Why Does My Radio Turn On But No Sound?

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

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Why did my radio sound stop working?

Common reasons for this to happen:

Blown Fuse

: One of the most common reasons for a car radio to stop working is a blown fuse. … Damaged Antenna or Tuner: If the car's CD player still works, but the radio itself doesn't, then the problem most likely lies with either the antenna or the tuner.

Why does my aftermarket radio turn on but no sound?

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

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How do I know if my aftermarket radio is working?

1. Hold/Connect the yellow B+ wire to the positive terminal on the battery.
2. Hold/Connect the red ACC wire to the positive terminal on the battery.
3. Hold/Connect the black ground wire to the negative terminal on the battery.
4. Press the left volume shaft to turn the radio on.

How do I reset my aftermarket radio?

To do this, You have to turn your ignition to the ON position. Turn on your radio and see if it displays CODE or LOC. If it does, turn off the radio.

Press and hold down the audio power button together with the SEEK button for

about 50-60 minutes.

How do I fix no sound?

1. Check your volume settings. …
2. Restart or change your audio device. …
3. Install or update audio or speaker drivers. …
4. Disable audio enhancements. …
5. Update the BIOS.

Is there a fuse for radio sound?

A car radio will have

at least one fuse

to protect the unit from things like power surges or other electrical issues. If too much current is sent to the audio system, this fuse will blow out and disconnect the circuit to save the main radio. On newer models, there are a variety of fuses for the entertainment system.

How do you know if your radio fuse is blown?

Look at the fuse wire.

If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass

then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.

How do you diagnose a car radio problem?

1. Radio fails to turn on – wiring problem or blown fuse.
2. Radio turns off at irregular intervals – there's either a power or ground connection problem.
3. Car radio display and sound goes on and off together – head unit might not be getting enough power.

How do you know if an amp is bad ground?

1. Overheating. …
2. Clipped Sound Signal. …
3. Unable to turn on. …
4. Restarting all the time. …
5. Whining noise. …
6. Fire/Burning.

How do you test a headunit?

1. Connect the power and ground wiring.
2. Use a test speaker on the speaker outputs to verify they work.
3. Try out any other audio functions you'll need to use.

Can I get radio code from VIN number?

The code is located on a card that comes with the original purchase of the vehicle, which we don't have. A person can call the dealership with the serial number of the radio and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle

and ask for the radio code

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Why does my radio not work after changing battery?

The most common reason for a car radio to stop working after the battery has gone completely dead is that

the radio has an anti-theft “feature” that kicks in whenever battery power is removed

. When that happens, all you have to do is enter the right car radio code, and you're back in business.