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DID9M±01
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Example :
HeadCapstan
Pinch Roller
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± DIAGNOSTICSAUDIO SYSTEM
DI±1959
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Compact Disc (hereafter called ºCDº) Players use a laser beam pick±up to read the digital signals recorded
on the CD and reproduce analog signals of the music, etc. 4.7 in. (12 cm) and 3.2 in. (8 cm) discs are available
for the CD player.
HINT:
Never disassemble or apply oil to any part of the player unit. Do not insert any object other than a disc, into
the CD player.
NOTICE:
CD players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure. Be sure
to operate the player correctly as instructed.
2. MAINTENANCE
Tape Player / Head Cleaning:
(a) Raise the cassette door with your finger.
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.
3. MAINTENANCE
CD Player / Disc Cleaning:
If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping the surface from
the center to outside in a radial directions with a soft cloth.
NOTICE:
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti±static pre-
servative.
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I28193
AVC±LANStereo Component
Amplifier Assy Radio Receiver Assy
(Resistor 60 to 80 W)
Example : DI±1960
± DIAGNOSTICSAUDIO SYSTEM
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4. OUTLINE OF AVC±LAN
(a) What is AVC±LAN?
AVC±LAN is the abbreviation for Audio Visual Communication±Local Area Network. This is a unified
standard co±developed by 6 audio manufacturers associated with Toyota Motor Corporation.
The unified standard includes signals, such as audio, visual and signals for switch indication and com-
munication.
(b) Objectives
Recently development in car audio systems has been rapid and functions have been changed drasti-
cally. The conventional system has been switched to a multi±media type such as a navigation system.
At the same time customers wants to upgrade their audio systems. This is the factor that lies behind
this standardization.
The concrete objectives are explained below.
(1) When products by different manufacturers were combined together, malfunctions such as sound
failure occurred. This problem can be solved by standardization of signals.
(2) Various types of after market products are available.
(3) In general, a new product developed by a particular manufacturer could not be used due to a
lack of compatibility with other manufacturer's products. By developing this new standard, users
can enjoy a range of compatible products from different manufacturers.
HINT:
When +B short or GND short is detected in the AVC±LAN circuit, communication stops, and the audio
system will not function.
When the audio system is not equipped with a navigation system, the audio head unit is the master
unit. When the audio system is equipped with a navigation system, the multi±display is the master unit.
The radio receiver assy is equipped with a resistor (60 to 80 W) for communication.
All car audio systems using an AVC±LAN circuit have a diagnostic function.
Each unit has its own specified number called a physical address (three±digit number). Numbers are
also allotted to each function, which are called logical addresses (two±digit number).
5. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(a) Components in the audio system communicate with each other through the AVC±LAN. (Radio receiver
with CD changer control function)
(b) When a short circuit or circuit breakdown occurs in the AVC±LAN circuit, the audio system does not
operate normally due to the communication cutoff.
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Main AVC±LAN:
(*1)
(*2, 3)Multi±display
Controller (*2)
Rear Seat Audio
Controller (*3) Radio
Receiver Assy Stereo
Component
Amplifier
Sub AVC±LAN:
(*2)
(*2)
Disc
Player
Controller
(*2) Television
Display Assy (*2)
*1: Separate Type Amplifier
*2: w/ RSE System
*3: w/ RSA System
± DIAGNOSTICSAUDIO SYSTEM
DI±1961
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6. DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
(a) The audio system has diagnostic function (The diagnostic result is displayed on the LCD of the radio
receiver assy). (Radio receiver with CD changer control function)
(b) The component code (physical address), or three±digit number (in hexadecimal) is set for each com-
ponent comprising AVC±LAN.
(c) The logical address, or two±digit number (in hexadecimal) is set for each function and component unit
in each component.
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DID9N±01
Vehicle brought into a workshop
3. Check the diagnostic trouble codes
DTC is not output (Go to step 5)
4. Diagnostic trouble code chart.
Go to step 6
6. Circuit inspection and part inspection
8. Perform confirmation test
ENDItems inside
are titles of pages in this manual,
with the page number in the bottom portion. See
the pages for detailed explanations.
P. DI±1974
P. DI±1990 ± DI±2042 P. DI±1979 1. Customer problem analysis
P. DI±1963
(a) Interview and confirm the trouble.
