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Inspection Procedure

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  1. IF RADIO AUTO-SEARCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY 
    1. 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 

  2. CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENT 
    1. 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 

  3. CHECK ANTENNA FOR NOISE PRODUCTION 
    1. With the ignition switch on ACC, turn on the radio and choose 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 ASSEMBLY 

    NG: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (ANTENNA) 
    1. Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver.
    2. With the radio receiver connector connected, turn the ignition switch to ACC.
    3. Turn on the radio and choose the AM mode.
    4. 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. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Plug
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    NG: REPLACE HOLDER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY