Audio Too Loud at Low Settings
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. 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 - Radio/Audio System |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Audio System Troubleshooting Hints |
| 3 | Using a scan tool, observe the audio amplifier parameter in the system configuration data list. Does the scan tool indicate that the audio amplifier is not present? |
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 gain control 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 | 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 2 |