upgrading low stock radio from 06 to mid stock
 

I just recently sold a my mid stock radio on ebay (came from an 06) and I received an email from the buyer saying it does not work. I know for a fact the radio works so I have a couple of questions to you guys.

Did anyone here upgrade from a low end stock player to a mid single cd/mp3 player on their 06? I want to know if the car needs to be reprogrammed by a dealership to accept the mid/high end stock radio when replacing the low end one.

TIA

I've read somewhere, in a previous post, that there is a lock on the radio's and it might have to be reprogrammed/unlocked. Someone here should know for sure but this does sound familiar.

It MUST be flashed by the dealer, otherwise it will not work. This can cost up to $90 depending on the dealer.

I figure that from old posts. The buyer is telling me that he already took the radio to the dealer and he claimed that the dealer said the radio doesnt work. Somehow that reason doesnt fly with me.

Maybe his dealers' rep is an idiot?

that could be it too...

I know I was only asking for the fun and someone at the body shop, at my dealership said it would have to be reflashed. His computer is set up for the radio he took out.
Only other thing is if something happend during shipping. I would think if that took place he would have said that,

exactly what I'm thinking. If it was damaged during shipping he would not have accepted the package or mentioned that the package was damaged in some way. I had that radio wrapped up in bubble wrap and shipped out in a box used to ship out a cgs intake. I doubt if there was damage during shipping.

Only have 2 explanations, IMO.....

1.. I agree with GDZHHR, and need not write it.:thumb: :thumb:

2... The buyer changed his mind !!!

ebay sale is AS IS and NO REFUND. I guess he'll have to try and sell that radio on ebay again...