How to Troubleshoot a BDL

Installing a BDL car stereo in your vehicle is fairly simple and can be done in under an hour. If you notice that your BDL stereo is malfunctioning, there could be three problems: either the radio fuse has blown, the BDL stereo was not connected properly or the BDL stereo itself is out. Fortunately, each of those three problems has a quick solution.

Things You'll Need

• Socket wrench
• Fuse puller
• Phillips-head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Open up your car's hood and unplug the negative cable from your car's battery with a socket-wrench.

2. Lift up the fuse box covering panel and remove the radio fuse with a fuse puller. If you do not know the location of the fuse, check your car's manual.

3. Install a new, identical fuse into the radio fuse slot. Close the fuse box covering panel.

4. Remove the securing screws from the central dash panel and remove the panel to access the radio. Check the connecting wire of the BDL stereo. If it is not plugged in properly, secure it. Reattach the panel and screws.

5. Reconnect the car's battery. Close the car's hood. If the BDL stereo is still not functioning, you may need to replace the unit entirely.

References

• "General Motors Full-Size Trucks 1988-98 Chilton Repair Manual"; Thomas A. Mellon; 1996
• "Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra Haynes Repair Manual: 1999 thru 2006"; Ken Freund; 2008
• BDL Car Stereo