Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1492

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STEP 5. Check again using a normal CD, which is not dirty 
or scratched.

• Load another normal CD.

• Check that the CD player recognizes and play the CD.

Q: When you substitute another normal CD, is the CD 

loaded correctly?
YES : The original CD is defective. Check that a CD can be 

inserted.

NO :  Replace or repair the CD player. Check that a CD can 

be inserted.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 24: No Sound (CD Only).

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check again using another CD, which is not dirty 
or scratched.
Q: When you substitute another normal CD, is the CD 

played normally?
YES : The original CD is defective. The CD player should 

sound normally.

NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check power supply to the CD player when the 
ignition switch is at "ACC" or "ON" position.
Q: Is the radio and CD player energized when the ignition 

switch is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position?
YES : Replace the radio and CD player or radio, CD player 

and CD changer. The CD player should sound 
normally.

NO :  Check the memory backup power supply circuit. 

Refer to Inspection Procedure 1 

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 25: CD Sound Skips.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the state in which the sound on the CD 
jumps.
Q: Does the sound jump when the car is parked?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the surface of the CD.
Q: Are there any scratches or soiling on the CD?

YES : The CD is defective if there are any scratches. Clean 

the CD surface if it is dirty. Check that a CD sound 
skip is resolved.

NO :  Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check when replacing with a CD that can be 
played normally without any scratches or soiling.
Q: Does the CD play normally when replaced with a CD that 

is not scratched or dirty and can play normally?
YES : Defective CD used. Check that a CD sound skip is 

resolved.

NO :  Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check by tapping the radio and CD player or radio, 
CD player and CD changer.
NOTE: Check by using a known-good CD which is free from 
scratches, dirt or any other abnormality.
Q: Does the sound jump when tapping the radio and CD 

player or radio, CD player and CD changer?
YES : Securely mount the radio and CD player or radio, CD 

player and CD changer. Check that a CD sound skip 
is resolved.

NO :  Either replace the audio system or take the following 

measures if a servicing shop is nearby.

1. Investigate in detail the conditions when the 

sound jumps while driving the car.

2. Describe these conditions to the service shop 

for consultation.

3. Either replace the radio and CD player or 

radio, CD player and CD changer according to 
the instructions of the service shop.

Check that a CD sound skip is resolved.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 26: Sound Quality is Poor.

DIAGNOSIS

Check to see that the CD can be played normally and that it 
is free of any scratches or soiling.
Replace with better sound quality CD.
Q: Is the sound quality better replacing the CD with a clean 

CD without any scratches that can be played?
YES : The CD is defective. The sound quality should return 

to normal.

NO :  Replace the audio. The sound quality should return to 

normal.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 27: CD cannot be Ejected.

DIAGNOSIS

Check the power of ignition switch "ACC".
Q: Does the radio and CD player or radio, CD player and 

CD changer power turn ON when the ignition switch is 
in the "ACC" or "ON" position?
YES : Either replace the radio and CD player or radio, CD 

player and CD changer. Check that a CD can be 
ejected normally.

NO :  Check the memory backup power supply circuit. 

Refer to Inspection Procedure 1 

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

SPEAKER TEST (Vehicles with seven speakers)

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Operate the radio panel switches to test the speakers. The 
multi-center display (middle grade type) shows which speaker 
is sounding. Enter the speaker test mode according to the fol-
lowing steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position and switch off the 

audio.

2. Press the following buttons in that order within 60 seconds 

from step (1).

(1) Memory select "1" button
(2) "SEEK" switch (down side)
(3) "SEEK" switch (up side)
(4) Memory select "6" button

3. Check that the speaker, which is displayed on the 

multi-center display (middle grade type), sounds (If the 
memory select "6" button is pressed, the speaker will be 
changed).

4. If a button other than the memory select "6" button and 

"EJECT" button (CD) is pressed, or the ignition switch is 
turned to "LOCK" (OFF) position, you will exit from the 
speaker test mode.

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READY

SCAN

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C D

SEEK
TRACK

LOAD  EJECT

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4

3

2

1

FM  AM

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PUSH

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AC208556

MEMORY SELECT BUTTON (1. 6)

SEEK (DOWN) 
SWITCH

AB

SEEK (UP) 
SWITCH

AC208718 AB

FRONT SPEAKER (LH)
CHECK PROCESSING

FRONT (LH)

REAR (LH)

REAR (RH)

FRONT (RH)