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16. Noise But No Reception For Both AM/FM, No Sound From AM/FM

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Is the check being conducted under special electrical field conditions?
Example: In an underground garage or inside a building.
If yes, go to Step 2.
If no, go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Is proper performance obtained when the vehicle is moved?
If yes, the radio should sound normally.
If no, go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Does tuning solve the problem?
If yes, the radio should sound normally.
If no, go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Are the antenna plug and radio unit properly connected?
If yes, go to Step 5.
If no, reconnect the antenna plug and radio unit properly. The radio should sound normally.

STEP 5. Does the problem disappear if another radio is used?
If yes, repair or replace the radio. The radio should sound normally.