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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015RIO SX, 4D HATCHBACKREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTAUDIO SYSTEMTROUBLESHOOTINGR-6: RADIO BROADCAST CANNOT BE RECEIVED (BAD RECEPTION)
2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D Hatchback
R-6: Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Bad reception)
2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D HatchbackSECTION R-6: Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Bad reception)
- 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
- Check the antenna jack
NG
- Check again the radio broadcast reception after connecting the antenna jack
OK
- Go to step 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
- 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
- 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
- Check and repair the glass antenna. (Refer to "Antenna - Glass antenna test")
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.