Vehicles with power antennas may exhibit audible electrical noise on weak AM stations when
various electrical accessories (turn signals, rear defogger, cruise control, brakes, etc.) are operated.
Poor antenna grounding can cause this condition.
To eliminate or reduce the intensity of the noise, use the following repair procedure:
AM STATIC NOISE ON VEHICLES WITH POWER ANTENNASPage 1 of 2
OCTOBER 25, 1996
AUDIO
AU002±96
ALL MODELS
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Tune the radio to a strong, static±free AM
station and slowly move the tip of the
antenna mast forward and back
approximately 2 inches (Fig. 1). If static
noise is not heard, go to Step 2. If static
noise is heard during antenna movement,
replace the antenna mast and go to Step 3.
NOTE:Do not touch the antenna mast with
your bare hands. Use a glove or
nonmetallic object to move the
antenna. (If you touch the antenna
with your hands, you will change the
antenna sensitivity).
2. Remove the antenna mast and inspect the
base of the mast for corrosion and damage
(Fig. 2). Clean with 1500 grit sandpaper.
3. Remove the antenna assembly and inspect
the inner fender around the antenna hole
for corrosion (Fig. 3). Clean with 1500 grit
sandpaper.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Inspection
Area
AM STATIC NOISE ON VEHICLES WITH POWER ANTENNASPage 2 of 2
Teeth
OPCODE DESCRIPTION TIME OPN T1 T2
AU6001 Listed repair procedure 1.0 86300±XXXXX 76 73
(All items)
REPAIR PROCEDURE (Cont'd):
4. Remove the antenna spacer grommet at the
top of the antenna assembly and inspect for
corrosion (Fig. 4). Clean with 1500 grit
sandpaper.
5. Reinstall the antenna assembly. Be sure to
install the external antenna nut (escutcheon)
first. Then install the nut which holds the
assembly to the inner bracket (Fig. 5).
6. Check to make sure that the teeth on the
antenna spacer grommet make good contact
with the inner fender well (Fig. 6).
7. Inspect the antenna cable connection and
clean as necessary (Fig. 7). Reconnect the
antenna cable, the wire harness and the drain
hose.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Push1
Antenna
Inspection
Area
Fender
Inspection
Area
2
3
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AX001±00Title:
TOYOTA DINGHY" TOWING GUIDE
Models:
All Models
Technical Service
BULLETIN
March 17, 2000
The chart on the next page indicates which Toyota vehicles can be Dinghy towed (towed
with four wheels on the ground) behind a Motorhome.
CAUTION:
Dinghy towing a vehicle behind a Motorhome requires special towing equipment
and accessories. Please see your Motorhome Manufacturer / Service Outlet for
recommended towing equipment.
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
N/ANot Applicable to Warranty ±±±±
ACCESSORIES
Introduction
Warranty
Information