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± BODY ELECTRICALAUDIO SYSTEM
2497 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
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 was 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
For audio systems with anti±theft system, troubleshooting items marked ( * ) indicate that ºTrou-
bleshooting for ANTI±THEFT SYSTEMº should be carried out first.
ProblemNo.
RadioRadio not operating when power switch turned to 'ON'.1
Display indicates when power switch turned to 'ON', but no sound (including
'noise') is produced.2
Noise present, but AM ± FM not operating.3
Any speaker does not work.4
Any AM or FM does not work.5
Few preset turning bands.5
Reception poor.6
Sound quality poor.7
Preset memory disappears.8
Tape PlayerCassette tape cannot be inserted.9
Cassette tape inserted, but no power.10
Power coming in, but tape player not operating.11
Any speaker does not work.12
Sound quality poor.13
Tape jammed, malfunction with tape speed or auto±reverse.14
Cassette tape will not eject.15
CD PlayerCD cannot be inserted.16
CD inserted, but no power.17
Power coming in, but CD player not operating.18
Sound jumps.19
Sound quality poor (Volume faint).20
Any speaker does not work.21
CD will not be ejected.22
Power AmplifierNo power coming in.23
Power coming in, but power amplifier not operating.24
Any speaker does not work.25
NoiseNoise occurs26
Noise produced by vibration or shock while driving.27
Noise produced when engine starts.28
The term ºAMº includes LW,MW and SW, and the term ºFWº includes UKW.
