Stock Head unit service mode?

[thebisch]

Hi,I have a base Vibe with stock stereo. I was wondering if this unit has a "service mode" that I could go into to turn off the AWEFUL sounding automatic loudness. Anyone know if there is a service mode and what kind of settings are avalible? I hate the fake over bloated bass that this stereo displays while at low volumes.

[johnsoax]

First that I have heard of this feature??? What year do you have?

[joatmon]

I don't think there is a service mode, but you can adjust the preset equalization settings. Maybe you can mess with them and come up with a setting that works like you want.

[Jahntassa]

Don't know about the stock radio.. the setting exists in the Nav system audio section, though.Check the user guides, is the best I could say..

[kostby]

From the 03 Vibe pdf file owners manual, Section 3 pages 9 and 10:Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MIDor TREB appears on the display. The SELECT LEDindicator will light to show that the tone control can beadjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to increase or todecrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want todecrease the treble.To adjust all of the tone controls to the middle position,press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display.EQ (Equalizer): Press this button to select customizedbass, mid and treble equalization settings.You can set up to six customized equalization settingsby performing the following steps:1. Turn the radio on.2. Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob tocreate the desired equalization.3. Press and hold the EQ button for two seconds.SELECT EQ # will appear on the display and theEQ symbol will flash.4. Press EQ or turn the SELECT knob to select thedesired EQ number.5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECTknob to store the equalization setting and thenumber. You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED willappear on the display.6. Repeat the steps for the other EQ settingsand numbers.EQ 5 has been programmed at the factory for use withtalk radio, but it can be preset to a different tone.Hope this helps!

[AKLGT]

actually my folks impala has the rds system on it. i like it. and supposedly we have that on ours too. per phil... while quizzing him on the car during one of our 3-5 hr road trips last week. but since i have a/m amps, this feature may not work. so... i don't really know. but i think you are talking about the auto volume? maybe i'll play w/ my stereo tomorrow and see if i can find it. i know on the impala, i can turn it on or off.

[drunkenmaxx]

that rds is pretty cool crap, our local stations just started using it. some stations go as far as to tell you what dj's are on at what times and all kinds of crap!