What are the reasons why the Buick GL8 cannot play songs when connected via Bluetooth?
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The reasons why the Buick GL8 cannot play songs when connected via Bluetooth may include the car navigation system or phone being muted, the phone's music playback programming not matching the vehicle's pairing code, multimedia music not being enabled, or the phone's media audio not being turned off, which can cause signal interference with the Bluetooth function. The volume on the car navigation system or phone may not be turned on. In this case, you need to enter the phone's settings, find the sound settings, locate the media option, and increase the media volume. The same applies to the car navigation system. Some phones' music playback programming may not match the pairing codes of certain vehicle models, allowing only phone calls but not music playback. In this situation, you can try connecting another phone via Bluetooth or consider changing the Bluetooth playback frequency band to resume normal usage. If Bluetooth multimedia music is not enabled, you need to locate the multimedia option on the screen and enter Bluetooth to play music. If the phone's media audio is not turned off, it can also cause signal interference with the Bluetooth function, preventing music playback. In this case, first enter the phone's Bluetooth settings interface, where there are two options: phone audio and media audio. After connecting to the car's Bluetooth, both options are enabled by default. You should turn off the media audio while keeping the phone audio enabled. This ensures that the Bluetooth call, car music playback, and phone navigation voice functions do not interfere with each other.
I've driven several GL8 models and found that the issue of Bluetooth connecting but not playing music is quite common, likely because the pairing wasn't truly successful. The phone may appear connected, but the audio stream isn't actually established. First, check your phone's Bluetooth settings to ensure you've selected the correct GL8 device name and avoid interference from other devices. Then, in the car, select "Media" or "Audio Source" on the center console screen and confirm switching to Bluetooth mode, rather than staying on radio or USB mode. Don't overlook the volume settings – make sure it's not too low or muted. Software bugs often occur when the system isn't updated, so restarting the infotainment system or updating the firmware can help. Another factor is multi-device conflicts, such as when the phone prioritizes a Bluetooth headset – simply turn it off. If all else fails, backing up data and resetting the infotainment system usually fixes the problem. Don't worry, it's a minor issue.
