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.
- REPLACE CASSETTE TAPE WITH ANOTHER AND RECHECK
- Replace the cassette tape with a normal one and check if the same problem occurs again.
OK:
Malfunction disappears.
OK: CASSETTE TAPE IS FAULTY
NG: Go to next step
- Replace the cassette tape with a normal one and check if the same problem occurs again.
- CHECK FOR ANY FOREIGN OBJECT
- Check that the radio receiver cassette tape player is free from foreign objects.
OK:
No foreign objects.
NG: REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECT
OK: Go to next step
- Check that the radio receiver cassette tape player is free from foreign objects.
- CLEAN HEAD AND CHECK OPERATION
- Raise the cassette door with your finger. Using a pencil or similar object, push in the guide.
- Using a cleaning pen or cotton applicator soaked in cleaner, clean the head surface, pinch rollers and capstans.
- Check that the malfunction disappears.
OK:
Malfunction disappears.
NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
OK: HEAD WAS DIRTY