Original radio repair success!

[Sy1192]

Hello all,

I believe in giving praise where praise is due.

I'm trying to stay as original as possible with my Sy.
My original radio worked BUT the right front speaker was barely audible and the right rear just cracked, popped and hissed and was unbearable to listen to.
With no need for a big system in the truck, the decision was made to pursue repairing the original unit.

I got on the web and found a local company that does OEM radios by the bunches.
Speaking with them, they were well-versed with the exact symptoms I was experiencing: it stems from faulty OEM capacitor failure and I/C board replacement. Seems it's commonplace with these units.
They are nice folks to deal with, great communications, fast service and what I consider a fair price ($140 delivered).
The radio is now back in my truck and sounding fantastic.

I couldn't be happier.

SPL Electronics in St. Clair, MO.
Here is their website:
http://oem-auto-accessory.com/factory_gm_radios.html

They even have some OEM GM radios in stock. Maybe you all might find a replacement for the old am/fm cassette originals?

 

[Don W.]

Re: Original radio repair success!

Great info. I the exact symptoms. Was looking at replacing the speakers. Will now have to reconsider.

 

[Sy1192]

Re: Original radio repair success!

Great info. I the exact symptoms. Was looking at replacing the speakers. Will now have to reconsider.

The symptoms I was experiencing (and you) are standard fare for our radios.

Your speakers might be just fine.

 

[Don W.]

Re: Original radio repair success!

Thanks, I'm planning on pulling the radio and having it checked before I go any further.

 

[stlSY]

Re: Original radio repair success!

Thanks for the info. We have been working with companies in New York and Michigan the repairs that we aren't set up to do in house. Nice to see there is a local alternative.

 

[Sy1192]

Re: Original radio repair success!

Thanks for the info. We have been working with companies in New York and Michigan the repairs that we aren't set up to do in house. Nice to see there is a local alternative.

Glad to help.
I have NO problem spreading the word if a person or company treats me well.

Nice website.
You guys have a top notch facility!

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: Original radio repair success!

My original radio has that problem as well.

 

[jimmyz79]

Re: Original radio repair success!

Had the same problem years ago, was a parasitic drain on battery. Had a new board and CD head put in, all's good.