In a previous video https://youtu.be/OwHwAeDc1F4 we had a look at this customers '18 Malibu that had an issue with no center display and no radio. I diagnosed it as a bad radio module and had to order one. Well It is here now and time to put it in and see if we are correct.
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We're back with part Two Folks back in cuz everything's frozen this morning and we got the new unit. do not open it says ever there she is so it's $1,500 core charge I Got the computer booting up because we're going to have to look in service data and see how to program it. Uhoh, we just bought it now. so I think probably our best bet in case we did it wrong and we got to do more is to just plug it in right here.
make sure that it works and we'll stick it up in the hole now I don't know cuz I have no experience if this will do anything prior to being programmed. that's one thing I don't know. Well, there's lots of things I don't know, but that's one of them. oops sticking in the wrong hole there fella and this is for the most I think that's all of our connectors? Yes sir, let me, uh, just turn the key on or whatever they call it nowadays.
let's push the button on pushing and holding. Oh yeah, hey, we got a Dinger now that's good and then I see the screen lit up a little bit, didn't turn on fully cuz I didn't turn the car on fully. Oh what the freak! No remote DET Oh I took the remote out. that's my problem Lady it's the Amateur hour this in me I take the remote out because the doors are froze and I've heard this thing like lock and unlock his doors a couple times.
Oh she turned on that time we got a Dinger we didn't have a Dinger before Chevrolet she's lit up. We did it right. Hallelujah I guess we can leave that on I thought I heard you out here. Do you want to go inside? Come here Hi Luna How you doing You want to say hi? Say hi? Yeah, that's a good girl.
So first thing we have to do before we program it, probably before we put it in. We should have looked to see what we need to do as far as programming and setup. So GM's always been really nice. I say that term loosely uh with finding where their replacement programming information is.
Uh, doesn't matter what service they're using. uh, it's always under control module references. So if you're you know using Mitchell type in control module reference, programming and setup so they've They've had that for quite a while which is pretty nice. Pick out the module which ours is the A11 radio module and and ours if you remember correctly is the uh Io5 uh RPO code.
So we're going to do programming and setup without IO a go through. Uh, read all this stuff. Uh, let's see here. We'll just kind of scan through this here.
Uh, see you have the RPO build information available which we do. Um, all right. he's got XM He's going to have to go through the setup procedure on that. Um, let's see here.
Special Tools: repl and program Uh SPS Onscreen instructions Select A11 Follow onscreen instructions okay and then here's how to uh do the XM activation and then if we brick it, here's how to do a programming recovery. So valet mode reset if no Dtcs are set so Cre Radi configuration erase valet mode code with scan tools so there. Sometimes there's little tidbits in there but uh, let's go in here. We're going to pick SPS I've already hooked up to the vehicle so 18 Malibu Hopefully this goes well. the keys on obviously we have a battery maintainer on it. We're going to come up here with replace and program sometimes. GM Techline Connect doesn't play real nice, but today it started up way too quickly. Has me a little bit nervous.
It usually doesn't go that smooth. We're going to do programming. Sometimes you do have to do a USB file transfer, but this case we're going to do a programming audio system. ours.
it's I I5 Okay, we've already talked about that so we'll select that we'll hit next. This radio came from GM which GM gets radios from model Electronics which you can just call them directly I Don't know if they if they sell directly to the general public or not but used to be uh GM did their business through United Radio here in Syracuse but um now they use model Electronics which I believe is in Pennsylvania I'd have to Google that for sure. but wait for this thing here to get some validation. Let's see doesn't give us any options of anything we'll hit next.
all these unrecognized calibration numbers. Here's everything that it's going to calibrate. We hit start programming the last radio I did for a fella. it took a long time.
It took like 45 minutes. A really long time. So we'll sit here and wait and see how long this one takes. Well, that one didn't take any time at all folks.
so that's good. Um, we'll have to clear the codes out of it a lot of times. Programming stuff will, um, will set a ton of like, um, you know, loss of communication codes So we're going to proceed with the same bin here. We're all done here so we'll close this little guy out and then we're going to open up.
uh, the scan tool here. Being that we're all hooked up and we'll go through, we make sure we can talk to it. now. we should be able to shut down.
