Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal) (with navigation)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Turn on the audio-navigation unit, and check for sound in each mode (AM, FM, XM, and CD).
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-navigation unit, the amplifier, and each speaker.
NO -The speakers all work, but the sound quality is poor:
- If the sound quality is poor only with XM radio, or the XM radio does not function, go to POOR OR NO SOUND WITH XM RADIO
- If the sound quality is poor only with AM or FM, go to POOR AM OR FM RADIO RECEPTION OR INTERFERENCE
- If the sound is poor in all modes, go to SOUND QUALITY DIAGNOSIS