Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- IF RADIO AUTO-SEARCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY
- Perform the auto-search of the radio and check that it functions normally.
OK:
Radio auto-search functions normally.
OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
NG: Go to next step
- Perform the auto-search of the radio and check that it functions normally.
- CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENT
- Check if the sun shade film, telephone antenna, and / or other optional components are installed.
OK:
Optional component(s) installed.
OK: REPLACE EFFECT FROM OPTIONAL COMPONENT
NG: Go to next step
- Check if the sun shade film, telephone antenna, and / or other optional components are installed.
- CHECK ANTENNA FOR NOISE PRODUCTION
- With the ignition switch on ACC, turn on the radio and choose AM mode.
- 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 ASSEMBLY
NG: Go to next step
- CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (ANTENNA)
- Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver.
- With the radio receiver connector connected, turn the ignition switch to ACC.
- Turn on the radio and choose the AM mode.
- Place a flat-head screwdriver or a 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 HOLDER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY