nsapgs

So last night I valet park, 04 CS works fine.

When the valet brings the truck back at the end of the night I notice the interior lights on as he pulls up. Rear glass adjar, I figure he hit the wrong button on the FOB. I start home, half way there I turn on the radio and it sounds muffled and barely audible. Its late, raining so I figure the settings are off and I will fix in the am.

This morning I realize all the speakers are out except the the larger door woofers. Radio is on, I can change stations no prob just almost no output.

So I think my amp may have blown. I thought the amp was located in the right rear cargo panel. When I opened it up there is no amp and there is an empty wiring plug.

Did someone remove the amp while in the valet's care? Do I have the location of the amp correct? Could this be something else?

Marc Gelefsky

The amp is located in th rear right cargo area above the CD changer if you have one.
But, if your amp was gone it would not sound muffled, you would have NO sound and an error on the radio.

chopperzz

I wonder if the blew the amp while jockeying your car?? I'd register a complaint with the valet immediately so its on file while you figure out whats up. don't delay.

nsapgs

Thanks, now back to square one..very bizarre

Marc Gelefsky

Sure is!

Welcome to Rennlist!

nsapgs

Anyone have any clue as to what the cause of a muffled radio might be?

User 4221

You might try a "reset".

1. Unlock car via remote
2. Enter and sit down
3. Insert key into ignition without turning it on
4. Wait 30 seconds
5. Exit car
6. Lock car via remote
7. Re-enter car through remote and start up.


I have "heard" this may help in case the system gets confused.

My mirror memories were acting wonky lately until I did this procedure. All was fine afterward.

Adam Conrad

You can also reset the radio on PCM 2.1 by holding down the '1' and '4' buttons then hitting the '8' button. You can do this with practice with one hand (many radio resets after messing with NAVTV installation is how I know) .

mudman2

The cable you can see is most likely the CD Changer wiring, the amp is located up there but not easy to see without a flash light

nsapgs

Thanks all, after making a dealer appt for tomorrow I found the radio working fine when i jumped in after work today....wtf?

cab&coupe

Welcome to the pen. I would expect to see you post on the "repair/warranty" thread in the near future.

mudman2

That happens 3 times a year, dealer will not find anything, learn to deal.

ltc

So, if I understand correctly, Larry is now working at a valet car park now ?

mudman2

or the results of his demon seed

ltc

Actually, Larry and his widow never had children, out of fear of what that might mean for humanity.

As for (alleged) "easter eggs" left in the audio system, this doesn't sound like one of them...a bit too 'dull and subtle' for someonel like Larry.