AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM(for Radio Receiver Type) Noise Occurs

PROCEDURE

1. NOISE CONDITION

   1. Check from which direction the noise comes (front left or right, rear left or right).

      OK

      The location of the noise source can be determined.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

   NG

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   OK

2. CHECK SPEAKERS

   1. Check the installation condition of the speaker units that are located near the noise source and that there are no cracks, scratches, deformation or other malfunctions.

      Result

      Result	Proceed to
      No malfunction is found.	A
      The speaker is installed incorrectly.	B
      Foreign matter is in a speaker.	C
      The speaker cone paper is broken.	D

   B

   REINSTALL SPEAKER

   C

   REMOVE FOREIGN MATTER

   D

   REPLACE SPEAKER

   A

3. CHECK NOISE CONDITION

   1. Check the noise condition.

      Tip:

      The radio has a noise prevention function to reduce noise when listening to the radio. If a loud noise occurs, check whether the ground at the antenna mounting base and the noise prevention unit are installed and wired correctly.

      Condition under which Noise Occurs	Noise Source
      Noise increases when the accelerator pedal is depressed, but stops when the engine is stopped.	Generator
      Noise occurs during A/C or heater operation.	Blower motor
      Noise occurs when the horn switch is pressed and released or when pressed and held.	Horn
      Noise occurs synchronously with the blink of the turn signal.	Flasher
      Noise occurs during window washer operation.	Washer
      Noise occurs during wiper operation.	Wiper
      Noise occurs when the brake pedal is depressed.	Stop light switch
      Others	Static electricity

      Tip:

      • In the left column of the table, find the situation that matches the customer's complaint. Then, in the right column, find the part that is causing the noise. Check the respective noise filter.

      • To save time and avoid a misdiagnosis, first make sure that the noise is not coming from outside the vehicle.

      • Troubleshoot noises in descending order of loudness.

      • Setting the radio to a frequency where no signal is received may make recognition of the noise problem easier.

      Result

      Condition	Proceed to
      The noise source cannot be determined	A
      The noise source can be determined	B

   A

   PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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   B

   REPAIR OR REPLACE NOISE SOURCE