Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK RADIO RECEIVER
- Check the radio automatic station search function.
- Check the radio automatic station search function by activating it.
OK: The radio automatic station search function works properly.
- Check the radio automatic station search function by activating it.
OK : REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
NG: Go to Next Step
- Check the radio automatic station search function.
- CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
- Check optional components (sun-shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
- Check if any optional components that may decrease reception capacity, such as sun-shade film or a telephone antenna are installed.
OK: Optional components are installed.
NOTE: Do not remove any optional components installed by the customer without his or her consent.
- Check if any optional components that may decrease reception capacity, such as sun-shade film or a telephone antenna are installed.
OK : REMOVE OPTIONAL COMPONENTS (SEE NOTICE ABOVE)
NG: Go to Next Step
- Check optional components (sun-shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
- CHECK RADIO RECEIVER
- Preparation for check
- Remove the antenna plug from the radio receiver.
- Check for noise
- Turn the ignition switch on (ACC) with the radio receiver connector connected.
- Turn the radio on and turn into AM mode.
- Place a screwdriver, thin wire, or other metal object on the radio receiver's antenna jack and check that noise can be heard from the speaker.
OK: Noise occurs.
NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
OK: Go to Next Step
- Preparation for check
- CHECK GLASS ANTENNA
- Check for continuity of the antenna.
HINT:
Check for continuity at the center of each antenna wire as shown in the illustration.
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 resistance, wrap a piece of tin foil around the tip of the negative probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger, as shown in the illustration.OK: There is continuity in the antenna.
NG: REPAIR GLASS ANTENNA
OK: Go to Next Step
- Check for continuity of the antenna.
- CHECK ANTENNA CORD
- Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver and antenna.
- Measure the resistance between the antenna and radio receiver to check for an open circuit in the antenna cord.
Standard resistance: Below 1 Ω
- Measure the resistance between the antenna cord and body ground to check for a short circuit in the antenna cord.
Standard resistance: 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPLACE ANTENNA CORD
OK: Go to Next Step
- REPLACE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA
- Replace the amplifier antenna and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.
OK: Radio broadcasts can be received.
OK : END
NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
- Replace the amplifier antenna and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.