Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Audio system / Radio broadcast cannot be received (bad reception)
Toyota Corolla (E120): Radio broadcast cannot be received (bad reception)
Inspection procedure
1 Check if radio auto–search functions properly
- Check if the radio auto–search functions properly.
- Perform the auto–search of the radio and check that it functions
normally.
Standard: the radio auto–search functions properly.
2 Check optional component
- Check optional component (sun shade film, telephone antenna etc.).
- Check whether or not any optional component is installed, such as
the sunshade film and the
telephone antenna, is installed.
Standard: optional component is installed.
3 Check antenna for noise production
- Noise check with antenna
- with the ignition switch in acc, turn on the radio and choose the am mode.
- Place a tip of a screwdriver or the antenna of the antenna
assembly w/ holder and check that
the noise heard from the speaker.
Standard: noise occurs.
4 Inspect radio receiver assy(antenna)
- Preparation for check
- remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver assembly.
- noise check
- with the radio receiver assembly connector connected, turn the ignition switch to acc.
- Turn on the radio and choose the am mode.
- Place a flat–head screwdriver or a metal such as a
thin wire on the antenna jack of the radio receiver
assembly and check that the noise heard from the
speaker.
Standard: noise occurs.
Replace amplifier antenna assy
Other materials:
Speaking on the phone
The following screen is displayed when speaking on the phone.
To adjust the call volume
Select “-” or “+”. You can also adjust the volume using the steering switches
or the volume knob.
To prevent the other party from hearing your voice
Select “Mute”.
Inputting tones
When using ...
Precaution
1. Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals.
2. Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is given a quick charge.
3. Do not perform tests with a high voltage insulation resistance tester.
4. Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running.
5. Check that ...
Communication system
Horn system
Location
Problem symptoms table
Inspection
1. Inspect low pitched horn assy
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to the terminal
and the negative (–) lead to the horn body, and check
that the horn blows.
If the result is not as specified, replace the ...