Bose Radio System Repairs

 

 We can service all of the parts of the Bose Gold radio system that is used on the ZR-1

 

·        Amplifier module repair. The typical failure modes are, no output or high pitched howl or noise at low volume levels. We can recondition the amplifier module by replacing failed components and components that have deteriorated over time. Amplifier module reconditioning is $75. Labor to remove and replace the module on the car is $15.

 

·        CD player repair. Most CD players fail with no output. Often the track number is not displayed. Sometimes the load solenoid clicks but the CD does not load. Sometimes a chirping sound can be heard from the speakers. The CD player can be repaired. The original radio head is then returned to the vehicle. CD player repair is $210. Labor to remove and replace the radio head on the car is $40.

     For '90 to '93 cars, GM issued a service upgrade to reduce CD skipping on rough roads. The upgrade was incorporated into factory production in the ’94 and later model years. The upgrade consists of installation of special urethane padding that is issued by GM. This is recommended when performing CD player repairs. With a CD player repair, the cost is $15.

 

·        Radio LCD backlight repair. There are three lamps that illuminate the radio display. If one lamp goes out the backlight becomes uneven. Removal of the radio and replacement of all three lamps is $80. If the lamps are replaced along with a CD repair, the cost for the lamp replacement is $40.