Radio Broadcast Cannot Be Received (Bad Reception)

AUDIO / VISUAL: AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM: Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Bad Reception)
- Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Bad Reception)

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK IF RADIO AUTO-SEARCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY

(a) Perform the auto-search of the radio and check that it functions normally.

OK:

Radio auto-search functions normally.

OK -- REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
NG -- Continue to next step.

2. CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

(a) Check if the telephone antenna, and other optional components are installed.

OK:

Optional component(s) installed.

OK -- EFFECT FROM OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
NG -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK ANTENNA FOR NOISE PRODUCTION

(a) With the ignition switch ACC, turn on the radio and choose the AM mode.

(b) Place the tip of a screwdriver on the antenna and check that noise is heard from the speakers.

OK:

Noise is heard.

OK -- REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
NG -- Continue to next step.

4. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (ANTENNA)

(a) Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver.





(b) With the radio receiver connector connected, turn the ignition switch to ACC.

(c) Turn on the radio and choose the AM mode.

(d) Place a flat-head screwdriver or a piece of metal, such as a thin wire, on the antenna jack of the radio receiver. Check that noise is heard from the speakers.

OK:

Noise is heard.

NG -- REPLACE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

OK -- REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY