Dakota67

I saw an old message about this probelm but did not see a "final answer."

My radio started powering up only intermiitently. Sometimes I start the car, turn on the radio and nothing happens. If I stop the car and start it again, often the radio will work.
From what I read it appears to be a software problem and my Chevy dealer says the only fix is to replace the radio.
Is this true?
I haven't got the estimate to do that yet.
Are there better replacement radios other than GM that would be less expensive?
Is the radio easy to pull out? Pull the ***** - pry off the cover plate/bezel - take out a few screws and remove? I couldn't find a "how-to" thread.

Vette_DD

Happened to me on one of my earlier C6s. Local dealer tried a software fix, but when it continued to happen, they had to replace the radio. Fortunately, mine was still under warranty, so it didn't cost me anything.

RicK T

You didn't say what you have so this may or may not relate to your car:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574503413-post3.html


Here's what you have to do to do a radio swap, part 1 and part 2:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1556775685-post1.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1556776360-post2.html

Dakota67

Rick,
Thanks for the radio removal links.

I don't have Nav, so I assume that the dealer solution of replacing the radio is this only fix.

RicK T

Probably.

Might want to take the time to look for a used one. Lots of guys are taking out their factory units, Nav and non-Nav, and replacing them with aftermarket. Would certainly be a lot cheaper than buying new. Good luck.

Z11409

On my 3rd. radio,GM said it was because of mositure in the switch.