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Radio Broadcast cannot be Received or Poor Reception: Procedure

  1. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the radio automatic station search function.
      1. Check the radio automatic station search function by activating it.
        RESULT

        Result Proceed to
        Automatic station search function stops on a station A
        Automatic station search function does not stop B

    B → See step   2 

    A → See step   11 

  2. CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 
    1. Check optional components (sunshade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
      1. Check if any optional components that may decrease reception capacity, such as sunshade film or a telephone antenna, are installed.
        RESULT

        Result Proceed to
        Optional components are installed A
        Optional components are not installed B
        NOTE:

        Do not remove any optional components installed by the customer without his or her consent.

    B → See step   3 

    A → REMOVE OPTIONAL COMPONENTS AND CHECK AGAIN (SEE NOTICE ABOVE) 

  3. CHECK RADIO ANTENNA 
    1. Preparation for check
      1. Remove the roof antenna pole sub-assembly from the amplifier antenna assembly.
    2. Check for noise
      1. Turn the engine switch on (ACC) with the radio receiver 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

        Result Proceed to
        Noise does not occur A
        Noise occurs B

    B → See step   11 

    A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Preparation for check
      Fig 1: Removing The Antenna Plug From The Radio Receiver Assembly
      GTY220656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Remove the antenna plug from the radio receiver assembly.
    2. Check for noise
      1. Turn the engine switch on (ACC) with the radio receiver 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 radio receiver assembly antenna jack and check that noise can be heard from the speakers.

        OK

        Noise can be heard from the speaker.

    NG → See step   11 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE 
    1. Check for continuity of the antenna.
      Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Of Each Antenna Wire
      GTY301543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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 each probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger, as shown in the illustration.

      OK

      There is continuity in the antenna.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Tester Probe
      *b Antenna Wire
      *c Tin Foil

    NG → REPAIR WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the radio receiver assembly connector.
      Fig 3: RA1 Connector Terminal Identification
      GTY394838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      STANDARD VOLTAGE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      RA1-5 (ANT+) - Body ground Engine switch on (ACC)
      Radio switch on
      11 to 14 V
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Component without harness connected
      (Radio Receiver Assembly)

    NG → See step   11 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK ANTENNA CORD 
    1. Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver assembly and antenna.
    2. Measure the resistance between the antenna and radio receiver assembly to check for an open circuit in the antenna cord.

      Standard Resistance

      Below 1 Ω

    3. 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 → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. REPLACE WITH HOLDER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the with holder antenna assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally. Refer to REMOVAL .

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received.

    NG → See step   9 

    OK → NORMAL OPERATION 

  9. REPLACE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the amplifier antenna assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally. Refer to REMOVAL .

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received.

    NG → See step   11 

    OK → NORMAL OPERATION 

  10. REPLACE ANTENNA CORD. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  11. REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL