Remove the fuse from its holder. In some cases you may need a small screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder cap. 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.
Why is my radio coming on but no sound?
If your radio is turning on but there is no sound. First check radio functions, be sure you have an audio source selected like Radio. If using AUX, USB or BT AUDIO be sure you have a device connected to the correct input. Be sure the radio is not Muted.
Keep your ears (and eyes) open for some of these issues:
Distortion at Medium Volumes. The hissing or fuzzy sound of distortion is a common sign of partially blown speakers.
No Vibration.
Lack of Range.
Rattling and Popping Sounds.
Car Radio Isn’t Working.
Infinite Impedance.
Repairing Minor Damage.
What can cause a car stereo to stop working? – Related Questions
What does a blown car radio fuse look like?
How do I find a short in my car radio?
How To Locate An Electrical Short In Your Car
Map Out Your Car’s Circuits. To begin troubleshooting the circuit, open your car’s wire harness and consult your EWD.
Check Fuses One-By-One.
Checking For Faults Along A Wire.
Inspect Any Visible Wiring.
5V Circuit Testing.
What happens if you don’t ground a radio?
Not grounded or poorly connected circuits can cause an overflow of electric current. It can result in voltage surges and harm the electrical devices in your car. A properly grounded system helps stabilize the electric current to prevent any accidental situation.
How do I know if my radio or AMP is bad?
Test the sound by unplugging the sound cables or colored RCA wires.
Hissing and crackling are often easy to fix by rearranging the wires or getting complimentary speakers.
If the noise doesn’t stop, then you probably have a faulty amp to replace.
Is there a fuse for a car radio?
All car radios have at least one fuse that protects it from power surges coming from somewhere else in the vehicle. The first thing you should do when your radio stops working is check its fuses and replace any that have blown.
A blown speaker can have damage that can be heard with some mechanical movement. If you gently tap on the cone of the speaker it should have a firm drum like sound. If you hear a rattling sound (like a loose snare drum), this is an indicator of a bad speaker.
What does a blown speaker sound like in a car?
If you worry that a speaker in your car stereo system may be blown, listen to it carefully. Stop the car so that you don’t have any other noises to distract you. If a speaker is completely blown, it will likely not produce any sound and may just make a soft hissing or ringing sound instead.
What happens when speakers are blown?
If you have blown the speaker, you will often hear it immediately. Instead of a pure sound, you’ll hear a distorted or even crackling sound that does not disappear even at a lower volume. It could also be the case that your speaker is blown if you can’t hear anything at all.
What causes speakers to fail?
Most failures occur from ELECTRICAL failure caused by applying too much power to the speaker’s voice coil. Constant over-powering results in “burned” voice coils. The only fix for this is to reduce the amplifier gain controls and/or treble/bass boost controls or not to drive your audio system so hard.
Why are my speakers not working suddenly?
Hardware problems can be caused by outdated or malfunctioning drivers. Make sure your audio driver is up to date and update it if needed. If that doesn’t work, try uninstalling the audio driver (it will reinstall automatically). If that doesn’t work, try using the generic audio driver that comes with Windows.
How much it costs to replace car speakers depends on your car and on the speakers you choose. Generally speaking though, you can expect to pay $500 for an average speaker system. A cheaper one could cost in the neighborhood of $200, but if you want to get expensive, you’ll pay above $1,000 pretty quickly.
Can I replace car speakers myself?
Installing new speakers is the single most cost-effective improvement you can make to your vehicle’s audio system. Not only are aftermarket speakers relatively inexpensive, they usually aren’t terribly difficult to install. You can install most of the speakers we sell using tools that you probably already have.
How long do car speakers usually last?
If we had to specify a number, we would say that three or four years seems to be the golden mean here. That gives you enough time to enjoy music and get your money’s worth out of a speaker setup. And it also gives manufacturers enough time to come up with better upgrades and new speaker models as well.
What do you do when your car speakers stop working?
Ruling Out the Head Unit and Amplifier
Verify that the head unit hasn’t entered an anti-theft mode that requires a car radio code.
Check the volume, fade and pan settings.
Test different audio inputs (i.e. radio, CD player, auxiliary input, etc).
Test any onboard fuses.
Check for loose or unplugged wires.
How do I reset my car speakers?
Turn your car on, but do not start the engine. Turn the radio off. Hold the radio power button down for a few minutes until it resets.