My audio only works with the speaker on or the headset features turned on . normal phone mode is very faint

The audio on my iPhone 5 is very faint unless i have the external speaker turned on, or I am using a headset. Does anyone have an idea what the problem is?

Hi there davidfromwalpole,
I would recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps found in the article below.
iPhone: No sound or distorted sound from speaker
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
-Griff W.

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For more information on this, take a look at:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
If an audio issue occurs when using a specific application, try testing other applications to see if the issue persists.
If the iPhone is paired with a Bluetooth headset or car kit:
Try turning off Bluetooth.
If you experience difficulties with the Bluetooth feature, follow these troubleshooting steps.
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