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AM volume issue on 2012 Three

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Toneeddee, Feb 17, 2013.

  1. Toneeddee

    Toneeddee New Member

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    I have to crank my radio all the way up, I mean literally up to the max level of 62, in order to hear my AM stations. Then, when I tune to an FM station, my ear drums almost pops! I don't think this is normal operation but the service writer at the dealer insists that it is. Its really annoying, not to mention dangerous. Does anybody else have this problem?
     
    #1 Toneeddee, Feb 17, 2013
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    I don't have this problem, CD audio is a little lower than XM, about the same volume as FM. AM matches FM, I usually l turn it up 5 more on AM/FM/CD then I do for XM.
     
    #2 Wayward, Feb 17, 2013
  3. Toneeddee

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    Thanks for the input...I'm beginning to think that I may have a defective unit. I'll wait to hear from others before I return to the dealer to press my point. Thanks again!
     
    #3 Toneeddee, Feb 17, 2013
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    You might look at the EQ settings. I think there are different setting for FM and iPod. I have no probelm in my 2012 mdl 2.
     
    #4 tach18k, Feb 18, 2013
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    I've had two 1212 Prius- on both the AM volume was slightly lower than the FM volume- but I mean slightly lower! Like I listen to FM on 22 and AM on 24.

    If you have to increase volume to full on Am you have a bad radio or antenna or bad connection on the AM antenna.
     
    #5 ny_rob, Feb 18, 2013
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    Thanks folks...I obviously do have an issue with the radio and will definitely need to address this with the dealer. Thanks again for all the input.
     
    #6 Toneeddee, Feb 20, 2013
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