Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Poor Reception)

1. 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 ASSEMBLY 

NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

1. Check if optional components, such as the sun-shade film or telephone antenna, that may decrease reception capacity are installed.

   OK : Optional components are installed. 

OK : REMOVE OPTIONAL COMPONENTS AND CHECK AGAIN 

NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

1. Turn the engine switch on (ACC), turn the radio on, and set the radio to AM mode. Touch the tip of a screwdriver on the antenna and check that noise can be heard from the speaker.

   OK : Noise is heard from the speaker. 

OK : REPAIR ANTENNA ASSEMBLY 

NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

1. Preparation for check
   1. Remove the antenna plug from the radio receiver assembly.
2. Check for noise
   1. Turn the engine switch on (ACC) with the radio receiver assembly connector connected.
   2. Turn the radio on and put it into AM mode.
   3. Touch a flat head screwdriver, thin wire, or other metal object to the radio receiver's antenna jack, check that noise can be heard from the speaker.

      OK : Noise occurs. 

NG : REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 

Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Plug From Radio Receiver Assembly

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OK : PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE