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2006 Impala....no radio yet blinker noise at full volume

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2006 Impala....no radio yet blinker noise at full volume by cdnone
Mar 08, 2008 (12:43 pm)
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Struggling and frustarted...as is Dealer!!!! Happens intermittently...but dealer has had it when IT occurs. Turn the car on...radio is on but it's like it is on mute (it is not).... On Star or phone not available as no access to radio....yet all chimes and blinker noise comes out of all my speakers at a Very Loud Volume. Have had a module replaced...radio replaced twice...May correct after turning car off and then restarted or may expeience for a full day....may return to normal...or sometimes it becomes the silent car...no radio(yet can scan stations and turn volume sky high)...no chimes...no blinker sounds HELP....started when car 3 months old....now 18 mnths into a 3 yr lease...GM says they will continue to try.......
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Re: 2006 Impala....no radio yet blinker noise at full volume [cdnone] by jnt
Mar 11, 2008 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: cdnone (Mar 08, 2008 12:43 pm)

All radio functions plus chime, On Star, Turn Signal are controlled and/or routed through the radio. Actually the radio makes the Chime and Turn Signal sounds itself in newer GM radios (including yours). So, it is to me, the radio is right in the middle of every action. It could be something else (connecting to the radio) is at fault and causes the radio screw-ups.
 
Sometime it is the radio computer's initialization problem. Every time you turn on the ignition, the radio computer starts the initialization process to turn everything on from the sleep mode. If somehow something causes improper initialization, the radio could lose some of its function or in worst case its audio processor could go brain dead.
 
Since this is intermittent problem, it is very hard for the dealer to troubleshoot and repair. If this is a design problem, more people should have reported already. Unless you are one of those unlucky owners of the new radio model (car makers do change design and/or supplier of components yearly to save some bucks).
 
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Turn Signal Noise by tturboarnp
Apr 05, 2008 (1:32 pm)
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I'm in the process of purchasing an 06 Impala LTZ and I noticed the blinkers are extremely loud - can this be remedied? The car has 36k on it and appears quite clean - anything else I should be looking for? Thanks in advance
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Re: Turn Signal Noise [tturboarnp] by cdnone
Apr 05, 2008 (5:14 pm)
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Replying to: tturboarnp (Apr 05, 2008 1:32 pm)

My problem I think is a very isolated case....fortunate for you /unfortunate for me LOL. My blinker noise, when working normally, is actually very faint....to the point I often find it gets left on at times and the car then chimes at you to remind you. When I bought the car I initially asked if it was possible to make the noise a bit louder. but they said they had no control over the volume. Wow and 3 months later the full volume blinker became one of my issues.
    If I didn't have this isolated problem I would highly recommend the Impala....it is a great car to drive both in the city and is great on the highway....perfect size too if you are looking for the extra room that some imports don't have...the trunk space has amazed many people....4 sets of golf clubs are not an issue.
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Re: Turn Signal Noise [cdnone] by tturboarnp
Apr 05, 2008 (5:43 pm)
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Replying to: cdnone (Apr 05, 2008 5:14 pm)

My question is how do I decrease the volume of the turn signal?
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Re: Turn Signal Noise [tturboarnp] by nosirrahg
Apr 05, 2008 (8:19 pm)
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Replying to: tturboarnp (Apr 05, 2008 5:43 pm)

I had a 2000 Impala, and as I recall you could press down on the #6 radio preset with the radio off (and the key on), and it would cycle the turn signal level between normal and loud (I think it also adjusted the sound of all the alert tones too). Can't guarantee that's the same way to do it on a 2006+, but at least there's hope. As I recall I found that info digging through the owners manual at one point, so if you have a copy there might be info there. Also, FWIW it was pretty common in the 2000-2005 models for the flasher button on the dash to go out (you'd know when your turn signals quit blinking, but could be "jump started" by pressing the hazard button. Anyway, typically replacing the faulty switch resulted in a muted blinker sound...might be another option.
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Re: Turn Signal Noise [nosirrahg] by tturboarnp
Apr 06, 2008 (1:53 am)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Apr 05, 2008 8:19 pm)

Thanks - there is no owners manual with this vehicle so I'll have to track one down
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Re: Turn Signal Noise [tturboarnp] by ryster
Apr 06, 2008 (12:04 pm)
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Replying to: tturboarnp (Apr 06, 2008 1:53 am)

The turn signal volume in '06+ Impalas is controlled through the Driver's Information Center (DIC). It is one of the settings. I believe the choices are Low and High. Press the 3rd button down (the button with the two checkboxes on it) until the Tone Volume settting comes up. Then press the 4th button down to change it from low to high or vice versa.
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Re: Turn Signal Noise [ryster] by tturboarnp
Apr 06, 2008 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: ryster (Apr 06, 2008 12:04 pm)

thanks I'll give it a shot -
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Re: Turn Signal Noise [tturboarnp] by nosirrahg
Apr 06, 2008 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: tturboarnp (Apr 06, 2008 12:13 pm)

Also basing this on my 2000 ownership, but I think if you go to www.mygmlink.com you can register your vehicle there, and having done so you can click on the "glovebox" link and can download a pdf of your model's owners manual. Even though I had a manual with mine I downloaded one too, so if I had a question about something but didn't want to trudge outside and get the book, I could just pull up the pdf.
 
Registering at the site is also a good way to get any recall info and such too, since you can enter your VIN so they'll know exactly which vehicle you have.

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