Denied you've been denied. We going to get in the scul here I Only had to restart it two or three times to get the tech Lan con up working again like I say it's kind of hit or mess with General mess here spoke too soon. This guy's getting all click at. We'll go to vehicle diagnostics DTC Information You guys remember the this thing was littered full of codes and we have a suspicion that it's a collision car because of the shoty body work and what not and what have you and the fact that the airbag has about 3 million codes in it.
So we're going to let it read codes. We're going to clear all the codes out of everything and make sure that we can talk to the radio which I suspect that we can soon as it's done thinking here. All right here we go. let's clear out the codes.
We're going to add all. We're going to remove the engine controller in case he wants to, uh, you know, have this thing inspected. We don't want to erase the codes out of it. We're going to hit Okay, we hit okay again. might take it a minute. Lots and lots of codes in there and then we're going to do the old refresh. Engine control module has one coat in it but I don't believe the money light was on. So let's um, our radio here is is happy though.
We got the green check mark that says it's happy so let's go see who's got what code. uh each V has a couple codes in it I wonder if um, they've been fiddling with that? And of course the inflatable restraint module is littered full of codes p1101 All right, so we're good there. Let's pop back. like I Say we weren't hired to fix any of the other problems with this car, we're just hired to fix the radio.
So now we've got to go into the old A11 wherever she is here. Elemental p r There we go and then Configuration reset. Remember we got to remove Valet mode. Whatever that means, that's what Service State has told us to do right.
Select Radio Configuration reset, Erase Valet mode code with scan tool Clear command State Clear So we did what we had to do. Turn that little guy off. We should be all done here. when I was waiting there a while ago for the furnace to shut off.
We got to hook this back up to this battery. Put the transmission in the old Hondu. It's got 400,000 Mi on it. First transmission.
Can you believe that? Not quite 400 380 some th000 first training. You know that's kind of a new record. Oh she's full. Let's see what we have here.
Oh yeah, oh yeah, we've got that. Let's see. where's the tune button? What's it? Oh wow, let's go to the classic night 98.3 Oh, it's cuz we're inside the building I forgot but looks like it's got all the other stuff here I Don't know what else it does. Whatever, we'll let him mess with it.
It works now o my Chevy that's fun. Oh that does. We ain't got that kind of time though. All right we did it folks.
shows over. Oh we got to put that thing back I Know there's trust issues so I just wanted to show you guys I Really did put it back and of course I put the carpet back too you weirdo. Anyhow, that's it folks. Uh, it's done.
Wasn't over difficult. uh probably a little difficult for the home gamer. You know if you don't have a pass through device to do the programming, you don't need the Mdi2. We could have used the pass through device uh from our altel we could have used that.
We could have used our card Act 3 that we use for like Chrysler and Ford and Honda and everybody else. Um, so that's it. Not not much to say. we checked it Powers Grounds and ability to communicate which we had and then that's it.
Like I say car seem to have a lot of other a lot of other codes and a lot of other modules but he just wants the radio fix. We did it and I want you guys to go do it in that comment section questions, comments, concerns the NC the Facebook you guys where to find us. Just remember Viers If I can do it, you can do it. or at least most of it. Thanks for watching.
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“Kinda fit or miss for General Mess” is why I come to watch these videos
I had a problem with a radio in an old Toyota truck.
Problem: Long day, long drive home, hearing nothing but commercials
Solution: Hammer from tool bag.
Result: Very inexpensive and quick fix and a very relaxed feeling afterwards.
Radio works much better when not filled with booger sugar…
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Love watching you do your thing , you've been a huge inspiration to my mechanic career , Thanks!
Did that 45 minute programming on that one radio module make your butt pucker a little. Would have me. Always nervous everytime I program a module. Just waiting for it to brick.
no sure what this member-only bull shit is but I have been a subscriber for years on your latest horn video
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DO NOT Open!! Ever!! Hah! Classic SMA start to the day.
Great job as usual Eric!
