The radio turns on but there is no sound?

2005 HYUNDAI SONATA
177,000 MILES • 2.7L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDY1955
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I recently but a new alternator in my car, but now my radio comes on but no sound at all. What do I do?
Mar 19, 2023 at 5:02 PM
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It sounds like you had a voltage surge when reconnecting the battery, I would start by checking the fuses. here is a guide to help please check the fuses with the key on and I have included the fuse locations in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

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Mar 20, 2023 at 1:16 PM
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