Factory radio cuts off randomly

[dslush]

Originally Posted by fidmor007

I have the exact same problem and the same car (2013 Camaro LS). My Warranty was out on the 9th of this month and this issue started happening last week.... I also have a problem when i put my turn signal on, the clicking noise is not at sync with the turn light. After the i manually turn the signal off, the clicking noise stays on for 2 extra clicks before it stops.
Let me know if you find a solution! Im going to check the fuse boxes when i get a chance.

Did you come to any conclusion? I'm having the same problem you are with my 2013 LS. The stock radio is cutting in and out, and also my turn signal is acting funny like you said

[RacerDame]

Help! I have a 2016 and the radio is cutting off...staying off more than on. My warranty has expired and the dealer wants to charge $100 just for a diagnostic. I see that this is a more common problem than I expected.

Anybody...what should I do?


Thanks

[Kerrari240]

UPDATE: Took it to the dealer to see if they could swap faceplates (Base wo/heated seats), well long story short that didn't happen and wasn't provided any further information... Angered to say the least.

I can find the 2013 Camaro Service Manual but it looks like it does not come with wiring diagrams, can any one confirm?

Does any one have access to wiring diagrams for these cars that can hook it up?

If all else fails I'm going to buy a f@#king switch and a fuse holder and cut the power to the faceplate when ever I did not need to operate it's controls.

Edit: Oh and link to the video of the fault -> https://youtu.be/ecYQzLBZvgs

[Kerrari240]

Originally Posted by fidmor007

Have you figured this out yet? I did more research on this and everything seems to point at the BCM. I just need help finding where the BCM is in my vehicle. Any idea where it is located? (2013 Chev Camaro 2LS)
Thanks!

The BCM I believe is what I was poking and prodding; is located directly under the dash on the drivers side... I don't recommend messing with it. I think your and my faults are different. Mine is completely isolated to the faceplate controls and I have no other symptoms. If I just had access to the wiring diagram... I could at least fix my car but you said your car was suffering from more than a faceplate wigging out.

Edit: we don't really use turn signals in South Florida...

[Kerrari240]

Originally Posted by RacerDame

Help! I have a 2016 and the radio is cutting off...staying off more than on. My warranty has expired and the dealer wants to charge $100 just for a diagnostic. I see that this is a more common problem than I expected.

Anybody...what should I do?


Thanks

2016 out of bumper to bumper? You put over 36,000 miles on her (him, her, w.e.) already?!? Your a beast.

I'm guess all they're going to do for 100 bucks (just happen to be my experience) is look at, confirm it's happening, maybe scan it for codes and try to throw a radio unit at it (about 600 parts only, not including labor) and then say it may also need the faceplate if that doesn't fix it.

2016 base radio setup? does it look the same as the 2013s? I know the body is different. I've never been in one and checked it out.

[Kerrari240]

Turns out it was not the faceplate. Replaced one then the other. The radio unit was the failed component. Now theres a new problem... it's locked lol. At least I have full AC control now. Read on a thread somewhere on this forum that only the dealer can flash it so the new radio is recognized. Will update when performed and confirmed.

[Msball813]

Can someone tell me if a fix has been foud for the radio cutting on and off randomly and turn signal making a static sound, called the dealership 2 of them , both lied and said they have never heard of the problem, it has to b an easy fix, my camaro is a 2014 base model i dont have mylink

[swampcritter]

My 2014 LS did the same thing.I replaced radio and had dealer unlock it and no more problems

[Lopezcain7]

This just started happening to me yesterday, did anyone find a solution to itt? Please help

[Msball813]

Have you found a solution, i am having the same problem i have a base model 2014 radio as well

[jcortes]

I have Camaro Lt 2014 and the truck doesn’t pop open and the radios signal is really I can’t listing to anything and they only open the truck is threw a key hole behind the seats

[jcortes]

I have a Camaro 2014 LT when I bought the car the truck wouldn’t open and took back and his mechanic fix but now it won’t open again and radio signal is really weak I can hardly listing to anything it’s been like this since year started

[redcoats1976]

Originally Posted by Kerrari240

Hmmm I've had no issues with my turn signals, I'm guessing thats bcm controled and may or may not be related.

Ive been driving with face plate unplugged and it seems to work fine lol. Im trying to find any TSBs for the base model radio. A new faceplate costs about 300 bucks, used for about 100.

had this issue with my 2006 pontiac solstice.removing the face plate and cleaning the contact points with electrical contact cleaner fixed it.maybe it will work for you too.

[sixupcamaro]

along the same lines as the other posts in this thread: the radio is resetting constantly. It blacks out, if my blinker is on that goes silent and the buttons below the radio (fan a/c or heat) go out as well. It comes back on seconds later with a FM radio station playing. My car has it's original factory radio, and has 66k miles. I dug around in the trunk and found the fuse box, the radio fuse looks great. The problem is isolated to the radio, I'm not having any other issue with the car. I'm considering putting in an after market radio. The local dealership was no help at all, they wanted to have the car all day and spend 5 hrs @ $120/hr to diagnose.