A tiny subset of AIL errors are caused by missing Indeo audio codecs. You can install the original Intel Indeo codecs from a trusted archive (e.g., IndeoCodec_5.11.exe). Be very careful – many codec download sites are malware traps. Only do this if all else fails.

Below are the solutions ranked from simplest to most effective. Apply them in order until the crash disappears.

In short: If Vice City’s radio is too quiet, open the console and type ail set stream volume 8. It’s a quick, in-game fix that restores the intended audio balance without mods.