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There is noise but no reception for both AM and FM or no sound from AM, or no sound from FM.
Example: in an underground garage or
Is proper performance
hicle is moved?
tt
Is the antenna completely extended?
YesNo
Check the antenna itself.-W (Refer to E-l, 2.)
Does tuning solve the problem?
Yes
NO
tNoAre the antenna plug and radio unit properly connected?
Yes
- Reconnect1Does the problem disappear if connected to another radio?
No
Repair or replace radio.1t
Repair or replace the antenna.
(Refer to E-l, 2.)
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Is proper performance’obtained when the ve-pziT---wm
4tIs the antenna completely extended?
YesNoCheck the antenna itself.
(Refer to E-l, 2.)
t
NoYes
Is the problem limited to the reception of a specific radio station yes)Electrical field condition related*.from a specific position?(multipath noise or fading noise)
No
iIs the antenna plug properly connected to the unit?
Yes
Ensure proper connection.Does the problem disappear when a different radio is connected?Repair or replace radio.
Repair or replace the antenna.
(Refer to E-l, 2.)
*For multipath noise and fading noise prob-
lems, refer to P.64-167.
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1 B-5Distortion on AM or on both AM and FM.Are the speaker cords in contact with the cone paper?
NoRemove cords away from cone
pa-per.Remove the speakers and check for tom cone paper or foreign objects.
INoRepair or replace speakers.
iCheck for deformation with speaker installed.
No
Yes- Install speaker securely.
\ Repair or replace radio.j
B-6Distortion on FM onlyDoes the distortion persist when the radio is tuned to another
Nostation?
Yes
)- Due to weak electrical field of radiostation
YesDoes distortion increase or decrease when the vehicle is moved? ,
/ NoDue to multipath noise
1
1Repair or replace radio.
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B-7Too few automatic select stations.
tIs the antenna completely extended?
YesNo1Check theantennaitself.Is the antenna plug properly connected to the equipment?
Yes
Ensure proper connection.Does the equipment work properly if the radio is changed?
Repair or replace radio.
B-8lnsuff icient memory (preset stations are erased).Is multi-purpose fuse No. 19 blown or is the circuit open?
NoReplace fuse or repair harness.
Disconnect and check the connector at the rear of the radio. Is the memory
backup (battery) power beina supplied?Repair harness..-IYes
tRepair or replace radio.
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C-lCassette tape will not be inserted.Are there any foreign objects in the cassette player?/NoRemove the object(s)”
“1Attempting to force a foreign object (e g.. a coin or clip, etc.) out
of the cassette player may damage the mechanism. The player
should be taken to a service dealer for repair.
Does the cassette player work if another tape is inserted?
NoReplace tape
**
*2Ensure that the tape label is not that the tape itself tape of C-120
or greater length often get caught in the mechanism and should
not be used.
Repair or replace cassette player.
C-2No sound (even after a tape has been inserted).Is multi-purpose fuse No. 4 blown or is the circuit open?
NoYes
- Replace fuse or repair harness.
+Is connector at rear of radio connected tightly?
YesNo
- Connect connector firmly.
Disconnect connector at rear of radio. Is ACC power being supplied to the
yesPW Repair or replace caSSette player.
radio?
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C-3No sound from one speaker.t
YesReplace the cassette player and check again.
NoRepair or replace cassette player.
thespeaker harness for conductance.___c It conducts electricity but isshorted out.
+Check the speaker for conductance.
NoRepair speaker harness and ensureproper connection of relay connectors.
tRepair or replace speaker.
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Sound quality is poor, or sound is weak.
Yes
,/lEnsure that the tape label is not loose, that the tape itself is not
deformed and that the tape is tightly wound.
l
Tapes of C-i 20 or greater length often get caught in the mechanismand should not be used.
Yes
No
ccl
tIs proper operation obtained when thecaYes/No
1 Repair or replace speaker.1c-5
Cassette tape will not be ejected.
The problems covered here are all the result of the use of a bad tape (deformed or not properly tightened)
or of a malfunction of the cassette player itself. Malfunctions involving the tape becoming caught in themechanism and ruining the case are also possible, and attempting to force the tape out of the player
can cause damage to the mechanism. The player should be taken to a service dealer for repair.
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C-6Uneven revolution. Tape speed is fast or slow.
NoYesAre there any foreign objects inside the cassette player?
Remove foreign object(s).
No
Is the head or capstan roller dirty?
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No
j Reoair or replace cassette olaver.
Yes
C-7Automatic search does not work.IDoes the MSS (automatic search) button” depress properly?
YesButton improperly operated.
1Yesc Tape used is bad.
Nol l
lWhen the time between songs on a tape is less than three seconds,or when there is a three second period in the middle of a song in
which the volume level is extremely low, the automatic search function
*2may not work properly.
lEnsure that the tape label is not loose, that the tape itself is not deformedand that the tape is tightly wound. Also, tapes of C-120 or greater
length often get caught in the mechanism and should not be used.
t1 Repair or replace the cassette player.
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