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REx Serrano Posted on Oct 15, 2013

Low volume on radio, I replaced the amplifier with an used one, but the problem still present. All channels are Ok.

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    REx Serrano Oct 22, 2013

    I replaced the side panel amplifier with an used one that I buy, but the radio still have a low volume. Can I said that the replaced amplifier is not working properly or is the radio the problem and not the amplifier??. All the speakers works Ok.

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When you tried play a cd and you got low volume with amp, 1. Try find a original cd and plays it see if the sound loud or low if it's still low you need lenses disc cleaner, to clean your decks lense.

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Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

1
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?
Go to Step 2
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Turn ON the radio.
Adjust the radio balance and fade controls to each speaker.
Do all of the speakers operate properly?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
Go to Step 3

3
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Go to Step 4
Go to Step 8

4
Turn OFF the ignition
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Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9
Go to Step 5

5
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Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 6

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Without Amplifier without UK6
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DTC B1025 02: Audio Output 1 Left Front Circuit Short to Ground
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DTC B1287 02: Amplifier Control Signal Circuit Short to Ground
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If your asking about the radio DTC this is what it is



Circuit Description

When the radio is powered up, the radio supplies low level audio signals to the speakers. If the vehicle is equipped with an audio amplifier, the amplifier will boost the signal sent to the speakers.
Conditions for Running the DTC

The test is performed when the radio switches from OFF to ON. The radio will continue to test for the fault once every 0.5 seconds.
Conditions for Setting the DTC

The radio sets a current status for this DTC when a short to ground or voltage is detected on any of the speaker channels for 1.5 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets

No sound is present from one or more of the speakers.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The fault condition is not present for 5 seconds.

What to do:Test the speaker outputs from the radio for short to ground or voltage. Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio. Reprogram the radio. Replace the radio.

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