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Old 03-25-2008, 07:09 AM
   PAL-intermittently mutes/changes to XM 0
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Know there have been a few posts about this.

GM has recognized the issue and is working on it. Not a fix available at this time, so no need to bring it in to dealerships.

Will keep this thread for updated information.

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XM Radio Intermittently Mutes And Changes Display After Installing PAL - (Mar 20, 2008)

Subject: XM Radio Intermittently Mutes and Changes Display After Installing PAL

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2007-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
2006-2008 Pontiac Solstice
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2007-2008 Saturn Sky


Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment that intermittently, the radio will momentarily mute and display XM station zero while listening to an XM station. This condition only occurs after installation of a GM Accessories Personal Audio Link (PAL) system.

Recommendation/Instructions:
Engineering is investigating. No repair attempts should be made at this time.

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Old 03-25-2008, 01:37 PM
  
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Thanks SD! Always appreciate your inside "FYI" posts.
I have this issue with my PAL install and will anxiously await to hear from GM. Glad to know it is a recognized issue being addressed.
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Any updates on this?
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Anything, anything? I'm wondering if there is any progress because my XM is expiring soon and I'm debating whether to continue with it. Or wait until there is a solution to PAL issues.
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Old 06-19-2008, 01:26 AM
  
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Any updates? You would think GM would have some kind of patch by now!
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Here is the result:

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XM Radio Intermittently Mutes and Changes Display After Installing PAL (Sep 5, 2008)

Subject: XM Radio Intermittently Mutes and Changes Display After Installing PAL

Models: 2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR
2007-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
2006-2008 Pontiac Solstice
2007-2008 Pontiac G5
2007-2008 Saturn Sky


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This PI was superceded to change recommendation from "Engineering is investigating. No repair attempts should be made at this time."
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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment that intermittently, the radio will momentarily mute and display XM station zero while listening to an XM station. This condition only occurs after installation of a GM Accessories Personal Audio Link (PAL) system.

Recommendation/Instructions:
New PAL software has been developed to correct this condition. Replace the PAL module.

Note: If the vehicle is equipped with XM Radio, XM will need to be enabled again using the Tech 2.
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New PAL software has been developed to correct this condition. Replace the PAL module.


Sooo,... I need to take my car in to have them replace the PAL module? Or is it just a reprogram? It just seems odd how they have it worded....
example >> "we have a software fix, we replace the computer"
.....at least that's how I read it
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Old 09-10-2008, 08:39 AM
  
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Yeah, I found that wording odd too.
I'm betting they do need to replace the PAL units otherwise I think there would have been more intructions on obtaining the correct software to recode the PAL.
Have to make sure my dealer has a replacement handy so I do not need to make two trips to them.
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