Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK RADIO RECEIVER
- Check the radio's automatic station search function.
- Check the radio's automatic station search function by activating it.
OK: The radio's automatic station search function works properly.
OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
NG: Go To Next Step
- Check the radio's automatic station search function by activating it.
- Check the radio's automatic station search function.
- INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER
- Disconnect the radio receiver connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
RADIO RECEIVERTester connection Condition Specified condition ANT - Body ground Ignition SW on (IG) Radio SW ON 10 to 14 V NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
OK: Go To Next Step
- CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
- Check optional components (sun-shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
- Check if any optional components, such as sunshade film or telephone antenna that may decrease reception capacity, are installed.
OK: Optional components are installed.
NOTE: Do not remove any optional components installed by the customer without his or her consent.OK: REMOVE OPTIONAL COMPONENTS AND CHECK AGAIN (See NOTE Above )
NG: Go To Next Step
- Check if any optional components, such as sunshade film or telephone antenna that may decrease reception capacity, are installed.
- Check optional components (sun-shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
- CHECK RADIO RECEIVER
- Preparation for check
- Remove the antenna plug from the radio receiver.
- Check for noise
- Turn the ignition switch on (ACC) with the radio receiver connector connected.
- Turn the radio on and put into AM mode.
- Place a screwdriver, thin wire, or other metal object on the radio receiver's antenna jack and check that noise can be heard from the speaker.
OK: Noise occurs.
NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
OK: Go To Next Step
- Preparation for check
- CHECK GLASS ANTENNA
- Check for continuity of the antenna.
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 voltage, wrap a piece of tin foil around the tip of the negative probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger, as shown in the illustration.
- Check for continuity of the antenna.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.