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Whine Noise From Headset DVD Headphones - keywords alternator accesories charge charging gen generator head headrest hiss monitor rest

Subject:Whine Noise From Headrest DVD Headphones

Models:2004-2007 Buick Rainier
2008 Buick Enclave
2003-2008 Cadillac Escalade Models
2005-2008 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS
2006-2008 Cadillac DTS
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2007-2008 Chevrolet Equinox, HHR
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2006-2008 GMC Canyon
2007-2008 GMC Acadia
2005-2008 HUMMER H2
2006-2008 HUMMER H3
2007-2008 Pontiac Torrent
2005-2008 Saab 9-7X
2007-2008 Saturn OUTLOOK



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may experience a whine or hiss noise heard in the headphones on vehicles equipped with a GM Accessories Headrest DVD system. This noise may change with engine RPM and is often described as an alternator whine.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Accessories Engineering is currently working with Platform Engineering to evaluate various options & validate a corrective action to address this concern. Further details will follow once corrective action has been identified & validated

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.