AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM (w/ Navigation System) > Noise Occurs

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INSPECTION 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.



NG
Go to step 3
OK


2.CHECK SPEAKERS

  1. Check the installation conditions 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 objects are in the speaker.
    		C
    The speaker cone paper is broken.
    		D



B
REINSTALL SPEAKER

C
REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECT

D
REPLACE SPEAKER
A


3.CHECK NOISE CONDITION

  1. Check the noise condition.

    HINT:
    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
    Noise occurs when the sliding roof moves.
    		Sliding roof motor
    Others
    		Static electricity

    HINT:
    1. 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.
    2. To save time and avoid a misdiagnosis, first make sure that the noise is not coming from outside the vehicle.
    3. Troubleshoot noises in descending order of loudness.
    4. 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



B
REPAIR OR REPLACE NOISE SOURCE
A

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