Radio Volume Fluctuation, Excessive Static, Weak Reception On Medium Strength Fm Stations (TS 38 08158)

Publication date: 2008-09-15
Reference number: TS 38 08158

RADIO VOLUME FLUCTUATION, EXCESSIVE STATIC, WEAK RECEPTION ON MEDIUM STRENGTH FM STATIONS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 38 08158, Date of Issue: September 15, 2008

SUZUKI:	2007 XL7 (JC636) RADIO WITH CD AND DVD (MP3) RADIO UUC ONLY
SECTION:	Body, Cab and Accessories

CONDITION

The radio may exhibit fluctuating volume, excessive radio static and possible weak FM reception in areas where FM reception is moderate.

CAUSE

Radio Software

CORRECTION

DO NOT REPLACE THE RADIO! A software update is available to address this concern. Please follow the service manual procedure to reprogram the radio with the latest software. Be sure to click "Clear DTC's" after programming finishes. See below.

NOTE: If the radio is replaced for a defect the replacement unit may have the old software. Please update the software after radio replacement.

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Numbers	Description	QTY	Notes
39101-78J30 Supersedes to 39101-78J41	Tuner Assy. (AM/FM, Audio/Video Disk) w/MP3	0	Do not replace for the above symptom.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND SOFTWARE

Part Numbers	Description	QTY	Notes
99963-00025	Tech 2 Kit	1
SPX3000118	32mb Card	1	Must be updated with current version from TIS2WEB
J-45289	CANdi module	1	Connected in line of the Data Link Cable (DLC)
N/A	PC	1	Must meet minimum requirements for TIS2WEB
N/A	TIS2WEB	1	Link found in Suzuki Pitstop under "OBD-ODB II & Diagnostics"

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Labor Operation	Description	Failed Part Number	Complaint Code	Defect Code	Labor Time
FB32P0	Tuner Assy. (AM/FM, Audio/Video Disk) w/MP3	39101-78J30 or 39101-78J41	36	48	0.5 Hrs.

NOTE: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not show tire pressures after programming. This is normal, the sensors will wake up and update the information when the vehicle is driven.