Inspection Procedure

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CHECK IF RADIO AUTO-SEARCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY
1. Check if the radio auto-search functions properly.
  1. Perform the auto-search of the radio and check that it functions normally.
  OK: The radio auto-search functions properly.
1. OK: REPLACE RADIO AND NAVIGATION ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
2. NG: Go to Next Step.
CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENT
1. Check optional component (sun shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
  1. Check whether or not any optional component such as the sun shade film and the telephone antenna is installed.
  OK: Optional component is installed.
1. OK: EFFECT FROM OPTIONAL COMPONENT
2. NG: Go to Next Step.
INSPECT RADIO AND NAVIGATION ASSY
1. Preparation for check
  1. Remove the antenna plug of the radio and navigation assy.
2. Noise Check
  1. With the radio and navigation assy connector connected, turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
    
    Fig 1: Removing Antenna Plug Of Radio & Navigation Assy
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Turn on the radio and choose the AM mode.
  3. Place a screwdriver or a piece of metal such as thin wire on an antenna jack of the radio and navigation assy and check that the noise is heard from the speaker.
  OK: Noise occurs.
1. NG: REPLACE RADIO AND NAVIGATION ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
2. OK: Go to Next Step.

CHECK ANTENNA TYPE

Choose type to be inspected.

ANTENNA

Type	Go to step
Glass printed type antenna	A
Roof type antenna	B

B: Go to step 8
A: Go to Next Step.

CHECK ANTENNA ASSY
1. Check for continuity of the antenna.
  HINT:
  
  Check the continuity, at the center of each antenna wire, as shown in Fig 2 .
  
  Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Of Antenna
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: When cleaning the glass, wipe it in the direction of the wire with a soft dry cloth. Take care not to damage the wire. Do not use detergents or glass cleaners with abrasive ingredients. When measuring voltage, wind a piece of tin foil around the top of the negative probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger, as shown in Fig 2 .
  
  OK: There is continuity in the antenna.
  
  Fig 3: Checking For Continuity
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
1. NG: REPAIR ANTENNA ASSY (SEE REPAIR )
2. OK: Go to Next Step.
CHECK ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSY
1. Remove the antenna plug of the radio and navigation assy and antenna assy.
2. Measure the resistance between the antenna assy and radio and navigation assy to check for an open circuit in the antenna cord sub-assy.
  Standard: Below 1 Ω
3. Measure the resistance between the antenna cord sub-assy and body ground to check for a short circuit in the antenna cord sub-assy.
  Standard: 10 kΩ or higher
1. NG: REPLACE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSY (SEE REPAIR )
2. OK: Go to Next Step.
REPLACE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
1. Replace the amplifier antenna assy and check if it operates normally.
  OK: The amplifier antenna assy operates normally.
1. OK: NORMAL OPERATION
2. NG: REPLACE RADIO AND NAVIGATION ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
CHECK ANTENNA ASSY
1. Check that the antenna is securely installed.
  OK: The antenna is installed properly.
1. OK: Go to step 6
2. NG: INSTALL ANTENNA ASSY PROPERLY