Eric, great video as always and to add to the comments below, YOU'RE AWESOME….thanks for sharing
Years ago I used to rebuild climate control and ECU/ECM modules for Corvettes. Only one thing ever went wrong with them, and GM was taking people to the cleaners on them. I was repairing them for three dollars out of pocket cost. Always the serial driver I/O chips.
Home Gamer here. This one would be out of my league. And believe this Mr. O if you were local to me, you'd be my FIRST stop. Rock on. 🤟
My dad would have glued a small radio on the dash.
Would "white powder" be AirBag Dust?? And dash subframe surface corrosion due to this dust? (dust is Sodium Azide)
Really find your submissions informative but very entertaining.
With respect to the "tough-acting-Tinactin" powder you discovered on the cooling vents of the '18 Malibu infotainment module, could it have been air bag residue!
Your suspicion of it having been damaged/wrecked might point to at least one air bag discharging.
Anyway, keep them coming and be safe.
Cheers!
I'd trash that Chevy unit and add a sweet Blaupunkt
Because you mentioned the possible damage issues on the car.
The dust that was all over the old module looked a lot like fire extinguisher agent. That stuff is corrosive and will destroy electronics if not cleaned off quick and properly.
This man is on fire
Every video is 100 times better when Luna the kitty is featured.
Hi Eric O what would it cost me to be able to program my own module at home ?
I like your humor on your videos. You make me laugh 😂😂
Did you fix the radio.? . Lol, No you fixed his sound system by replacing the radio. GREAT DIAG
Now I know DIY is a thing of the past on the radio! Programming put an end to that.
When you need three computers to listen to a radio in the year 2023, society is way, way off course.
So being a collision car would that white powder be from an airbag deployment?
What about , Giving MRS-O a challenge in the workshop It's always good to see her . Like oil change ,
It must frost GM's cake that smart guys like you can get through all this programming nonsense and keep a car owner from having to go back to the dealer to get their car fixed. Good on you for that.
Didn't think my 2004 GMC had a radio module, wrong, I looked it up, its a data center for all the dash digital data. Learn something new every day. Wish i didn't have a radio modual to be honest. I guess the next truck have to be older!
What's the point of the beard.
Gotta get that radio fixed so you can turn the tunes up to drown out the noises from the other issues
I have only been following you for about a month and wow! Really enjoying the videos! Great information! Thanks for Sharing!
I know it's not the same as it's probably not plug and play like this, but I had a lightly wrecked Volvo S60 that the side airbags on the driver's side deployed on. Found a not wrecked one in the junkyard, took the airbags and airbag module, swapped the module in, and vualá, no more airbag light.
Priorities, gotta have music over a safe, properly running vehicle. 😂😂
Well done Mr. O.
Love your channel.. Cannot watch these specific long drawn out videos. Plus I do not have your high price scanner. I imagine it might help some individuals though.
I wonder where that Malibu will be in 400,000 miles?.. Probably the same place my Cruze will be!
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"At least most of it", how about none of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
Not knowing many things in your trade is a given, what with the constant change and import of new technology. You willingness to learn is just one of your talents, grin.
Part 3
Comes back to fix all codes LoL 🤣🤣
You should do a soldering video in Nina cat voice.
Hold on,why wouldn't FM radio work inside? XM radio won't work,but FM radio should.
Andy needs to get some validation and calibration….
While I was in high school I put a radio in my parent's Malibu. I removed all the junk that had accumulated in the void in the middle of the dash board. Then I fished out the power cord and plugged it into the radio. Next I fished out the antenna lead and screwed it into the back of the radio. Finally I pushed the radio into the void until it clicked. Done. That was it. No computer to program. The ECM for that Malibu resided between the ears of the driver.
Googling that vin sure does reveal some SINS
Only fix the radio don't care about air bags as long as I got a radio
Good video! Wonder if the white powder was from the airbag inflator.
Nice vid. Thanks for showing
Who wants a full video in Cat Talk Voice 🐈! You have my vote!
Would have been funny if it came out of the package with the powder on the backside.
I love Luna!!!
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Quite impressive to watch both videos.
