Inspection Procedure

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CHECK WHETHER RAPID TEMPERATURE CHANGE OCCURRED IN CABIN
1. Check whether the radio auto-search functions properly.
  1. Tune the radio using the auto-search function and check that it operates normally.
    OK: The radio auto-search functions properly.
OK: END

NG: Go to Next Step
CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
1. Check whether any optional components, such as telephone antenna, are installed.
  OK: Optional component(s) installed.
OK: EFFECT FROM OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

NG: Go to Next Step
CHECK ANTENNA FOR NOISE PRODUCTION
1. With the ignition switch ON, turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
2. Place the tip of a screwdriver on the antenna and check that noise is heard from the speakers.
  OK: Noise occurs.
OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER (See REMOVAL )

NG: Go to Next Step
INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER (ANTENNA)
1. Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver.
2. With the radio receiver connector connected, turn the ignition switch on (ACC).
3. Turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
4. Place a flat-head screwdriver or piece of metal, such as a thin wire, on the antenna jack of the radio receiver. Check that noise is heard from the speakers.
  OK: Noise occurs.
NG: REPLACE ROOF ANTENNA POLE SUBASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER (See REMOVAL )