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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER 
    1. Check the radio's automatic station search function.
      1. Move the vehicle to a location where radio wave reception is possible.
      2. Check the radio's automatic station search function by activating it.

        OK: The radio's automatic station search function works properly. 

    OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER 

    NG: Go to Next step 

  2. INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER 
    1. Disconnect the radio receiver connector R2.
      Fig 1: Identifying Radio Receiver Connector R2
      G05270584Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION TABLE

      Tester connection Condition Specified condition
      ANT - Body ground Ignition SW in the ON position, Radio SW ON 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER 

    OK: Go to Next step 

  3. CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 
    1. Check optional components (sun-shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
      1. Check if any optional components, such as sunshade film or telephone antenna that may decrease reception capacity, are installed.

        OK: Optional components are installed. 

        NOTE: Do not remove any optional components installed by the customer without his or her consent.

    OK: REMOVE OPTIONAL COMPONENTS AND CHECK AGAIN (SEE STEP   3  ABOVE) 

    NG: Go to Next step 

  4. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER 
    1. Preparation for check
      1. Remove the antenna plug from the radio receiver.
        Fig 2: Identifying Antenna Plug
        G05006213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check for noise
      1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position with the radio receiver connector connected.
      2. Turn the radio on and put into AM mode.
      3. Place a screwdriver, thin wire, or other metal object on the radio receiver's antenna jack and check that noise can be heard from the speaker.

        OK: Noise occurs. 

    NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER 

    OK: Go to Next step 

  5. CHECK GLASS ANTENNA 
    1. Check for continuity of the antenna.

      HINT:

      Check for continuity at the center of each antenna wire.

      NOTE: When cleaning the glass, wipe it in the direction of the wire with a soft dry cloth. Take care not to damage the wire. Do not use detergents or glass cleaners with abrasive ingredients. When measuring voltage, wrap a piece of tin foil around the tip of the negative probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger.
      Fig 3: Wrapping Piece Of Tin Foil Around Tip Of Negative Probe
      G04980627Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: There is continuity in the antenna. 

    NG: REPAIR GLASS ANTENNA 

    OK: Go to Next step 

  6. CHECK ANTENNA CORD 
    1. Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver and antenna.
    2. Measure the resistance between the antenna cord's inner conductor and radio receiver to check for an open circuit in the antenna cord.

      Standard resistance: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    3. Measure the resistance between the antenna cord's inner conductor and body ground to check for a short circuit in the antenna cord.

      Standard resistance: 

      10 kΩ or higher 

    NG: REPLACE ANTENNA CORD 

    OK: Go to Next step 

  7. REPLACE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA 
    1. Replace the amplifier antenna and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      OK: Radio broadcasts can be received. 

    OK: END 

    NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER