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Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Bad Reception): Procedure
- CHECK IF RADIO AUTO-SEARCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY
- Perform the auto-search of the radio and check that it functions normally.
OK
Radio auto-search functions normally.
NG → See step 2
OK → See step 16
- Perform the auto-search of the radio and check that it functions normally.
- CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
- Check if the telephone antenna, and other optional components are installed.
OK
Optional component(s) installed.
NG → See step 3
OK → EFFECT FROM OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
- Check if the telephone antenna, and other optional components are installed.
- CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver assembly.
- Turn the ignition switch to ACC with the radio receiver assembly connector connected.
- Turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
- Place the tip of a screwdriver or a piece of metal, such as a thin wire, on the antenna jack of the radio receiver assembly. Check that noise is heard from the speakers.
OK
Noise occurs.
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Component without harness connected
(Radio Receiver Assembly) - Reconnect the antenna plug of the radio receiver assembly.
NG → See step 16
OK: Go to next step
- SYSTEM CHECK
B → See step 8
A: Go to next step
- CHECK ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the fender antenna assembly connector.
- With the ignition switch to ON, turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
- Place the tip of a screwdriver against the metal terminal of the antenna cord sub-assembly and check that noise is heard from the speakers.
OK
Noise occurs.
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Front view of wire harness connector
(to Fender Antenna Assembly) - Reconnect the fender antenna assembly connector.
NG → See step 17
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK PULL TOP ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Check that the pull top antenna pole sub-assembly is securely installed.
OK
The pull top antenna pole sub-assembly is installed properly.
NG → CHECK AND REPLACE PULL TOP ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
OK: Go to next step
- Check that the pull top antenna pole sub-assembly is securely installed.
- REPLACE FENDER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
- Replace the fender antenna assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally. Refer to REMOVAL
.
OK
Radio broadcast can be received.
NG → See step 16
OK → END
- Replace the fender antenna assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally. Refer to REMOVAL
.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER - AMPLIFIER ANTENNA)
- Disconnect the D133 radio receiver assembly connector.
- Disconnect the amplifier antenna assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition D133-13 (ANT) - 1 Always Below 1 Ω D133-13 (ANT) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Front view of wire harness connector
(to Radio Receiver Assembly)*2 Front view of No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connector
(to Amplifier Antenna Assembly)
NG → See step 13
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
- Reconnect the D133 radio receiver assembly connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition D133-13 (ANT) - D133-20 (GND) During radio (AM) reception 11 to 14 V TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Component with harness connected
(Radio Receiver Assembly)
NG → See step 16
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY AND NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the amplifier antenna assembly connector.
- With the ignition switch to ON, turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
- Place the tip of a screwdriver against the metal terminal of the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly and check that noise is heard from the speakers.
OK
Noise occurs.
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Front view of No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connector
(to Amplifier Antenna Assembly) - Reconnect the amplifier antenna assembly connector.
NG → See step 15
OK: Go to next step
- 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 resistance, wrap a piece of aluminum foil around the tip of each probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger, as shown in the illustration.
OK
There is continuity in the antenna.
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Tester Probe *b Antenna Wire *c Aluminum Foil
NG → REPAIR GLASS ANTENNA
OK: Go to next step
- Check for continuity of the antenna.
- REPLACE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
- Replace the amplifier antenna assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.
OK
Radio broadcasts can be received.
NG → See step 16
OK → END
- Replace the amplifier antenna assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER - NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD)
- Disconnect the D133 radio receiver assembly connector.
- Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly (antenna cord sub-assembly side) connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition D133-13 (ANT) - 1 Always Below 1 Ω D133-13 (ANT) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Front view of wire harness connector
(to Radio Receiver Assembly)*2 Front view of antenna cord sub-assembly connector
(to No. 2 Antenna Cord Sub-Assembly)
NG → See step 14
OK → See step 18
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER - ANTENNA CORD)
- Disconnect the D133 radio receiver assembly connector.
- Disconnect the D65 antenna cord sub-assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition D133-13 (ANT) - D65-1 (B) Always Below 1 Ω D133-13 (ANT) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Front view of wire harness connector
(to Radio Receiver Assembly)*2 Front view of wire harness connector
(to Antenna Cord Sub-Assembly)
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK → See step 17
- CHECK ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly (antenna cord sub-assembly side) connector.
- With the ignition switch to ON, turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
- Place the tip of a screwdriver against the metal terminal of the antenna cord sub-assembly and check that noise is heard from the speakers.
OK
Noise occurs.
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Front view of antenna cord sub-assembly connector
(to No. 2 Antenna Cord Sub-Assembly)
NG → See step 17
OK → See step 18
- REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
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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.