Buick Encore: Intellilink HMI Module Failure - Replacement & Programming

In this video I bring you along as I address and repair a customer complaint of the center stack screen going blank on his 2017 Buick Encore. He also said the radio quit working and on plays static with no volume control or back up camera.
-Enjoy!

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[msclecarcrzy]

Eric don't stop making videos like this! My son is in his first year at a GMC/Buick dealership and I appreciate anything you put out as it's very educational. You are the best

[pkavtor]

Watching you sweat a $900.00 dive into 'EAT IT or FIX IT' is always entertaining and educational. Please continue to share the reality of decision making in the modern world of complicated vehicles! THANKS for sharing Eric!!!

[rbarr]

This is actually the content I’ve been hoping for. Working inside of the car is just as needed as outside the car. We also got programming and prayers. It’s funny how sometimes cars make you pray. Everything you do on this channel is great. This is an addition to it.

[dennissmith]

Eric, I love this kind of videos, they show just how complex the systems are on today's vehicles.
Make more videos like this!

[snirtman]

Diagnostics are great, but there's a lot of value in just knowing how stuff comes apart when there's no exposed fasteners! Thanks, and keep 'em coming!

[MarksmansWoodshop]

Eric, listen to ALL OF US, we want to see more like this and anything else you are generous enough to show/teach!!
(The viewers have spoken)

[aarontuchardt]

These videos help me refine my network and module diagnosis process. I understand it might not be extremely entertaining at all times but it's very educational and beneficial to the community!

[thinman]

The electronics videos are some of my favorites. Not much of the electronic stuff is figured out by visual inspection. Listening to your thought diagnostic process is invaluable. Thank you!

[emcque]

I love the electronics/diagnosis videos as much as the crusty, greasy, gross stuff. Great job. I am not a mechanic, just a shade tree guy and I always glean some tips/knowledge from these. My brother is in Mexico on a mission trip. He texted me to ask about am old Trailblazer with no turns or hazards ("Ranch" truck where they are working). I said, "powers, grounds, control" and took a look at the wiring diagrams (access through my public library card). Told him where the fuse was, which ground locations to check, etc. The main fuse for the circuit was actually missing. Put one in and they are all set. Thanks as always for your great videos. Trust me, none of them are boring.

[TheBrookian]

In the age of all electronic cars, this could help someone save themselves a TON of money. Good on you, Eric!

[JowieC]

As an owner of a modern GM truck, I really appreciate all the videos you make, including these electronics ones. Thanks!

[SQLRYAN]

No, don' t stop making these videos. I learn things from your videos. It's also an excellent reminder to keep my '97 Tahoe with minimal electronics.

[akarez]

As a fellow mechanic I appreciate these video so I can explain to some customers how many computers are in their vehicle and how expensive it can get really fast. Thanks again keep up the good monotonous work LOL👍

[RoscoeTwoDogs]

I love all your videos including these “dash” and “electronic” videos. I am a fair mechanic that tackles all repairs on my antique cars and tractors, and my modern vehicles. My 2011 Ford truck has 325, 100 miles today thanks to your videos. You have given me the knowledge and courage to attack any maintenance and repair issue on all vehicles, including radio and HVAC blender repairs that would have otherwise scared me on my modern cars. You have saved us thousands of dollars and given us many hours of entertainment. My best to and your family. Keep the videos coming!

[mechmann]

Do NOT stop! Your electronic videos on troubleshooting and repair are NOT boring. Keep up the great work.

[TheRealBob]

Please keep making these kinds of videos! This one was a little easy because it turned out to be the module that failed but it was still important to diagnose. And often, it's not the module so that the diagnosis becomes more important. In any case, these issues are the type that we need an expert to explain. There are a million brake replacement videos out there. Fixing a "black box" issue is much more exciting! Thanks

[groundrat]

Thanks for showing us this process! It takes some of the mystery out of it. Programming new magic boxes can be daunting for some especially due to the cost of said boxes. Its helpful to see how this goes so the rest of us know what to expect.

[NewLevelAuto]

Definitely not a stupid video. It shows what we in the shops go through daily

[steveluken]

Keep them coming! I think every one of your viewers could do a brake job with our eyes closed, but very few of us have replaced an HMICM or even attempted to diagnose one. Always good to see the oddball repairs!

[clintprice]

All these videos show how to narrow down what is or isn’t the cause of a problem. A good mechanic does as you do, a hack only follows the scan tool and doesn’t prove out a solution.
Your sarcastic humor is priceless!