Equinox AWD V6-3.4L (2008)
Navigation System: All Technical Service Bulletins
Navigation Radio - Diagnostic Tips
INFORMATION
Bulletin No.: 08-08-44-010F
Date: March 09, 2009
Subject:
Navigation Radio Diagnostic Tips
Models:
2008 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks (Including Saturn)
2008 and Prior HUMMER H2, H3
2008 and Prior Saab 9-7X
All Equipped with Navigation Radio
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the model years involved, the radio part number list, remove the PQC parts restriction and revise the diagnostic
information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-44-010E (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Recent part reviews indicate that the majority of Navigation Radios returned for analysis do not test as defective. In many cases, published SI documents
were available to correct the condition without the need for an exchange unit. The following Diagnostic Tips may assist with the proper diagnosis and
repair of Navigation Radio Concerns.
Note
For U.S. dealers the 2009 and 2010 Model Year Navigation Radios are currently on restriction through the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Refer to
PI PIC5102. To order Radios and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC) for 2008 and prior model year vehicles, please continue to follow the normal process
and contact an authorized Electronic Service Center (ESC) for assistance.
For any Navigation Radio replaced, a copy of the Repair Order (RO) must be included with the returned radio. Be sure to document the customer's
concern in detail, including unusual noises and what functions are affected. List any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) on the RO.
Ensure the radio is sufficiently protected during shipping to prevent damage to the radio assembly.
Note
Navigation Radios with physical damage (for example: shattered displays, impact damage to the radio face and fluid damage) must be reviewed with the
District Service Manager for appropriate coverage prior to replacing the radio. The dealership must note the District Service Manager's approval on the
Repair Order, along with the reason for the goodwill assistance. Do NOT disassemble the radio to try and retrieve stuck CDs/DVDs as this may result in
a debit to the dealership. Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-44-015, Information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims submitted for Damaged
Radios and Instrument Panel Clusters.
Getting Started
Retrieve the Navigation Radio part number using the Tech 2(R). Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-44-005C - Utilizing Tech 2 to Retrieve Part
Numbers for Radios, Compact Disc (CD) Changers and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC). Use the table below to determine the appropriate Diagnostic
Tips Review to follow based on the radio part number. Scroll down the bulletin to find the corresponding Diagnostic Tips Review.
Printing This Document
To print the applicable Diagnostic Tips Review pages, select File then Print Preview. Use the arrows at the top of the screen to scroll left and right
through the bulletin to identify the correct pages containing the questions. With the pages identified, click on the Print button at the top left. In the
pop-up box, select "Pages" in the "Print Range" and type in the pages. For example, to print pages 19 through 22, type in the box provided "19-22".
Once the page range has been filled in, click the Print box at the bottom of the pop-up box.
