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Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting Index

AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also Check for
OTA update failure See OTA Error Codes  OTA Enabled/Disabled setting in the System Diagnostic Mode OTA 
Poor or no sound with AM/FM radio Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Poor Or NO Sound With AM/FM radio 
  • Software not up to date
  • Check radio reception
  • Aftermarket FM modulator
  • Loose roof antenna mounting nut
AM/FM radio display is blank or no station information is displayed Do the AM/FM/HD Radio  in the System Diagnostic Mode
XM radio display is blank and no station information is displayed  
Error code: Check Antenna is displayed Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Error code: Check Antenna is displayed 
Excessive transition between analog broadcast and digital HD RADIO™ broadcast Receiver is located near the edge of the digital HD RADIO™ coverage area. Refer to www.hdradio.com to verify radio stations in your coverage area  
HD RADIO™ changes HD channel on its own This is intended behavior. HD RADIO™ is set to revert to the main channel after extended loss of HD2/HD3 broadcast  
AM radio reception changes at night This is a system characteristic. AM radio stations are required by the government (FCC) to lower their power at night  
Center display unit will not turn on or has turned off during use (blank screen)  
Center Display Unit Will Not Turn ON or Has Turned OFF During Use (Blank Screen) (2019 2020 2021)
or
Center Display Unit Will Not Turn ON or Has Turned OFF During Use (Blank Screen) (2022 2023)
Center display unit will not turn off Do the Car Status  in the System Diagnostic Mode to check the ENTRY STATE Driver's door status
No sound is heard from all the speakers (display is normal) See Most Bus Diagnostics Mode
Refer to:
Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode (2019 2020 2021) 
or
Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode (2022 2023) 
Software not up to date
Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal)

Refer to:

  • Audio zones, fader, and balance positions
  • Aftermarket speakers
Auxiliary input sound is low or cannot be heard Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Auxiliary input sound is low or cannot be heard 
  • Auxiliary audio device volume is too low
  • Auxiliary stereo cables compatibility
  • Software not up to date
Touchpad unit does not work properly Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Touchpad unit does not work properly 
  • Check the Touchpad Sensitivity in the System Settings
  • Touchpad error codes. Refer to: Touchpad Diagnostics 
  • Software not up to date
Climate control panel (audio buttons) does not work properly (touchpad unit buttons work) Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Climate control panel (audio buttons) does not work properly (touchpad unit buttons work) 
The MID does not display the audio system information (without head up display) See Most Bus Diagnostics Mode
Refer to:
Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode (2019 2020 2021) 
or
Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode (2022 2023) 
Software not up to date
The head up display does not display the audio system information See Most Bus Diagnostics Mode
Refer to:
Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode (2019 2020 2021) 
or
Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode (2022 2023) 
Software not up to date
Audio remote-HFL switch does not work properly (touchpad unit buttons work) Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Audio remote-HFL switch does not work properly (touchpad unit buttons work) 
Infotainment control unit does not exit anti-theft mode See Anti-Theft Feature   
USB data communication port does not work Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - USB Data Communication Port Does Not Work 
Charge-only USB port does not work Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Charge-Only USB Port Does Not Work   
Bluetooth® audio does not work  
Rearview camera image does not come on (without Multi View Camera System) Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Rearview Camera Image Does Not Come On (Without Multi View Camera System)   
Rearview camera image does not change when selecting different views (without Multi View Camera System) Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Rearview Camera Image Does Not Change When Selecting Different Views (Without Multi View Camera System)   
Booming sound while driving with audio unit on or off Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Booming Sound While Driving With Audio Unit ON or OFF  See Most Bus Diagnostics Mode
Refer to:
Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode (2019 2020 2021) 
or
Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode (2022 2023) 
No GPS reception or interference Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - No GPS Reception Or Interference 
HFL does not work properly Do the HFT-Mic in the System Diagnostic Mode 
Microphone does not recognize driver's or front passenger's voice Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting - Microphone Does Not Recognize Driver's Or Front Passenger's Voice 
System always comes up in-line diagnostic mode Factory Diagnostic Screen In Line Diag and Linking  Forced Completing of In Line Diag and Linking