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Radio Tuner Does Not Change Stations




Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Radio tuner does not change stations

Radio tuner does not change stations

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Testing and Inspection.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- If the radio tuner does not change stations with the audio remote switch on the steering wheel, go to Audio remote switch does not work properly troubleshooting Audio Remote Switch Does Not Work Properly (Except 1CD type).

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Turn on the audio unit, and check the audio information on the display panel.

Does the audio information display properly?

YES -

Go to step 3.

NO -

Go to Audio unit power switch will not turn on troubleshooting Audio Unit Power Switch Will Not Turn On (No Information Display And No Sound).�

3. Operate the tuning buttons to see if the radio station changes.

Does the radio station change?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the turning buttons are OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.�

NO -

Substitute a known-good audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation.