Reduced Volume - One or More Speakers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics (w/ U1C/UM7) or Radio/Audio System Schematics (WBM w/ UR9/UP0)
IMPORTANT:
The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause followed by the appropriate test for that condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems.
Without RPO WBM
- Speaker output circuit resistance high - Test the appropriate speaker output circuits for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
- Defective Speaker - Replace the appropriate speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement Reference .
With RPO WBM
- Speaker output circuit resistance high - Test the appropriate speaker output circuits from the amplifier for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems.
or
- Low level audio circuit open - Test the appropriate low level audio output circuits from the radio to the amplifier for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems.
or
- Defective speaker - Replace the appropriate speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement Reference .