Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura CSX, 2007 Acura CSX, and 2006 Acura CSX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check for sound in each mode (AM, FM, and disc).
Is there sound from the speakers, and is the sound quality normal in each mode?

YES -Intermittent failure. The system is OK at this time. Check for loose connections at the navigation unit, audio unit, amplifier, and each speaker.

NO -Speakers all work, sound quality is poor.
- If the sound quality is poor only with AM or FM radio, go to POOR AM OR FM RADIO RECEPTION OR INTERFERENCE .
- If sound is poor in all modes, go to SOUND QUALITY DIAGNOSIS .