Audio Distortion - One or More Speakers (Front)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Values	Yes	No
1	Turn the ignition and the radio ON. Inspect for distorted or inoperative front speakers using the fader and the balance controls with all of the sources, AM, FM, tape, and CD. Are the front speakers distorted?	-	Go to Step 2	Go to Step 4
2	Inspect the speaker and the door area for damage, rattles, or vibration. Is there anything loose or in the way of the speaker causing the distortion?	-	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 4
3	Make the necessary repairs to secure the component causing the distortion. Is the repair complete?	-	System OK	-
4	Remove the front speakers and disconnect the speaker connector. Using an ohmmeter, test the speaker wires for a short to ground. Does the ohmmeter show the specified value?	∞	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 5
5	Repair the short circuit between the front speaker connector and the radio connector. Is the repair complete?	-	System OK	-
6	Substitute a known good speaker for the speaker causing the distortion. Is the distortion eliminated?	-	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 8
7	Replace the speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement or Front Upper Speaker Replacement . Is the repair complete?	-	System OK	-
8	Replace the cassette radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (Notchback) or Radio Replacement (Hatchback) . Is the repair complete?	-	System OK	-