Audio System Sound Is Weak or Distorted (Display Is Normal) (With ELS Audio)

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 ELS audio)

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 system, 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 amplifier, and each speaker.

NO -

Speakers all work, sound quality is poor:

- If there is no sound in AM/FM mode, go to Poor AM or FM radio reception interference troubleshooting; Sedan Symptom Troubleshooting, Sport Wagon Symptom Troubleshooting.
- If there is no sound in CD or DVD 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.