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Audio System Sound Is Weaker Distorted (Display Is Normal) (With 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) (with 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), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

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

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 -

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 there is no sound in CD or DVD mode, go to Audio disc does not play troubleshooting Audio Disc Does Not Play (With Navigation).
- If the sound is poor in all modes, go to Sound Quality Diagnosis Audio System Sound Quality Diagnosis.