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Volume Does Not Increase With Speed (With Premium Audio)




Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Volume does not increase with speed

Volume does not increase with speed (with premium audio)

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Battery Test.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.

1. Test-drive the vehicle at highway speeds, and monitor if the volume increases.

Does the volume increase?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.�

NO -

Go to step 2.

2. Verify SVC mode setting in audio unit sound adjustment set-up.

Is the SVC set to off?

YES -

Change setting to SVC MID, and recheck.�

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function for the vehicle speed pulse indication.

Does the self-diagnostic function indicate a VSP signal?

YES -

Substitute a known-good audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation.�

NO -

Check for B-CAN DTCs (communication BUS Line Error) with the HDS and go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting. If no B-CAN DTCs or communication bus line errors are found, substitute a known-good audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation.