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Repair Procedures: Inspection

  1. Troubleshooting for Speaker
    1. Basic inspection of speaker

      Inspect the sound from speaker after verifying that the speaker mounting screws are removed and the wiring connector is connected precisely to eliminate vibration transmitted from body trims and surrounding parts.

      Fig 1: Inspecting Sound From Speaker
      G12173567Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Troubleshooting by Case
No. Case Inspection/Remedy
1 Trembling sound -
  1. Before replacing the speaker, inspect that the mounting screws are installed properly.
  2. After re-installing the speaker, verify that no trembling sound is heard.
  3. When a trembling sound is heard again, replace the speaker with a new one.
2 Noise -
  1. Check if the wiring connector is connected properly. If not, reconnect the wiring connector.
  2. When a noise is heard on turning radio on, replace the speaker with a new one.
  3. When a noise is heard on turning radio and CD on, replace the speaker with new one.
    NOTE: In case there is only radio static, this causes from poor radio reception. Thus the speaker needs no repair and replacement.
3 Poor sound Inspection of the wiring connection between the battery and the speaker
  1. Before replacing the speaker, inspect the wiring and connections in the speaker circuit.
  2. Check the supplying power to the speaker and the resistance, and then inspect the sound quality.
  3. If the speaker works poorly, replace it with a new one.
G12173568Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:
  • During dealing of speaker
  • Dropping or rough handling of the speaker can cause damage.
  • Be careful not to spill water and oil over the speaker.
  • Caution when handling speaker as the diaphragm is made of paper, which is easy to be torn by impact and external force.
  • When modifying audio system according to customer preference, this may cause electric damage to speaker. In this case, the speakers are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.