R-6: Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Bad reception)

2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D HatchbackSECTION R-6: Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Bad reception)
  1. Check the radio broadcast reception after replacing the audio head unit

    OK 

    • If Audio is normal operating, replace the audio head unit

    NG 

    • Go to step 2
  2. Check the antenna jack

    NG 

    • Check again the radio broadcast reception after connecting the antenna jack

    OK 

    • Go to step 3
  3. Check the antenna amp input voltage (Refer to "Antenna - Glass antenna circuit inspection"

    NG 

    • Check the antenna amp input voltage (Refer to " ANTENNA CABLE "

    OK 

    • Go to step 4
  4. Check the feeder cable connection (Refer to " ANTENNA CABLE ")

    NG 

    • Check again after repairing or replacing the antenna feeder cable.

    OK 

    • Go to step 5
  5. Check again the radio broadcast reception after replacing the external amplifier

    OK 

    • If Audio is normal operating, replace the external amplifier

    NG 

    • Go to step 6
  6. Check and repair the glass antenna. (Refer to "Antenna - Glass antenna test")
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