Why does Jensen RV radio has no sound

You have been enjoying excellent comfort in your recreational vehicle, but all over sudden it stops working. Since the radio is one of the best sources of entertainment in your RV, it’s easy to know if there is no sound around. It is hectic and sometimes you may even start looking for an expert.

Well, before you arrive at that decision, I thought it was better to inform you about common causes to why Jensen RV radio has no sound. Knowing the symptoms of a certain disease is always advisable for self-treatment. For this reason, these culprits include; Power problems, Blown fuse, ungrounded radio, and wiring problem.

Fortunately, our article is here to bail you out from a no sound RV radio issue. Expect to come across various information, touching on; How to reset a Jensen RV radio? Why is no sound coming from my stereo? How do I reset my Jensen JWM40? And how do I connect my Jensen stereo to my TV? Here we go!

Quick table

 

Reason/function

Essential tools

How to reset a Jensen rv radio?

Step 1

Locate the reset button

 

Step 2

Use a small pin to access the reset button

A straightened paper clip

a small pin

Step 3

Press the reset button to activate and reset the Jensen RV radio

 

Step 4

Detach the stereo from the power supply to cut off electricity flow

A digital multimeter

Step 5

Reconnect the radio to the power supply

 

How do I reset my Jensen JWM40?

Find the reset button

To press it

 

Push a straightened paper clip in the small hole

To access the reset button

straightened paper clip

Press the reset button

To reset the RV Radio

 

Disconnect the device from power supply

To cut off power supply

 

Connect your Jensen JWM40 to the power supply

To determine whether it is working properly or not

 

How do I connect my Jensen stereo to my TV?

Step 1

Locate the red and white audio input ports

 

Step 2

Press the menu button on the TV remote

 

Step 3

Turn OFF the TV’s speakers

 

Step 4

Change the AUDIO OUTPUT to fixed.

 

Step 5

Exit or leave the Menu System

 

Step 6

Use the AUX button to choose AUX IN 2

 

How to reset a Jensen RV radio?

Why does jensen rv radio has no sound

A recreational vehicle is a reliable source of joy not only for tourists, but also for ravers. There are various components in the vehicle that guarantee your comfort and one of them is the radio. Sometimes your recreational vehicle radio becomes naughty, but thank God you can end this by resetting the radio.

Below is a complete guide on how to achieve the reset action;

Step 1

Start by locating the reset button. This is the hardest task that most RV owners never want to come across. There is a small button, located in the small hole, right of the DVD/CD eject button.

Step 2

 Push a straightened paper clip in the small hole; you will see a tiny reset button. Check beneath the volume dial to get the reset button.

This button is hidden to avoid unnecessary reset; if it were made as a normal button, you could have accidentally pressed it.

Step 3

This step involves pressing the button to activate and reset the Jensen RV radio.

The three simple steps should work for you and restore the normal functioning of the RV radio. However if it fails, try checking if the power flows with the help of a digital multimeter.

Step 4

This is an alternative way to reset your Jensen RV radio with less hassles. You are therefore advised to detach the stereo from the power supply. The action should at least take something like 30 seconds. Your radio will ‘forget’ various previous settings.

Step 5

Reconnect the radio to the power supply; actually it should have restored everything to normalcy. The performance should be normal; just ensure that the disconnect lasts for at least 25 seconds or one minute.  Sometimes you may even wait for more than and the device works; patience pays.

Therefore, if you don’t want to go through the hassle of finding the reset button, the easiest way to reset your Jensen RV radio is to keep it off the power. Hopefully, the device now works properly. If the problem persists, maybe it’s time to call for help from experts.

Why is no sound coming from my stereo?

Why is no sound coming from my stereo

Your Jensen RV radio isn’t working as it should be? Don’t worry because this section will shade more light on the possible culprits to be held responsible. Have a look at the following;

1. Power problems

You may be getting no sound from your stereo due to power complications. Sometimes the connections become loose or hooking is not correct; maybe you misconnected the wires. Try to check and ensure that the wires are hooked to the right terminal.

Wrong hooking tends to cut the power supply; check and correct the mistake.

