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Audio System Sound Is Weak Or Distorted (Display Is Normal)




Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal)

Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal)

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first 12 Volt Battery Test.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Set the fader and balance positions to the center.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Turn on the audio-navigation unit or audio unit, and check for sound in each mode (AM, FM, and CD).

Is there sound from the speakers, and is the sound quality normal in each mode?

YES -

Intermittent failure. The system is OK at this time. Check for loose connections at the audio-navigation unit, the audio unit, and each speaker.

NO -

Speakers all work normally, but the sound quality is poor:

- If the sound quality is poor only with AM or FM radio, go to poor AM or FM radio reception or interference:
- With navigation.
- Without navigation.

- If the sound is poor in all modes, go to sound quality diagnosis Audio System Sound Quality Diagnosis.