Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Audio system / Sound quality is bad in all modes (volume is too low)
Toyota Corolla (E120): Sound quality is bad in all modes (volume is too low)
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
1 Adjust sound quality
- Adjust the sound quality.
- Operate the radio receiver assy to adjust the sound quality.
Standard: malfunction disappear.
2 Compare it with another car of same model
- Compare it with another vehicle of the same model.
- Compare with the vehicle of the same type which does not have a
trouble to see if there is any
difference in the condition of trouble occurrence.
Standard: no difference found.
3 Check harness and connector(between radio receiver assy and speaker)
4 Inspect front no.1 Speaker assy
- Preparation for check
- disconnect the connector of the speaker.
- resistance check
- check the resistance between the terminals of the speaker.
Notice
: the speaker should not be removed for checking.
Standard value: 4 Ω
5 Inspect front no.2 Speaker assy
- Check that malfunction disappear when a known good speaker is installed.
Standard: malfunction disappear.
Hint
: connect the all connectors of speakers.
6 Inspect rear speaker assy
- Preparation for check
- disconnect the connector of the speaker.
- resistance check
- check the resistance between the terminals of the speaker.
Notice
: the speaker should not be removed for checking.
Standard value: 6 Ω
7 Inspect radio receiver assy(+b, acc, gnd)
- Check that the continuity between terminals at each condition, as shown in the chart.
Standard:
- Check that the voltage between terminals at each condition, as shown in the chart.
Standard:
Repair or replace harness or connector
Other materials:
Starting the engine
1 Continuously variable transmission: Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal.
2 Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a ...
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
► From the front
Release the parking brake.
► From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
Vehicles without a smart key system: When not using a towing dolly, turn the
engine switch to the “ACC” position and shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles with a smart key ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each
component and its material.
Protecting the vehicle
interior
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water.
If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neut ...