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Audio System Sound Is Weak or Distorted (Display Is Normal) (With Premium Audio)




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

Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal) (with premium audio)

NOTE:

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

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

2. Turn on the 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 unit, the stereo amplifier, and each speaker.�

NO -

The speakers all work, but the sound quality is poor:

- If there is no sound in AM/FM mode, go to AM or FM radio reception interference troubleshooting; Sedan Symptom Troubleshooting, Sport Wagon Symptom Troubleshooting.�
- If there is no sound in CD mode, go to Audio disc does not play troubleshooting Symptom Troubleshooting.�
- If the sound is poor in all modes, go to Sound Quality Diagnosis Audio System Sound Quality Diagnosis.