Aux not loud.

Yes I know I will be ripped for posting this and asking, but I searched 20 different ways and still couldn't find what I was looking for. I have a 2011 non JBL, and when I plug in my AUX cord I have like a 1/3 of my total volume, why is this? I have seen an aux mod mentioned but couldn't find a thread on it to see what it does.

 

Volume on the phone all the way up?

 

yes, even past the point it tells me that it is dangerous to listen to loud music

 

Does this happen 100% of the time or is it only sometimes?

 

everytime I use my aux cord.

 

Make sure that the plug is fully seated into the AUX port and that your device is not in Mono mode.

 

Try adjusting the audio settings while in AUX mode. I thought AUX mode on my 2011 JBL just plain sucked. Then one day I noticed that FM2 sounded crappy but FM1 sounded nice. So I checked the BAS, MID and TRE settings in FM2 and adjusted them accordingly. Then I realized that each source (AM/SAT, FM1, FM2, DISC and AUX) can have their own audio settings independent of each other. So after adjusting the audio settings in AUX it now sounds better.

Hope this helps!

 

I have done all of these things.

 

Is Bluetooth an option?

 

No, it's just the OME radio. Most aftermarket Bluetooth use the aux port

 

I don't know, maybe try a different cord? I remember using a Y-cable to hook up my Sega Genesis to a home stereo receiver and having to turn the volume knob up a bit, but when using a different Y-cable I would have to turn the volume knob down.

 

That might be it, the cord I have is older and long. Maybe need a new one. I found it in the attic.

 

Tried a different cord still shitty.

 

the only thing I can say is max out the volume on your phone/ipod/whatever source the music is coming from.

 

I have its all the way up

 

Another thing you can try is an in-line amplifier. I had to do this with a previous truck where the aux source was stupid quiet.

 

Same happens to my 09 Bottom line is the radio SUCKS! That and the heater blower squeak in the winter are my only complaints with this truck. Wouldn't you think they could get it right?

 

Time to get the oem nav unit lol

 

Or just aftermarket. You'll have a much better listening experience I'll tell you that.

Aux is practically outdated, always have to have the right angle w/ cord etc.
If you get a new HU you can use an equalizer + either USB/ Bluetooth and that'll get the job done.

 

Just saw this thread, I have the same issue. The Aux input is too quiet and nearly useless. Has anyone had any luck with a fix besides replacing the entire radio?