Hey everybody. My current radio (non-RDS) in my 05 SS-SC, plays but is very weak. I tried swapping factory amps with no better result.

I assume the head unit should be replaced. Would it make a difference if I installed a radio that showed the RDS logo on the faceplate when my current radio does not?

Thanks in advance.

 

If you are keeping factory head units, you can swap a bunch of different ones. I am actually using MP3 unit offered in the Cavalier and Venture Van. But, an issue that you will have is needing to get it unlocked/programmed with a GM Tech II. Before doing all that, have you checked the fuse that powers the amp? Validated the amp is getting 12volts and proper ground? If not, I would start on that before swapping the radio.

 

I’ve checked fuses, but not the ground. I have swapped amps and gotten the same low volume result.

I am swapping the radio anyway due to the buttons on the current radio are mostly worn off.
Thanks for the input.

 

Update. I replaced the head unit with the same result, so I contacted a buddy with an 03 that had a perfectly working radio system. He let me connect his amp to my system. SUCCESS!! Turns out the replacement amp was bad also. I hit the U-Pull It and scored 3 working amps for 02-05’s and 1 for 00-01’s. Now I’m rocking my tunes and kept a stock dash and sound system.

 

Awesome! Always great to find and fix the problem

 

The problem is, your reciever, like many others (especially older or cheaper) can only display PS. So many stations usually dump the all of their information there. I'm 90% certain those with static message send the rest of stuff over RT.



The problem is, your reciever, like many others (especially older or cheaper) can only display PS. So many stations usually dump the all of their information there. I'm 90% certain those with static message send the rest of stuff over RT.




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