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Radio Broadcast cannot be Received or Poor Reception





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- Radio Broadcast cannot be Received or Poor Reception

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK NAVIGATION ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check the radio automatic station search function.

(1) Check the radio automatic station search function by activating it.

Result:





B -- REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
A -- Continue to next step.

2. CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

(a) Check if any optional components that may decrease reception capacity, such as sunshade film or a telephone antenna, are installed.

Result:





NOTICE:
Do not remove optional components without the permission of the customer.

B -- REMOVE OPTIONAL COMPONENTS AND CHECK AGAIN (SEE NOTICE ABOVE)
A -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK RADIO ANTENNA

(a) Preparation for check

(1) Remove the roof antenna pole sub-assembly from the amplifier antenna assembly.

(b) Check for noise

(1) Turn the power switch on (ACC) with the navigation ECU sub-assembly connector connected.

(2) Turn the radio on and tune into AM mode.

(3) Place a screwdriver, thin wire, or other metal object on the amplifier antenna threaded installation portion for the roof antenna pole sub-assembly and check that noise can be heard from the speakers.

Result:





B -- REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
A -- Continue to next step.

4. CHECK NAVIGATION ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Preparation for check





(1) Remove the antenna connector from the navigation ECU sub-assembly.

(b) Check for noise

(1) Turn the power switch on (ACC) with the navigation ECU sub-assembly connector connected.

(2) Turn the radio on and tune into AM mode.

(3) Place a screwdriver, thin wire or other metal object on the navigation ECU sub-assembly antenna jack and check that noise can be heard from the speakers.

OK:

Noise can be heard from the speakers.

NG -- REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

5. INSPECT NAVIGATION ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the navigation ECU sub-assembly connector.

(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.





Standard Voltage:





Text in Illustration





NG -- REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

6. REPLACE NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally Removal.

OK:

Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

NG -- INSPECT NO. 4 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

OK -- NORMAL OPERATION

7. INSPECT NO. 4 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly.

(b) Measure the resistance of the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly to check for an open circuit in the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly.

Standard Resistance:

Below 1 Ohms

(c) Measure the resistance between the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly and body ground to check for a short circuit in the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly.

Standard Resistance:

10 kOhms or higher

NG -- REPLACE NO. 4 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

8. INSPECT NO. 5 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the No. 5 antenna cord sub-assembly.

(b) Measure the resistance of the No. 5 antenna cord sub-assembly to check for an open circuit in the No. 5 antenna cord sub-assembly.

Standard Resistance:

Below 1 Ohms

(c) Measure the resistance between the No. 5 antenna cord sub-assembly and body ground to check for a short circuit in the No. 5 antenna cord sub-assembly.

Standard Resistance:

10 kOhms or higher

NG -- REPLACE NO. 5 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

9. CHECK ROOF ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the roof antenna pole sub-assembly is securely installed Installation.

OK:

The roof antenna pole sub-assembly is installed properly.

NG -- CHECK AND REPLACE ROOF ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

10. REPLACE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (for Roof)

(a) Replace the amplifier antenna assembly (for Roof) and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally Removal.

OK:

Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

NG -- REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

OK -- NORMAL OPERATION