? This can be done by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio.

When to replace a Rear Parking Assist Sensor?

Silicone insulator surrounding sensor maybe missing, cut, or twisted. Replace sensor insulator ring if damaged. One or more of the sensors may be scratched, the paint maybe chipped or excessive paint on sensor that is greater than 6 mils thickness. Replace sensor. Refer to Rear Parking Assist Alarm Sensor Replacement procedure.

What to do if there are no park sensors?

Then they hook up the battery again, and voila… no more park sensors. Now if you just followed this procedure, then after having the pickup think there are no park sensors like above, then take off the battery cable, then plug the park assist sensor fuse back in and then hook the battery back up again.

Why does my GM radio keep coming on?

Many GM vehicles have a system that allows the radio to stay on when you turn the key off, until you open a door. If you radio stays on even with the door open, this is most likely your problem. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

When does the Radio shut off when the door is opened?

The radio is supposed to shut off when the door is opened after the truck is shut off and now it’s not working. I need to either keep opening and closing the door until it shuts off or restart truck and shut it off again.

What happens when your car radio won’t turn off?

When your car radio won’t turn off, you can end up dealing with some pretty annoying consequences. Car radios don’t draw a whole lot of power, but it’s enough to drain your battery dead overnight, or even over the span of a few hours if your battery is already on its last legs. So how do you fix a car radio that won’t turn off?

Why does my Silverado radio not turn off?

The radio on my ’05 Silverado will no longer turn off when the RAP (retained accessory power) feature times out or when a door is opened. ( Have tried all four) There must be a relay for this feature but I can’t find a reference to show where it’s located. Of course it could be something else.

How do you remove a radio from a Silverado?

Pull the plastic face plate off. You do this by pulling the gear shift level into low, and pulling on the plastic trim. There are about 8 clips, and a couple of plastic pins to deal with. Working it out takes a little bit, but rotating and tipping, will work it out. Take your time. Then remove 3 – 7mm screws to release the head unit from the dash.

The radio is supposed to shut off when the door is opened after the truck is shut off and now it’s not working. I need to either keep opening and closing the door until it shuts off or restart truck and shut it off again.

What to do when your radio won’t turn off?

Usually, closing the door and re-opening will tun the radio off. Even if not, it will eventually turn off while the truck sits parked. Sometimes turning it on and off and reopening the door will turn it off. I’ll try the WD-40 fix.

Why are my radio speakers on my truck not working?

Could not use my OnStar navigation due to the inability to hear what the OnStar Rep was saying. Took Truck to Dealer and they checked it and said I have 3 bad speakers and will cost $300 to replace.

Why is my Chevy TheftLock radio not working?

The radio display will read “LOC” and the device will not turn on. Whenever your Chevy battery is disconnected or the battery dies, the Delco Theftlock radio enters the “LOC” mode. Follow these steps and you can reset the anti-theft radio and return the radio to a working state.

What kind of stereo system does a Chevy truck have?

These trucks could be ordered with several different stereo systems, including a 6 CD in-dash Bose® system and options to add navigation, rear seat audio, DVD systems, or satellite radio.

Is the audio system on my 2008 Chevy Silverado working?

2008 Chevy: audio system..of the way up you can barely hear the radio… Post speakers are on wut not very clear, rest of speakers come on occasionally. Seems like when cold outside speakers don’t work. 2008 hhr … read more

Is the factory radio on my Chevy Silverado dead?

Factory radio completely DEAD! HELP!!! 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT. Was at a wedding and got a ride home. When I went to go get my truck the next day the radio was completely DEAD. No clock, no display or audio…..Nothing, Nada, ZIP!

What to do if your Silverado speakers don’t work?

No one has added a helpful site for this 2007 Silverado problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: Speakers don’t work, radio in and out along with door chime.

Could not use my OnStar navigation due to the inability to hear what the OnStar Rep was saying. Took Truck to Dealer and they checked it and said I have 3 bad speakers and will cost $300 to replace.

GM is aware of the problem and has no fix – according to the dealership. Nothing I do turns the radio off unless I pull the fuse on the passenger side. I imagine this would continue to happen even if there is an aftermarket head unit installed. I’m sure the problem lies within the truck itself and not with the radio.

Why does my car radio not turn off?

Recently, within the last 2-3 months, I’ve noticed that after driving short distances (usually around 5-10 minutes) the radio will not turn off once I turn off the ignition and open the driver side door. I understand we have RAP- Retained Accessory Power, but isn’t that suppose to go off once driver door is opened?

How do you turn off the radio in an extended cab?

My ’18 Collie W/T extended cab does the same thing with the passenger door. The radio will turn on randomly when I open the passenger door even without the key in the ignition. The only way to turn off the radio is to open and close the driver door or stick the key in and cycle on-off.

What to do if your Silverado Radio Won’t Turn Off?

If my keys are out and the truck has been off 2 hours, I can open my door , push the power button in my 2015 1500 Silverado radio and will play until the battery is drained. My mechanic doesn’t know .

Are there any problems with the Chevy Silverado 1500?

Also on occasion the service electric breaks have indicated an issue as well. See all problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 . The radio fail to provide audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is open-door when the driver does not fasten their seat belt ,driver is at greater risk of injury in a crash.

GM is aware of the problem and has no fix – according to the dealership. Nothing I do turns the radio off unless I pull the fuse on the passenger side. I imagine this would continue to happen even if there is an aftermarket head unit installed. I’m sure the problem lies within the truck itself and not with the radio.

What was the problem with my Chevy Silverado CD player?

Driving freeway speed lost throttle/acceleration control and power, gages went out of control dropping to zero coming back up and then dropping again, radio shut off and clock reset. Locks were locking and unlocking on their own then truck shut off. Had to coast to side of freeway.

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