Eric you deserve to be in the Smithsonian institution 👍
GM junk
$1500 module to have center console functions? It's only 5 years old? What a money pit
So…I assume that if you don't want your vehicle to have all these issues, the best plan of action is DON'T WRECK IT!
That friendly cat looks like a keeper!!
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Awesie…Confirmed Fix…!!
EChellente great diag good job happy holidays to you and your Family
Chevy radio thunder
Thank you for the video
What ever happened to a radio just being a radio?
OK I did it in the comments, because Eric told me too. 😛 And their was no confusion on my part about the core charge, as I have dealt with those for decades.
This is Mike. Motorcycle transport… Old owner of onsite auto repair. Was really nice to meet you. Didnt want to tie you up for long… I know ur very busy.
Thank you for meeting me. One of the highlights of my life. Ur my favorite YouTube channel to watch.
I hope you and your family the best of luck.
Just to clear some things up in case there's confusion. The module itself is less than 200 bucks. The core charge to make sure I send it back to the rebuilder is $1,500. That is not charged to the customer that is charged to me and then I get refunded when the rebuilder gets the core back. Hope this clears some stuff up. Thanks for watching!
Stray rescues will love you forever.
I was reading some of the comments & was wondering why GM just does not have a throw away replacement part surely there is not that much in the way of circutry in that module ?
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No job to tough for the Eric O.
Simpler is (was) better
What’s a pass through device
Gone are the times of just uninstall unplug then replace, it was so simple years ago.
I am still wondering why the metal dash supports were so rusty.
What subscriptions do you suggest for service data and wiring/ connectors info?
Most people don't appreciate how much of modern car repair starts to fall into the realm of IT work. It's why so many cars from 2015 onwards are hack targets at blackhat every year now. The kind of module registration isn't that dissimilar to what iPhone repair people have to do with iPhones. Great work as always.
I can believe that.. my dad had an 88 accord that had well over 400k on the factory trans and motor 😮
Nice! I remember sending radios to United Radio back in the 70's when I worked for Howell & Pearson Dodge. It was nice having them in Syracuse and they had a fast turnaround & every radio worked perfectly.
Airbags? Who needs airbags as long as the radio works I’m fine.
All we need is Radio Shack for the part.
Trust issues. You are correct. Which is why I do the majority of my own work on my cars.
I used to talk to my radio all the time but it never talked back lol these newer vehicles are littered with control modules and computers, this used to be a fun job.. but not so much anymore. Great video as always!
We got no trust issues with you Mr O! Are you still accepting license plates to hang in the shop? I have a cool one referencing our military troops for ya! 🇺🇸
Stay in tune s! Swapping the chip box for screen time.
Good to see someone follow a logical sequences and unlike other mechanics who seem to be fumbling their way through and we loose track on what they did to fix the problem.
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Nice work Eric, what kinda warranty do you get for that unit..
I am probably not the only one to feel a sense of elation and even smile when sure enough and yet again. Problem solved correctly by this maestro of diagnosis.
For once, I can say,this repair,the shade tree mechanic,cannot do!Great series though!
That dust is probably from the airbags being deployed. The put out a cloud of “dust”.
One of the hallmarks of being trained by the USNavy in electronics (in my case, avionics), was study the circuit diagrams, and being solidly methodical in troubleshooting. Never jump to conclusions unless you’re sure about your diagnosis.
One of my instructors told his class something I’ve never forgotten: “Once you’ve found what you think is the problem, walk away and make some coffee. Even if you don’t drink it. Stick with this: understand how it’s supposed to work and have a full understanding of what it’s not doing. That’s how to troubleshoot. Stick with known information.”
Great videos, Mr. O! Genuine troubleshooting. Thanks!
Job you're pretty impressive
Airbags going off would explain the white powder all over the module.
Well done, electronic test equipment is the key for success..
he should have bought a Honda or Toyota 😅
good job
Thanks for closing the loop for us. We always wonder….haha!!
Your closing line of “Just remember – If I can do it , you can do it!” doesn’t work for me. I like “ Just remember If I can do it.. Great, I’m making a appointment and bringing it in to you!!😁