Why is the volume on my radio not working?
Typically when a car stereo produces no sound it’s usually caused by a shorted or grounded wire, defective speakers, faulty head unit/fuses, or setup is not yet complete with your radio unit.
How to troubleshoot poor or no AM or FM radio reception?
If you have an amplifier connected, disconnect the amplifier power. If the AM reception now improves, the amplifier is the problem. There is not a fix for this other than lowering the GAIN feature on the amplifier, if applicable. Try resetting the car stereo. There could also be a poor ground connection.
What to do when no sound coming from radio?
VWDoc : first one would be to pull the radio, remove all 3 wire harness connectors, and plug them back in VWDoc : I know this sounds silly, but it’s worked for me in the past VWDoc : step 2 is going to require vag-com or other vw scan tool in order to communicate with the radio and do an amplifier output test… Customer : got it.
What does it mean when your car radio doesn’t work?
When It’s Just the Car Radio That Doesn’t Work. If your radio doesn’t work, but you can listen to CDs, MP3 players, and other audio sources, then the problem is either related to the tuner or the antenna.
Can you replace an amplifier without testing it first?
I am not in favor of replacing parts without testing it first. but if Amplifier is bad you will end up replacing it. However best thing it is to have it scanned first. look for audio shop that works on VW and has Ross-Tech diagnostic tool. Specialized shop may have amplifier in stock and can test it on the spot. Ask Your Own VW Question
What to do if your FM radio is not working?
You can start by disconnecting the battery and touching the positive lead to the negative lead, this will reset all systems to their factory default settings, clearing all trouble codes and stored codes. If that doesn’t work, pull out the radio and wiggle the connectors on the back.
Why is there no audio on my SiriusXM radio?
No audio when listening through an FM radio. Check to make sure your XM radio and your car radio are tuned to the same FM frequency. No Audio using Aux Cable. Make sure all of the cables between your SiriusXM radio and your stereo system are connected firmly and securely.
How can I Reset my SiriusXM radio channel?
Turn your SiriusXM radio off, then on, to reset this message. If using a Dock & Play or Portable Radio, remove the Radio from its docking cradle and then reinstall to attempt to reset this message. The channel you’ve selected is not currently broadcasting.
When do you click on AM or FM does it do anything?
When you click on AM or FM does it do anything? what model radio (its in the lower right corner of the front) if you go to the system information tab you should see the application version… what version do you have?
Why is my radio on but there is no sound?
Radio comes on, no sound (or it would make a loud static sound if you hit the radio or ramdomly on it’s own), everything else is fine, display, CD works etc.. So I bought an identical used replacement radio on ebay, still not working and the same problem.
If you have an amplifier connected, disconnect the amplifier power. If the AM reception now improves, the amplifier is the problem. There is not a fix for this other than lowering the GAIN feature on the amplifier, if applicable. Try resetting the car stereo. There could also be a poor ground connection.
Why do I get bad radio reception in my car?
A station having a low-powered transmitter can cause reception problems, as well as a station that is a distance from where you are and the signal loses stamina by the time it reaches you. Verify the antenna lead is connected to the antenna jack on the rear of the car stereo receiver and that the connection is secure.
What to do if your car stereo is not working?
Try resetting the car stereo. There could also be a poor ground connection. We would recommend that you contact your local installer to have the ground connection checked. If the issue is still unresolved, service may be required. Go to Product Repair. Get Support Content on the Go!