Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Is this condition worse in comparison with other vehicle?
- YES : Receiving environment is bad.
- NO : Go to next step.
- Are there any parts installed additionally? (Sun shade film, telephone antenna, etc.)
- YES : Does the condition get better if removing them? Influence of those parts.
- NO : Go to next step.
- Check if there is any scratch and breaking of a wire for glass antenna and defogger pattern. (Visual check)
- YES : Repair (See "Defogger system") (See INSPECTION )
- NO : Go to next step.
- Is contact of radio plug jack OK?
- NO : Take measures for contact.
- YES : Go to next step.
- Is antenna terminal on glass surface in contact with the defogger terminal?
- NO : Take measures for contact.
- YES : Go to next step.
- Is there continuity in antenna cord?
- NO : Replace antenna cord.
- YES : Go to next step.
- Check grounding of antenna, antenna cord and noise filter.
- NG : Grounding failure.
- OK : Go to next step.
- Does condition get better by replacing antenna cord?
- YES : Replace antenna cord.
- NO : Replace rear window glass.