2. Blown fuse

The second culprit that we can hold responsible for no sound from your stereo is the blown fuse. Maybe the fuse blew due to power surge; finding the best Stereo fuse can be a hectic action. I say so because there might be several blown fuses in your RV radio, interfering with the power supply.

Well, if you are able to spot the blown fuse, replace it with the correct one.

3. Ungrounded radio

Here is another issue that could lead to no sound coming from your stereo challenge. Is your radio grounded? For Jensen RV radio systems, the black wire is the ground wire I am talking about. Power restoration is only achieved when the black wire is correctly hooked up.

4. Wiring problem

If you have confirmed that your fuse is in good working condition, then automatically the wiring becomes the culprit. Fixing wiring complications in your stereo can sometimes be problematic, meaning that you need to seek the help of an expert. An experienced electrician will fully check the electrical system to diagnose and solve the issue.

How do I reset my Jensen JWM40?

How do I reset my Jensen JWM40

Your Jensen JWM40 isn’t working properly? There might be something wrong that requires an immediate action. Since resetting is the simplest action, below is a guide on how you can achieve this.

Step 1: Find the reset button

The first action should be finding the reset button. Some owners have affirmed that locating the reset button in Jensen JWM40 is the hardest task. This button is very tiny and mostly is located right of the DVD/CD eject button

Step 2: Push a straightened paper clip in the small hole

Whether it is straightened paper clip, you should spot a tiny reset button. Check under the volume dial to get the reset button. I already know why the button is very small in the above section.

Step 3: Press the reset button

There is nothing hectic under this step; after locating the button. You are required to press the reset button to enable and bring the Jensen JWM40 into normalcy. Up to this juncture, fi you are lucky, your stereo would have started to work.

However, if you are not lucky, then you don’t have to worry. Move to the next step.

Step 4: Disconnect the device from power supply

Some RV owners have found that this action is the simplest and reliable solution to reset a Jensen JWM40. The deal is very simple as it involves detaching the unit from the power supply for a period of something like 25 or 30 seconds. Though, some people have confirmed that patience pays after waiting for up to 10 minutes.

Step 5: Connect your Jensen JWM40 to the power supply

The last action under this guide is to reconnect your device to the power supply and see if everything has been restored. It should have forgotten the previous settings. Wait for the above mentioned period before placing it back to its location.

How do I connect my Jensen stereo to my TV?

How do I connect my Jensen stereo to my TV

You want to watch your favorite TV shows while getting clear sound from your Jensen stereo? Don’t worry because you can connect them for a more refined sound. The following steps should help you achieve this;

Step 1

Power your TV and locate the red and white audio input ports on the TV’s back.

Step 2

Grasp the TV remote and press the menu button. There are arrow keys; use them to advance and choose Audio.

Step 3

Use the arrow keys to navigate through and then turn OFF the TV’s speakers. Press the menu button to leave the Audio settings.

Step 4

Go straight to setup using the arrow buttons. Scroll down to change the AUDIO OUTPUT to fix.

Step 5

Now go to your TV’s remote and find the Menu button. Exit or leave the Menu System before turning on your radio.

Step 6

Use the AUX button to choose AUX IN 2. At this juncture, any sound playing through the TV should now be coming from the Jensen stereo in your RV. There is Volume+ and Volume- buttons that should help you control or adjust the volume.

FAQ’s

  • How can I power on my Jensen Radio?

There is a power supply that only requires you to push it and the RV radio starts.

  • Why does my RV radio turn on but no sound?

Some of the culprits that you should hold responsible for no sound coming from your RV radio are; wiring shorts, blown fuses, faulty input, and damaged speakers/wires.

Final words

Modern technology has come with a lot of great inventions to extra listening devices. But, these technologies have not made the upgrades in these listening devices foolproof. Yes, there are times that your RV radio won’t produce any sound.

Our article has dealt with a lot of useful information to help you enjoy life in your RV.

About Me

This is Cody Wingfield; I’m an author and a Freaky Campers enthusiast. My three favorite activities are Cycling, Rving, and Cooking for me. OutingX is a planet of mine where I will share my exploring history, story, freaky experiment, and personally gathered experience with you.

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