Anybody having problems with their factory radio? I have a 1LT with the standard stereo system. I'm noticing that my right side speakers are much louder than the left side. Also the fronts are much louder than the rear.

I took it to the dealership and they said they had to reprogram the radio on some of these cars to make the music sound better. GM NEWS BULITEN.

They did it but it didnt help. They are ordering me another radio. Anybody have this problem? :confused:

i've had mine for 4 weeks today and haven't had any problems.

Hey:
I noticed my rear speakers aren't as loud as they should be, almost all sound is from the front speakers. I have a 2LT with the Pioneer premium system, 6 disc CD, XM Equalizer, should be more balance to the rear than I can get. So there is a service bulletin on these? Guess a trip to the dealer is in store....Sheezee hate to have them mess with it. What is the number on this service bulletin, hopefully my dealer can find it.

Hey:
I noticed my rear speakers aren't as loud as they should be, almost all sound is from the front speakers. I have a 2LT with the Pioneer premium system, 6 disc CD, XM Equalizer, should be more balance to the rear than I can get. So there is a service bulletin on these? Guess a trip to the dealer is in store....Sheezee hate to have them mess with it. What is the number on this service bulletin, hopefully my dealer can find it.

Nothing wrong there - they are ALL That way. :(

See THIS (http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=356&highlight=rear+door) thread. :thumb:

I'm unsure of the bulliten number. The service manager found it looking on his network. The premium sound may be different though

I have replaced my system with an aftermarket head unit (Pioneer), amplifier, door speakers and subs. The rear door speakers are still not as loud as the fronts. My feeling is that it is a combination of a) location (they are very low and behind front seats), and b) door volume (the back doors have very little air volume to support "big" speaker sound).

Still, with my new system pushing a mere 500-watts, I am enjoying superb sound in my HHR - with a strong front soundstage and deep full bass.

Mike, you just need a bigger amp for the rears. :nuts:

the same amp powers all 4 of my speakers, I'm running 200-watts to all four door speakers. 50-watts to each. Equal power - but not equal sound. I've been in there a few times installing and insulating them. There is an issure with door volume as the rear door speaker pockets are very small...

thats why you get a sftermarket head unit its better than a stock one it makes it sound better.

Took my car in and they replaced the radio. Sounded much better. (not perfect, but enough for me to live with)

3 days later I open my door to my car and static is playing through my speakers. So I hit the power button and it made a loud pop and crack through the speakers. (confusing) It has also done this to me once I shut off the car. It doesnt happen every time. Just every once and a while. Cars going in tomarrow to check it out. This is starting to piss me off. I have a brand new Double din DVD player for the car but dont want to put it in if the stereo doesnt work good in the first place. Then they'll blame the problem on the new radio.

BTW: Does anybody know if they make a wiring harness for these cars yet? I know it take a Dodge antenna adapter. Wondering if it took a dodge harness too. (I hope. Cheaper)

Looks like you already found the thread, which addresses this POP issue.

Mine is going in tomorrow to get re-flashed/re-programmed/re-calibrated, whatever they want to call it. And I gave the service folks the TSB#, and they said no problem.

my ls has the six disc and amp does anybody else have the problem of the volume going up and down by itself
i have the auto volume turned off does this even when windows are up

Same radio here. I have had no problems with mine (knock on wood).:thumb:

my ls has the six disc and amp does anybody else have the problem of the volume going up and down by itself
i have the auto volume turned off does this even when windows are up

That is your Speed Compensate Volume function working. This works like a compressor, meaning as your speed decreases, the volume of the radio will compress or will go down automatically. This works very well, if you tend to drive with the windows rolled down a little. Hence, when you drive faster, the external noise increase, thus, the radio volume gets louder to compensate for the outside noise.

You can disable this, or change to a softer setting. Hit the Menu button, and select the Auto Volume tab. Here you will have the ability for OFF, Low, Mid, High.

Obviously, OFF will disable the function and the volume will remain at the level you set it. High will have the greatest change in volume vs speed.

Once you understand the functions and levels, you will like it. Of course, it does depend on your driving style and environment.

I personnally have it set for the Mid level.

BTW, I have the premium sound system also. I really do not know about the other systems. But if you go to the Menu items, and you see the Auto Volume tab, then you should have it.

i have mine set to off
but i will try med
thanks

I now see. Sorry, I suppose I should have actually "read" you post. My fault for jumping to conclusions.:confused:

:lol: Guess I have two problems. Try this.......while driving down the road, turn the auto sound off, the volume should go down.... well mine doesn't change that I can tell at all. Also, like I've said before, the rear sound is very low, remember it has 2 more speakers in the back next to the hatch too. I understand that the backseat speakers are down very low in the doors behind the front seats, but with the amplifier, it should have some sort of a kick to it, shouldnt it?:confused: Just wondering if anyone else noticed this. My Astro and Impala have speed controlled volume also, and if you turn it down while driving, I can tell. Also, while attempting to search for stations and program the stations, the Radio won't let you do some things. It has a message that says vehicle must be parked to perform this. Who likes a smarter than me Radio?:nuts:

anyone want to post the TSB #

:lol: Guess I have two problems. Try this.......while driving down the road, turn the auto sound off, the volume should go down....


Does the volume go down, when you finally slow down?

the rear sound is very low, remember it has 2 more speakers in the back next to the hatch too.

Are these 2 speakers you mention, aftermarket, that you installed? :confused:
I thought the most it comes with is 7 speakers (2 tweeter on piller, 2 speaker mounted on front doors, 2 speakers mounted on back doors, and the 1 subwoofer near the hatch)

anyone want to post the TSB #

The TSB# for the speaker pops can be found on this thread....

http://chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1159

Hey:
Well, I guess the speaker in the back is the Sub woofer. But I would think it would be a little more pronounced, but guess not. The volume does go down, minimally, not even worth noting. My Astro did a great job of keeping up with the speed, but this one seems sorta low volume. I was just wondering if anyone else noted these little quirks. Now, what kind of radios are these and wonder if there is a service manual for them.