CD Sound Skips: Procedure

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CHECK CD
1. Check that the CD is not deformed or cracked.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Deformed Or Cracked Disc Condition
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  OK
  
  No deformation or cracks on the CD
NG → CHANGE DISC

OK: Go to next step
CHECK CD
1. Check the CD.
  
  Fig 2: View Of Disc Surface Cleaning Procedure
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  OK
  
  The CD is clean.
  
  HINT:
  
  If dirt is on the CD surface, wipe it clean with a soft cloth from the inside to the outside in a radial direction.
  
  NOTE:
  Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.
NG → CLEAN CD

OK: Go to next step
CHECK OPERATION
1. Check if the problem recurs using a known good CD.
  OK
  
  Malfunction disappears.
NG → See step 4

OK → END
CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
1. Check the radio receiver assembly installation condition.
  1. Check that the radio receiver assembly is properly installed.
    OK
    
    Radio receiver assembly is properly installed.
NG → REINSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY PROPERLY

OK → See step 5
REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL

CHECK CD
1. Check that the CD is not deformed or cracked.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Deformed Or Cracked Disc Condition
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  OK
  
  No deformation or cracks on the CD
NG → CHANGE DISC

OK: Go to next step
CHECK CD
1. Check the CD.
  
  Fig 2: View Of Disc Surface Cleaning Procedure
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  OK
  
  The CD is clean.
  
  HINT:
  
  If dirt is on the CD surface, wipe it clean with a soft cloth from the inside to the outside in a radial direction.
  
  NOTE:
  Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.
NG → CLEAN CD

OK: Go to next step
CHECK OPERATION
1. Check if the problem recurs using a known good CD.
  OK
  
  Malfunction disappears.
NG → See step 4

OK → END
CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
1. Check the radio receiver assembly installation condition.
  1. Check that the radio receiver assembly is properly installed.
    OK
    
    Radio receiver assembly is properly installed.
NG → REINSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY PROPERLY

OK → See step 5
REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL