Troubleshooting - Power Acoustik PTID-8960 Operating Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTI-NG
If any of problem persists after checking the below list, Please consult your
nearest service dealer.
Never attempt to disassemble and repair unit personally.
Problem
GENERAL
Unit will not power
on
Remote control
does not
No/low audio
output
Poor sound quality
or distortion
Tel-Mute
malfunction
Unit resets itself
when engine is off
TUNER
Weak station
searching
Cause
ACC Fuse blown
Car battery fuse blown
illegal operation
Battery depleted
Battery installed incorrectly
Improper audio output
connection Volume set too low
Speakers damaged
Heavily biased volume balance
Speakers wiring is in contact
with metal Part or car
Pirate disc is in use
Speaker power rating not
compatible with unit
Speaker is shorted
"MUTE " wire is grounded
Incorrect connection between
ACC and Positive battery wire
Auto antenna is not fully
extended
Auto antenna not properly
connected LOCAL function is
activated
Install new fuse with correct rating
Install new fuse with correct rating
Press the RESET button located in
the bottom right
corner of the front panel
Replace battery with new one
Remove battery and install correctly
Check wiring and correct
Increase volume level
Review wiring diagram and check
MUTE connection Replace speakers
Adjust the channel balance to the
center position Insulate all speaker
wiring connections
Use original copy
Connect proper speakers
Check speaker contact
Check that MUTE connection is not
grounded and that it's properly
insulated
Check wiring and correct
Connect the auto antenna control
cable properly Connect the auto
antenna control cable properly Turn
LOCAL function off
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Corrective Action