GM PAL Issue
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 915
Likes: 129
From: Toronto
GM PAL Issue
Hi guys,
I have the GM PAL installed on my car for a few years now(Factory 2007 radio). Runs flawless up until recently. Intermittent issue, the left side speakers sometimes will cut out when listening to iPhone iTunes library songs while driving.....FM/AM stereo works perfect if switch back to it from the PAL---no left side speakers cut out ever. Never had the FM/AM stereo cut out ever. And sometimes going over a bump the left side will cut out while the PAL is on, FM / AM stereo never cuts out as I mentioned before only when PAL is runnnig
Anyone ever have this issue? Could it be my connections? loose maybe?
I have the GM PAL installed on my car for a few years now(Factory 2007 radio). Runs flawless up until recently. Intermittent issue, the left side speakers sometimes will cut out when listening to iPhone iTunes library songs while driving.....FM/AM stereo works perfect if switch back to it from the PAL---no left side speakers cut out ever. Never had the FM/AM stereo cut out ever. And sometimes going over a bump the left side will cut out while the PAL is on, FM / AM stereo never cuts out as I mentioned before only when PAL is runnnig
Anyone ever have this issue? Could it be my connections? loose maybe?
Last edited by crusher1; Apr 30, 2017 at 03:17 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 915
Likes: 129
From: Toronto
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 253
From: Oconomowoc Wisconsin
Check your cable that runs from the PAL unit to your iPhone/iPod. After many years of use and bending, one or more of the single strand wires in the cable may have broken or is hanging by a thread. Try straightening out the cable in places that show wear from bending. I had this problem and luckily found someone local that repaired my cable for me. Took care of my problem. Unfortunately these cables are no longer available new. If that is your problem, you will have to find someone to repair your cable or search for someone with a GM PAL unit for sale that would sell you the cable only.
Your AM/FM has nothing to do with the PAL unit. That is why you are not having any sound issues with it.
Your AM/FM has nothing to do with the PAL unit. That is why you are not having any sound issues with it.
Last edited by Rick369; Apr 30, 2017 at 07:18 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 915
Likes: 129
From: Toronto
Check your cable that runs from the PAL unit to your iPhone/iPod. After many years of use and bending, one or more of the single strand wires in the cable may have broken or is hanging by a thread. Try straightening out the cable in places that show wear from bending. I had this problem and luckily found someone local that repaired my cable for me. Took care of my problem. Unfortunately these cables are no longer available new. If that is your problem, you will have to find someone to repair your cable or search for someone with a GM PAL unit for sale that would sell you the cable only.
Your AM/FM has nothing to do with the PAL unit. That is why you are not having any sound issues with it.
Your AM/FM has nothing to do with the PAL unit. That is why you are not having any sound issues with it.
I cleaned all the connections to see if that may help. cleaned the ipod connector.... Havent road tested it yet though
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 2,037
Likes: 331
From: Long Island New York
I was having some XM issues with the PAL, lost the XM channel. I contacted Ray and his first suggestion was go back into the left rear wheel well where the PAL unit is and disconnect all the cables and connections, wait a bit and reconnect everything, basically re-booting the entire system. That worked for me and I haven't had any problems since then...good luck!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 2,037
Likes: 331
From: Long Island New York