Odd Bose radio issues. No sound when cold. Randomly powers off for a few seconds. Occasional theftlock briefly then works fine.

[Burban22]

lots of member with a tech2 including myself, there is a thread with owners listed
and any repair shop with a tech2 or compatible should be able to do it for cheaper then, call around
you can get a tech2 win device off ebay also, then you can save yourself that $125 charge every time.

Thanks, didn’t know about that. Apparently the interface software is free and you just have to buy the device.

Like this?
Wired $100

VXDiag VCX NANO OBD2 Scanner Fit for GM/Opel GDS2&Tech2Win Diagnostic Tool USB | eBay

VXDiag VCX NANO for GM / OPEL GDS2 V2022.5 Tech2WIN 16.02.24. VXDIAG For GM GDS2 and Tech2Win Installation Manual (Win10). Supports for GM Tech2Win and GDS2, can replace for GM original tool MDI/ Tech2.

www.ebay.com

Wi-Fi $125

VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM/OPEL Multiple GDS2&Tech2Win OBD2 Diagnostic Tool USB/WIFI | eBay

GDS2 V22.2.03302. VCX NANO for GM GDS2 Language Top 9 Reasons to Get VXDiag VCX Nano Support for GM Te-ch2Win and GDS2, can replace for GM original tool MDI. Only GDS2 supports for Opel and for Saab.

www.ebay.com

 

[Burban22]

So there is a free way to test a theftlocked radio in your truck...

With the radio in hand, NOT PLUGGED IN, turn the key onto assessory, NOT ON, count to 10, and plug in the radio. The radio should power on with full function. It will stay this way until you either turn the key off, or turn the key on/start.

Yes the replacement radio I have does power on but no sound when in acc mode. If I turn key to on then it goes into theftlock until I pull radio fuse and go back to acc

 

[TollKeeper]

If you got no sound, either the radio is not equipped for your radio system, or, some other part of your radio system has failed.

 

[blackelky]

Whole single din setup with mounting kit pre-wired is like 180 on crutchfield

 

[Burban22]

If you got no sound, either the radio is not equipped for your radio system, or, some other part of your radio system has failed.

Oh hell maybe I got sound like 1 out of 3 times when trying the acc mode with spare radio. It’s been awhile. It sure looks nice in my garage lol.


Failing Radio (original) that works in summer temps

 

[Burban22]

Whole single din setup with mounting kit pre-wired is like 180 on crutchfield

Why does it have to be so GD complicated? Thanks GM!

WatchJRGo on YouTube recommends ATTO brand. I think that works with steering wheel controls too.

But I want the GD OEM look Damnit!

That want is fading with all the complications lol

 

[Jimmyy]

Can you pull your radio out and warm just the radio with a heat gum/ hair dryer to help find the location of the issue?

 

[Burban22]

Can you pull your radio out and warm just the radio with a heat gum/ hair dryer to help find the location of the issue?

Pulled oem radio and will keep in house warm while rest of the burb is cold overnight

 

[Burban22]

If you got no sound, either the radio is not equipped for your radio system, or, some other part of your radio system has failed.

You are on to something. Installed the replacement radio which is in really nice condition but no sound. Powers on and can change stations but no chime no sound at all

I hook up original radio and stuff and works when it’s not cold out of course.

 

[Doubeleive]

Thanks, didn’t know about that. Apparently the interface software is free and you just have to buy the device.

Like this?
Wired $100

VXDiag VCX NANO OBD2 Scanner Fit for GM/Opel GDS2&Tech2Win Diagnostic Tool USB | eBay

VXDiag VCX NANO for GM / OPEL GDS2 V2022.5 Tech2WIN 16.02.24. VXDIAG For GM GDS2 and Tech2Win Installation Manual (Win10). Supports for GM Tech2Win and GDS2, can replace for GM original tool MDI/ Tech2.

www.ebay.com

Wi-Fi $125

VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM/OPEL Multiple GDS2&Tech2Win OBD2 Diagnostic Tool USB/WIFI | eBay

GDS2 V22.2.03302. VCX NANO for GM GDS2 Language Top 9 Reasons to Get VXDiag VCX Nano Support for GM Te-ch2Win and GDS2, can replace for GM original tool MDI. Only GDS2 supports for Opel and for Saab.

www.ebay.com

yep