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Radio Will Not Receive Frequencies below 87.9 MHz (Reprogram down to 87.5MHz)

Subject:Radio Will Not Receive Frequencies Below 87.9 MHz (Reprogram Radio to Receive Frequencies Down to 87.5 MHz)

Models:2000-2001 Chevrolet Montana



Important: This bulletin is not intended for dealerships in the United States and Canada. It is for use in European dealerships only.

Condition

Some customers may comment that the radio will not receive FM stations below 87.9 MHz.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a software condition within the radio.

Correction

To correct the software within the radio, perform the following steps using the Tech 2:

  1. Connect the Tech 2 to the ALDL Connector.
  2. Turn ON the Tech 2.
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Press F0 for diagnostics.
  5. Choose Model Year.
  6. Select LD TRK, MPV, INCOMPLETE.
  7. Press F1 for Body.
  8. Select U Platform.
  9. Select Chevrolet MPV.
  10. Press F3 for Radio.
  11. Press F2 for Special Functions.
  12. Press F2 for Country Code.
  13. Read and follow all instructions. Press Done when completed.
  14. Press the arrow key to move to the current setting and press Enter to deselect the current setting.
  15. An (*) indicates the current setting.

  16. Press the arrow key to move to the desired setting Europe/Saudi Arabia and press Enter.
  17. Press Save Options.
  18. Exit out of the Tech 2 program and disconnect from the ALDL connector.
  19. Confirm that the radio will move to the frequency 87.5 MHz.
  20. If you are able to obtain 87.5 MHz, the repair is complete. If not, begin the entire procedure again.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

R0747

Receiver, Radio Calibration

0.2 hr