Audio Distortion - One or More Speakers

Audio Distortion - One or More Speakers

Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before proceeding with these diagnostic procedures. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Left Channel - Audio Distortion

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause followed by the appropriate test for that condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Left Front Low Level Audio Signal circuit open - Test the left front low level audio signal circuits for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Right Channel - Audio Distortion

Right Front Low Level Audio Signal circuit open - Test the right front low level audio signal circuits for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

One Speaker - Audio Distortion

1. Speaker output from Amplifier open or shorted to voltage - Test the appropriate speaker output for an open or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
2. Defective speaker - Replace the appropriate speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement Reference.
3. Defective Amplifier - Replace the Amplifier. Refer to Programming and Relearning Programming and Relearning.

Audio Distortion from Rear Speaker During 5.1 DSS DVD Playback

Audio output from radio open - Test the appropriate output from the radio for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics