1996 TOYOTA TERCEL radio antenna

IN-14
- INTRODUCTIONFOR ALL OF VEHICLES
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2. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CAUTION:
If large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the converter, it may overheat and create a fire haz-
ard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions and explain them to your customer.
(a) Use only unleaded gasoline.
(b) Avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20 minutes.
(c) Avoid spark jump test.
(1) Perform spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible.
(2) While testing, never race the engine.
(d) Avoid prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression tests must be done as rapidly as possible.
(e) Do not run engine when fuel tank is nearly empty.
This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
(f) Avoid coasting with ignition turned off.
(g) Do not dispose of used catalyst along with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil.
3. IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
For vehicles with mobile communication systems such as two-way radios and cellular telephones, observe
the following precautions.
(1) Install the antenna as far as possible away from the ECU and sensors of the vehicle's electronic
system.
(2) Install the antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 in.) away from the ECU and sensors of the ve-
hicle's electronic systems. For details about ECU and sensors locations, refer to the section on
the applicable component.
(3) Avoid winding the antenna feeder together with other wiring as much as possible, and also avoid
running the antenna feeder parallel with other wire harnesses.
(4) Check that the antenna and feeder are correctly adjusted.
(5) Do not install powerful mobile communications system.
4. FOR USING OBD II SCAN TOOL OR TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER
CAUTION:
Observe the following items for safety reasons:

Before using the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester, the OBD II scan tool's instruc-
tion book or TOYOTA hand-held tester's operator manual should be read thoroughly.

Be sure to route all cables securely when driving with the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-
held tester connected to the vehicle. (i.e. Keep cables away from feet, pedals, steering wheel
and shift lever.)

Two persons are required when test driving with the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held
tester, one person to drive the vehicle and the other person to operate the OBD II scan tool or
TOYOTA hand-held tester.

The radio wave bands used in radio broadcasting are as follows:
Frequency
Designation
Radio wave
Modulation method
LF: Low frequency MF: Medium Frequency HF: High Frequency VHF: Very High FrequencyAmplitude modulationFrequency modulation 30 kHz
300 kHz3 MHz 30 MHz 300 MHz
LF
MFHFVHF
AM FM
BE1OT-01
BE2818
FM (Stereo)
FM (Monaural)
AM
BE2819
Fading
Ionosphere
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AUDIO SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
1. RADIO WAVE BAND
2. SERVICE AREA
There are great differences in the size of the service area for AM
and FM monaural. Sometimes FM stereo broadcasts cannot be
received even through AM comes in very clearly.
Not only does FM stereo have the smallest service area, but it
also picks up static and other types of interference (ºnoiseº)
easily.
3. RECEPTION PROBLEMS
Besides the problem of static, there are also the problems
called ºfadingº, ºmultipathº and ºfade outº. These problems are
caused not by electrical noise but by the nature of the radio
waves themselves.

Fading
Besides electrical interference, AM broadcasts are
also susceptible to other types of interference, es-
pecially at night. This is because AM radio waves
bounce off the ionosphere at night. These radio
waves then interfere with the signals from the same
transmitter that reach the vehicle's antenna directly.
This type of interference is called ºfadingº.

BE2820
Multipath
BE2821
Fade Out
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Example :
HeadCapstan
Pinch Roller BE-54
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Multipath
One type of interference caused by bouncing of ra-
dio waves off obstructions is called ºmultipathº. Mul-
tipath occurs when a signal from the broadcast
transmitter antenna bounces off buildings and
mountains and interferes with the signal that is re-
ceived directly.

Fade Out
Because FM radio waves are of higher frequencies
than AM radio waves, they bounce off buildings,
mountains, and other obstructions. For this reason,
FM signals often seem to gradually disappear or
fade away as the vehicle goes behind a building or
other obstructions. This is called ºfade outº.
4. Tape Player/Head Cleaning:
MAINTENANCE
(a) Raise the cassette door with your finger.
Next, using a pencil or similar object, push in the guide.
(b) Using a cleaning pen or cotton applicator soaked in clean-
er, clean the head surface, pinch rollers and capstans.

BE26T-01
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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTICE:
When replacing the internal mechanism (computer part) of the audio system, be careful that no part
of your body or clothing comes in contact with the terminals of the leads from the IC, etc. of the re-
placement part (spare part).
HINT:
This inspection procedure is a simple troubleshooting which should be carried out on the vehicle during sys-
tem operation and is prepared on the assumption of system component troubles (except for the wires and
connectors, etc.).
Always inspect the trouble taking the following items into consideration.

Open or short circuit of the wire harness

Connector or terminal connection fault
ProblemNo.
RadioNo power coming in.1
Power coming in, but radio not operating.2
Noise present, but AM - FM not operating.3
Either speaker does not work.4
Either AM or FM does not work.5
Reception poor (Volume faint).5
Few preset tuning bands.5
Sound quality poor.6
Cannot set station select button.7
Preset memory disappears.7
Tape PlayerCassette tape cannot be inserted.8
Cassette tape inserts, but no power.9
Power coming in, but tape player not operating.10
Either speaker does not work.11
Sound quality poor (Volume faint).12
Tape jammed, malfunction with tape speed or auto-reverse.13
APS, SKIP, RPT buttons not operating.14
Cassette tape will not eject.15
AntennaAntenna dose not fully extend or fully retract.16
Antenna - related.17
NoiseNoise produced by vibration or shock while driving.18
Noise produced when engine starts.19
The term ºAMº includes LW, MW and the term ºFMº includes UKW.

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U: Radio - Tape Player Unit
R: RadioEITHER AM OR FM DOES NOT WORK, RECEPTION
POOR (VOLUME FAINT ), FEW PRESET TUNING BANDS 5 Radio
Problem with radio wave signals or
locating? (See page BE-53).Poor signals, poor location.
Are both AM and FM defective?
Adjust antenna trimmer. Electronic Tuning
Radio?
Which band is poor?
Radio faulty.
Speaker faulty.R Radio faulty.
U Radio assembly faulty.
If radio side faulty. Go to No.23
Is tape player operating normally?Ye s
No
No Yes
Ye sFM
AM
R
U
Ye s
NoU Radio assembly faulty.
R Radio faulty.
U Radio assembly faulty.NoYe s
R
U Temporarily install another speaker.
Functions OK?No BE-60
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