Inspection Procedure 17

Distortion on AM or on Both AM and FM.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the degree to which distortion is generated.

Q: How much distortion is generated?
Occasional distortion : Go to Step 2.
Constant distortion : Go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Check the transmission antenna.

Q: Is there distortion by the transmission antenna?

YES: The input from the antenna is too big.

NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check how the speakers are set up.

Q: Are any cords coming in contact with the paper cones of the speakers?

YES: Move the cords so that they do not come in contact with the paper cones of the speaker. Check that distortion is resolved.

NO: Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the speakers.

1. Remove the speakers.
2. Check to see if there is any ripping of the paper cones or any foreign obstacles in the paper cone.

Q: Are the speakers normal?

YES: Go to Step 5.

NO: Repair or replace the speakers. Check that distortion is resolved.

STEP 5. Check the installation condition of the speakers.

Q: Are the speakers installed correctly?

YES: Replace the radio and CD player. Check that distortion is solved.

NO: Reinstall the speaker(s) correctly. Check that distortion is solved.