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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK IF A PROPER CD IS INSERTED 
    1. Check that a proper CD is inserted.
      1. Make sure that the CD is a normal audio CD, and that there is no deformation, flaw, stain, burr and other defects on the CD.

        Standard: Normal audio CD. 

    Reference:

    • Translucent or different-shaped CD cannot be played.
    • CD-ROM for personal computers (with music recorded in) and recorded CD-R may not be played.
    • Playing an 8cm CD does not require an adapter.
    1. NG: CD FAULTY 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  2. CHECK THAT A PROPER CD IS INSERTED 
    1. Check that a proper CD is inserted.
      1. Check whether or not the CD is inserted upside down.

        Standard: Not upside down. 

    1. NG: SET DISC CORRECTLY 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  3. DISC CLEANING 
    1. Disc cleaning
      1. If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping the surface from the center to outside in the radial directions with a soft cloth.
    NOTE: Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.
    Fig 1: Cleaning Disc By Wiping Surface From Center To Outside In Radial Directions With Soft Cloth
    G02894927Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: DISC DIRTY 
    2. NG: Go to next step. 
  4. REPLACE CD WITH ANOTHER AND RECHECK 
    1. Replace the CD with another and recheck.
      1. Replace the faulty CD with the normal one to see if the same trouble occurs again.

        Standard: malfunction disappear. 

    1. OK: CD FAULTY 
    2. NG: Go to next step. 
  5. CHECK IF RADIO AUTO-SEARCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY 
    1. Check if the radio auto-search function properly.
      1. Perform the auto-research of the radio and check that the operation is normal.

        Standard: malfunction disappear. 

    1. NG: Go to step   7 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  6. DID TEMPERATURE IN CABIN CHANGE RAPIDLY? 
    1. Did the temperature in the cabin change rapidly?
      1. Check whether or not the rapid temperature change occurred in the cabin.

        Standard: The rapid temperature change occurred. 

    Reference:

    The rapid temperature change creates condensation inside the CD player, which may disable playing CD.

    1. OK: CONDENSATION DUE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGE (LEAVE IT AS IT IS FOR A WHILE BEFORE USING) 
    2. NG: CHECK AND REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSY 
  7. INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER ASSY (+B/BU+B, ACC/ACC+B, GND) 
    1. Check that the continuity between terminals at each condition, as shown in the chart.

      Standard: 

      SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester connection Condition Specified condition
      GND - Body ground Constant Continuity
    2. Check that the voltage between terminals at each condition, as shown in the chart.

    Standard: 

    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    +B/BU+B - GND Constant 10 - 14 V
    ACC/ACC+B - GND Ignition switch ACC or ON 10 - 14 V
    Fig 2: Identifying Radio Receiver Assy Terminals
    G02894928Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 3: Identifying Radio Receiver Assy Terminals - Built In Type Amplifier
    G02894929Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: CHECK AND REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSY 
    2. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
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