2017 Chevrolet IMPALA Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 10
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 901–1,000 of 1,108, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 24, 2016–Apr 12, 2017.
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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Apr 12, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PI0281F
NHTSA communication ID: 10114048
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Complete the Circuit/System Verification steps to correct a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - Check Engine Light On, DTC P182E.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have noise from the exhaust. Technician may find the left hand catalytic converter pipe cracking near cylinder head mounting flange weld. Technician will need to replace the catalytic converter with latest part number from General Motors Service Parts Operations. General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
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This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed is not a used module and that the VIN matches on VIN plate, TIS2web programming screen, and GDS2 module identification information screen.
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This technical bulletin is providing a procedure to reprogram the HMI module to correct multiple conditions including Waiting for Update Media Message, Voice Command For Calling Bluetooth Phone Contacts Inoperative, Intermittent Loss of Rear Camera Gridlines, Service Rear Vision System Message, Radio Turns On Unwanted At Startup, and/or Navigation Radio Destination State Defaults To WV, Intermittent Radio/display Resets, Volume Control Inoperative.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when adjusting the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display is blank and/or various selections missing from radio Settings menu intermittently. Technicians will find the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning does change but the lower radio display is blank. Technician will need to update the radio using Service Programming System with the latest software.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system.
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16119 - Customer Satisfaction. General Motors has discovered an inadvertent error in the Parts Content Information portion of the window label on certain vehicles, which displays US/Canadian Parts Content for the vehicle, and Country of Origin (COO) information for the engine and transmission on these vehicles. As a result, the label displayed incorrect parts content percentages and COO information for the engines and transmissions on these vehicles. GM will contact involved owners of the affected to notify them of the situation. This label error has no effect on the safety or operation of the vehicles. Dealers are to affix a corrected new replacement label to the vehicle.
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This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This bulletin provides information on how to properly clean wheel speed sensors and wheel bearings that may cause conditions of EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message -Click Or Ratchet Noise- Service Traction Message - Service Stabilitrak Message - Service Steering Message due to dirt and debris.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a ″Phone Unavailable″ audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A “Ready” or “OnStar ready” audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ″push to talk″ button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.
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This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the filed on vehicles with the condition of Engineering Information - Key Fob/Transmitter Inoperative.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock type noise. Any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression. A sound file or video with sound of the noise needs to be made prior to dis-assembly to help isolate to one area in the engine. There are four different steps to diagnosis the concern. This communication was updated to include the 2017 model year.
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This informational bulletin provides information on Clicking/Ticking Sound/Noise Heard During Cold Start and that this should be considered a normal characteristic.
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This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed. Update added part numbers for the cleaner and model years.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include “Vibration” “Business Associate Code” and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the garage door opener transmitter to correct a condition of poor range for the garage door opener.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
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16119 - Customer Satisfaction - General Motors has discovered an inadvertent error in the Parts Content Information portion of the window label on certain vehicles, which displays US/Canadian Parts Content for the vehicle, and Country of Origin (COO) information for the engine and transmission on these vehicles. As a result, the label displayed incorrect parts content percentages and COO information for the engines and transmissions on these vehicles. GM will contact involved owners of the affected to notify them of the situation. This label error has no effect on the safety or operation of the vehicles. Dealers are to affix a corrected new replacement label to the vehicle.
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This technical bulletin is providing a procedure to reprogram the HMI module to correct multiple conditions including Waiting for Update Media Message, Voice Command For Calling Bluetooth Phone Contacts Inoperative, Intermittent Loss of Rear Camera Gridlines, Service Rear Vision System Message, Radio Turns On Unwanted At Startup, and/or Navigation Radio Destination State Defaults To WV, Intermittent Radio/display Resets, Volume Control Inoperative.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern, and the steps to repair the concern of Diagnostic Trouble Code P228C setting. The technician is to inspect the fuel and readings for the High Pressure Fuel Pump. The technician is to drain and clean fuel tank and all lines if contamination is found. The technician is to replace the high pressure fuel pump and the fuel inlet line to the high pressure fuel pump. The dealer is to request the customer complete the fuel survey attached and send to the fuel system engineer at the e-mail address provided. Latest revision added model years to the PI with no other changes.
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this informational bulletin provides Information on Using MyBuick, MyCadillac, MyChevrolet, and MyGMC Phone Applications to Control GM Accessory Remote Start Kits.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have hard start, extended crank, or black smoke from the exhaust when starting. Technician will need to perform fuel quality test, spark test, and a compression test. Technician should also install a vacuum gauge prior to cold start and watch needle for signs of a sticking valve. Technician will need to review the latest version of PIP5029 and perform a cold compression test if the concern is only a Hard Start Cold.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface wheel bead seats. for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion (Clean and Resurface Wheel Bead Seat)
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the X2 or PPS sensor mat terminal connector for loose connections that may cause the airbag warning message to come on.
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This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the steering column or repair as necessary to correct conditions of Groan, Squeak or Rubbing Type Noise When Turning Steering Wheel.
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This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that customers may inquire as to the availability of OnStar bluetooth on their vehicle. Technician should be advised that Vehicles with Regular Production Option Code (UPF or UWE) offer Bluetooth through the OnStar system.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have cold air blowing from the center console or cold air blowing from the wireless charging mat area. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio ?maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle?. Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to ensure campaigns 14395 or 15086 are completed. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 and gather information and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have cold air blowing from the center console or cold air blowing from the wireless charging mat area. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with an intermittent loss of gridlines in the rear camera display screen and a "Service Rear Vision System" message that both happen at the same time. Technician should check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes and follow published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Codes. If not Diagnostic Trouble Codes stored and the concern was duplicated or the customer described the concern, dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is currently evaluating this concern.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles voice recognition inoperative for calling Bluetooth phone contacts. Technician will need to Clear All Private Data and repair any phones that were deleted.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio will turn on unwanted after a key cycle when the radio was shut off before the key was turned off. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the navigation system will be unable to enter addresses that contain diacritics using the touch screen. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
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This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
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This informational bulletin provides information for technicians that upon removal of a front door trim panel, two high retention retainers will break but must be replaced with same high retention retainers to properly secure the door trim.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles voice recognition inoperative for calling Bluetooth phone contacts. Technician will need to Clear All Private Data and re-pair any phones that were deleted.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a clip on the head rest j-clip to correct a condition of the head rest material coming loose due to the j-clip not being robust enough to retain the material down.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when adjusting the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display is blank and/or various selections missing from radio Settings menu intermittently. Technicians will find the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning does change but the lower radio display is blank. Technician will need to update the radio using Service Programming System with the latest software.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, an out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
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This informational bulletin explains how the technician no longer needs to perform the 3 hour battery relearn procedure on 2017 vehicles with Start/Stop.
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This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
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This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio will turn on unwanted after a key cycle when the radio was shut off before the key was turned off. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version and the OnStar Customer Identifier and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and re-evaluate the XM radio channels to correct a condition of audio muting when listening to some Sirius XM channels but if they change channels they will find others that experience normal audio. This could be due to interference from transmitting sources outside of Sirius XM?s frequency range.