Catera Radio Problems

pradoblings · #1 (**permalink**) 10-18-07, 12:15 PM

My radio, trunk and fuel door all work sometimes. I found the Multifunction Module under the IP. It is factory part number 90494163 and is around $85 plus tax at the dealer. I will buy it and replace it with the new and let all you know if this works. I noticed some other people with the same problem. I have heard to jumper pins 12 and 14 together but i'd rather just fix it and be done with it. I will let you all know how it goes. Thanks for all the help from everyones input on this matter!

yellowxhoodie · #2 (**permalink**) 10-18-07, 04:30 PM

im with you on that one. i'd much rather just spend the money and fix it the right way the first time. Def. let me know how it turns out and how easy it was to do.

pradoblings · #3 (**permalink**) 10-18-07, 06:11 PM

Will do. Hopefully it takes care of my problems.

SHIFT · #4 (**permalink**) 10-19-07, 09:06 AM

I have the same problem, please help me out also!

pradoblings · #5 (**permalink**) 10-19-07, 05:42 PM

Ok, so I got the Multifunction Module in 24hrs, I couldnt believe how fast it got here(to the dealer)

and I changed it out. So far I have driven it for about an hour total and everything is working great. Volume up, trunk opens, fuel door opens. Once you find the Multifunction Module everything else is easy. Just un-plug old one and plug-in new one. It is gray plastic box with pins on one side to connect wire harness and it is about 2" by 4", located in the upper left hand side under the steering column. Like I said once you find it the rest is easy. The part number is the same as I stated in the original thread. Good luck. Let me know if it fixes everything for you guys.

HappyWolverine · #6 (**permalink**) 03-28-08, 05:06 PM

I'm thinking maybe this is whats f$%king my radio up, causing it to cut on and off repeatedly. But my fuel door and trunk work fine ALWAYS. Could it still be the mf switch?

Spanky3747 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-28-08, 06:17 PM

sounds like the same problems I am having as well with my radio, and trunk button - is anyone else having problems with the battery dieing? Are the problems related? My battery is brand new.

Plus, any more specific directions for finding the Module (do you have to remove the fuse panel or anything?)

Hucgreen · #8 (**permalink**) 06-27-08, 11:16 AM

i have the same problem, i told the dealer that was rechecking my work what the problme is, Dignostic is $85, Modual is $86, and they want to charge me $200. to have it installed. I couldnt believe it when he said it on the phone. I'm so pissed. I just want to cry. I told them what was wrong with it and then told them how to fix it beacuse i didnt have time. I cant believe it.

xanax06 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-28-08, 10:59 AM

I've noticed that I can't listen to my stereo more than a few minutes with the engine turned off. Seems like there is no key position for the radio. Is this related to the malfunction module?

elvin315 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-28-08, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xanax06

I've noticed that I can't listen to my stereo more than a few minutes with the engine turned off. Seems like there is no key position for the radio. Is this related to the malfunction module?

That's normal.

Elvin