Inspection Procedure
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- CHECK WHETHER RADIO AUTO-SEARCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY
- Check whether the radio auto-search functions properly.
- Perform the auto-search of the radio and check that it functions normally.
OK: The radio auto-search functions properly.
- Perform the auto-search of the radio and check that it functions normally.
OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
NG: Go to next step
- Check whether the radio auto-search functions properly.
- CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
- Check the optional component (sun shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
- Check whether or not any optional component, such as the sunshade film and the telephone antenna, is installed.
OK: An optional component is installed.
- Check whether or not any optional component, such as the sunshade film and the telephone antenna, is installed.
OK: EFFECT FROM OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
NG: Go to next step
- Check the optional component (sun shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
- CHECK ANTENNA FOR NOISE PRODUCTION
- Check for noise with the antenna.
- Remove the pull top antenna pole sub-assembly by turning it in the direction of the arrow as shown in Fig 1.
- With the ignition switch ON (ACC), turn on the radio and choose the AM mode.
- Place the tip of a screwdriver on the antenna of the antenna assembly, and check that noise is heard from the speaker. Noise occurs.
OK: Noise occurs.
OK: REPLACE PULL TOP ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
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NG: Go to next step
- Check for noise with the antenna.
- INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (ANTENNA)
- Prepare for the check.
- Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver assembly.
- Check for noise.
- With the radio receiver assembly connector connected, turn the ignition switch to ACC.
- Turn on the radio and choose the AM mode.
- Place a flat-head screwdriver or metal such as a thin wire on the antenna jack of the radio receiver assembly and check that noise is heard from the speaker.
OK: Noise occurs.
NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
OK: REPLACE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Prepare for the check.