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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1626 (INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGINFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMSYMPTOM CHART - SOUND QUALITY

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Symptom Chart - Sound Quality

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Symptom Chart - Sound Quality

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SOUND QUALITY SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Poor reception - AM/FM	AM/FM antenna AM/FM antenna cable Charging system Ignition system Noise suppression equipment Audio Control Module (ACM)	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Poor reception - satellite radio	Obstructions to the antenna line of sight Satellite radio antenna Satellite radio antenna cable ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
Continuous seek/scan - AM/FM	No channel found in the selected category AM/FM antenna AM/FM antenna cable Noise suppression equipment ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Continuous seek/scan - satellite radio	No channel found in the selected category Obstructions to the antenna line of sight Satellite radio antenna Satellite radio antenna cable ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
Poor sound quality/no sound while in satellite radio mode - all other functions operate correctly	Satellite radio antenna Satellite radio antenna cable Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) (if equipped) ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
Poor quality/distorted/no sound from one or more speakers (not all speakers) - vehicles without navigation	Wiring, terminals or connectors Speaker ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
Poor quality/distorted/no sound from one or more speakers (not all speakers) - vehicles with navigation	Wiring, terminals or connectors Speaker Audio amplifier ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
Poor quality/distorted/no sound from all speakers	Wiring, terminals or connectors ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The subwoofer is inoperative/does not operate correctly	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Subwoofer ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
Poor quality/distorted/no sound while in SYNC mode	Wiring, terminals or connectors APIM ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST Y .

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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.