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Audio System Sound Is Weak Or Distorted (Display Is Normal) (Without Navigation)




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

Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal) (without navigation)

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 and each speaker.

NO -

Speakers all work, sound quality is poor:

- If the sound quality is poor only with AM or FM, go to Poor AM or FM radio reception or interference troubleshooting Symptom Troubleshooting.
- If the sound quality is poor only with 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.