The radio does not work on any mode?

Tiny
TORILEY12
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  • 2009 KIA SPECTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,000 MILES
But the power still goes to the radio. When the aux is selected you can hear the speakers making a kind of knocking sound. I replaced the fuse that didn't appear blown and no luck. I honestly don't even know where to start with this one, rather than just trying to replace the radio itself.
Monday, August 21st, 2023 AT 4:57 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Good call, it sounds like the internal amplifier has gone out which is common. I would install a rebuilt or aftermarket unit. Here is a video of the job being done on a similar car, but the procedure is the same. I have included instructions for your car in the images below.

https://youtu.be/1bIa3jdJWVQ?si=yqeqwOUMVu1kWDgn

Here are a bunch of units for about $100 from Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3P7nzqo

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.

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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 12:18 PM

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