The radio does not work on any mode?

2009 KIA SPECTRA
106,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TORILEY12
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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.
Aug 21, 2023 at 4:57 PM
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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

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Aug 22, 2023 at 12:18 PM
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