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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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  1. Is this condition worse in comparison with other vehicle? 
    1. YES : Receiving environment is bad. 
    2. NO : Go to next step. 
  2. Are there any parts installed, additionally? (Sunshade film, telephone antenna, etc.) 
    1. YES : Does the condition get better if removing them? Influence of those parts. 
    2. NO : Go to next step. 
  3. Check if there is any scratch and breaking of a wire for glass antenna and defogger pattern. (Visual check) 
    1. YES : Repair (See  INSPECTION  ). 
    2. NO : Go to next step. 
  4. Is contact of radio plug jack OK? 
    1. NO : Take measures for contact. 
    2. YES : Go to next step. 
  5. Is antenna terminal on glass surface in contact with defogger terminal? 
    1. NO : Take measures for contact. 
    2. YES : Go to next step. 
  6. Is continuity of antenna cord OK? 
    1. NO : Replace antenna cord. 
    2. YES : Go to next step. 
  7. Check grounding of antenna, antenna cord and noise filter. 
    1. NG : Grounding failure. 
    2. OK : Go to next step. 
  8. Does condition get better by replacing antenna cord? 
    1. YES : Replace antenna cord. 
    2. NO : Replace rear window glass. 
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