Audio Too Loud at Low Settings
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Audio Too Loud at Low Settings
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you perform the Radio/Audio System Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Entertainment System |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Compare the volume to a similar vehicle with the same audio system. Are both vehicles the same? |
System OK | Go to Step 7 |
| 5 | Test the amplifier present signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the audio amplifier. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 9 |
IMPORTANT:
Perform the setup procedure for the radio. Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the audio amplifier. Refer to Amplifier Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |