Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Bad Reception): Procedure

2013 Toyota Sienna Limited, FWDSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK IF RADIO AUTO-SEARCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY 
    1. 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 

  2. CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 
    1. 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 

  3. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver assembly.
      Fig 1: Locating Antenna Plug Of The Radio Receiver Assembly
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    2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC with the radio receiver assembly connector connected.
    3. Turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
    4. 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)
    5. Reconnect the antenna plug of the radio receiver assembly.

    NG → See step   16 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. SYSTEM CHECK 
    1. Check the vehicle specifications.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      Pole Antenna Type A
      Glass Antenna Type B

    B → See step   8 

    A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fender antenna assembly connector.
      Fig 2: Checking Antenna Cord Sub-Assembly
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    2. With the ignition switch to ON, turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
    3. 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)
    4. Reconnect the fender antenna assembly connector.

    NG → See step   17 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK PULL TOP ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. 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 

  7. REPLACE FENDER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY 
    1. 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 

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER - AMPLIFIER ANTENNA) 
    1. Disconnect the D133 radio receiver assembly connector.
      Fig 3: Radio Receiver Assembly Connector End View
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    2. Disconnect the amplifier antenna assembly connector.
    3. 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 

  9. INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Reconnect the D133 radio receiver assembly connector.
      Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Of Radio Receiver Assembly
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    2. 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 

  10. CHECK ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY AND NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the amplifier antenna assembly connector.
      Fig 5: Identifying Amplifier Antenna Assembly Connector
      GTY296368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. With the ignition switch to ON, turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
    3. 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)
    4. Reconnect the amplifier antenna assembly connector.

    NG → See step   15 

    OK: Go to next step 

  11. CHECK GLASS ANTENNA 
    1. Check for continuity of the antenna.
      Fig 6: Checking For Continuity Of Each Antenna Wire
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      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 

  12. REPLACE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY 
    1. 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 

  13. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER - NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD) 
    1. Disconnect the D133 radio receiver assembly connector.
      Fig 7: Radio Receiver Assembly Connector End View
      GTY301342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly (antenna cord sub-assembly side) connector.
    3. 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 

  14. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER - ANTENNA CORD) 
    1. Disconnect the D133 radio receiver assembly connector.
      Fig 8: Measuring Resistance Of Radio Receiver & Antenna Cord
      GTY302989Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the D65 antenna cord sub-assembly connector.
    3. 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 

  15. CHECK ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly (antenna cord sub-assembly side) connector.
      Fig 9: Identifying Amplifier Antenna Assembly Connector
      GTY296368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. With the ignition switch to ON, turn on the radio and select the AM mode.
    3. 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 

  16. REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  17. REPLACE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  18. REPLACE NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
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