2020 Kia Sorento LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

FM/AM broadcasting: Notes

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  1. Features/Misdiagnose cases
Inspection Description
(1) System features
  1. Last played channel will continue to play after IGN ON (Last memory)
  2. BSM (Best Station Memory) mode picks strongest radio reception
(2) Vehicle Parts configuration
(Radio antenna type and configuration)
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(3) Misdiagnose cases
  1. Check battery drain and B/U voltage shutdown → Last played channel may change
  2. Poor reception area → Noise due to poor reception area (Not H/U defect)
  3. Vehicle modification noise → Remove any modification before testing
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