Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Audio system / Sound quality is bad only when playing tape
Toyota Corolla (E120): Sound quality is bad only when playing tape
Inspection procedure
1 Replace cassette tape with another and recheck
- Replace the cassette tape with another and recheck.
- Replace the faulty cassette tape with the normal one to see if the
same trouble occurs again.
Standard: malfunction disappear.


2 Check for any foreign object
- Check for foreign object.
- Check that no foreign material and troubles are detected in the radio receiver assembly cassette tape player.


3 Clean head and check operation

- Head cleaning
- raise the cassette door with your finger. Next, using a pencil or similar object, push in the guide.
- Using a cleaning pen or cotton applicator soaked in cleaner, clean the head surface, pinch rollers and capstans.
- Check that the same trouble occurs again.


Check and replace radio receiver assy
Other materials:
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a
system that uses rear side
radar sensors installed on
the inner side of the rear
bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in
confirming safety when
changing lanes.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of
the system
The driver is solely responsible
for sa ...
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear
seats can be folded down.
Folding down the rear
seatbacks
1. Move the front seats forward.
2. Stow the rear armrest. (if
equipped).
3. Fold the seatback down while
pushing the seatback lock
release button.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
WARNING
Observe the follo ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check airbag sensor assy center connector
Disconnect negative (–) terminal cable from the battery, and wait at
least for 90 seconds.
check the connection of the airbag sensor assy center connectors.
2 Check air bag sensor assy center
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Connect the n ...


