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:
Listening to an iPod
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers. Press
until “iPod” is displayed.
Connecting an iPod
Control panel
1 Power
2 Volume
3 Fast-forward or reverse
4 Repeat play
5 Shuffle playback
6 Select an iPod menu/song or display song list
7 Displays text mess ...
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect drive belt
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords,
etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the
missing chunks from the ribs are found on the belt, it should be
replaced.
2 ...
Replacement
1. Remove front door scuff plate rh
Using a screwdriver, remove the front door scuff plate rh.
Hint:
tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove front door scuff plate lh
Remove rear door scuff plate rh
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear door scuff plate rh.
Hint:
tap ...