(1) Confirm the condition of the trouble.
(a) Basic inspection
(1) Check the battery voltage. 2. Basic inspection.
Standard: 11 to 14 V
(b) Check the power supply to the radio receiver assy.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
(2) Check whether or not the display appears on the radio receiver assy.Display does not appear (Proceed to problem
symptom table)
Display appears
DTC is output
5. Problem symptoms table
P. DI±1967
7. Identification of problem
P. DI±1967 DI±1962
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HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
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DID9O±01
AUDIO SYSTEM Check Sheet
Inspector 's name:
Customer 's NameVIN
Production Date
Licence Plate No.
Odometer Reading / /km
mile
Frequency of Problem Occurrence / /
Constant Intermittent ( Times a day) Brought±in Date
Date of First Occurrence
Problem
Symptom
Radio
Radio receiver assyParts name
DTC (1st time).DTC (2nd time). Switch
Noise CD
Stereo component amplifier assy
DTC
Check
Multi±display controller
Rear seat audio controller
± DIAGNOSTICSAUDIO SYSTEM
DI±1963
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CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK
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DID9P±01
30 kHz 300 kHz 3 MHz 30 MHz 300 MHz
LF MF HF VHF
AM FM
Frequency modulation Frequency
Designation
Radio wave
Modulation Amplitude modulation
BE2818
FM (Stereo)
FM (Monaural)
AM
BE2819
Ionosphere Phasing DI±1964
± DIAGNOSTICSAUDIO SYSTEM
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
IDENTIFICATION OF NOISE SOURCE
1. RADIO WAVE BAND
The radio wave bands used in radio broadcasting are as follows:
LF: Low Frequency
MF: Medium Frequency
HF: High Frequency
VHF: Very High Frequency
2. SERVICE AREA
There is a great difference in the size of the service areas for
AM and FM broadcasting. Sometimes an FM stereo broadcast
cannot be received even though AM can be received very clear-
ly.
FM stereo has the smaller service area, it also picks up static
and other types of interference (ºnoiseº) easily.
3. RECEPTION PROBLEMS
HINT:
Besides the problem of static, there are other problems, such as ºphasingº, ºmultipathº and ºfade outº. These
problems are caused not by electrical noise but by the nature of the radio waves themselves.
(a) Phasing
Besides electrical interference, AM broadcasts are also
susceptible to other types of interference, especially at
night. This is because AM radio waves bounce off the ion-
osphere at night. These radio waves then interfere with
the signals that reach the vehicle's antenna directly from
the same transmitter. This type of interference is called
ºphasingº.
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BE2820
Multipath
BE2821
Fade Out
± DIAGNOSTICSAUDIO SYSTEM
DI±1965
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(b) Multipath
Interference caused by reflection of radio waves against
obstructions is called ºMultipathº. Multipath occurs when
radio signals emitted from the broadcast transmitter an-
tenna are reflected against tall buildings or mountains
and interferes with other signals which are to be received
directly.
(c) Fade Out
FM radio wave tends to be reflected against obstructions
such as tall buildings or mountains because FM frequen-
cy is higher than AM. For this reason, FM signals often
seem to gradually disappear or fade away as the vehicle
goes behind those obstructions. This phenomenon is
called ºfade outº.
4. NOISE PROBLEMS
It is very important for technicians to clearly understand a customer's claim about noise. Use the following
table to diagnose the phenomena.
Radio waveCondition in which noise occursProbable cause
Noise occurs at a specific place.Strong possibility of foreign noise.
AM
Noise occurs when listening to faint broadcasting.The same program may be broadcasted from some local sta-
tions. If the program is the same, one of those may be tuned
in.
Noise occurs only at night.Strong possibility of beat from a distant broadcasting.
FMNoise occurs at a specific place during driving.Strong possibility of multipath noise and fading noise caused
by changes of FM frequency.
HINT:
If the condition when the noise occurs does not meet any of the above, find out the cause based on ºRecep-
tion Problemsº. Refer to the description about Multipath and Phasing mentioned previously.
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DI±1966
± DIAGNOSTICSAUDIO SYSTEM
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5. Identify the condition in which the noise occurs, and check the noise filter on the related part.
Condition in which noise occursNoise Source
Depressing the acceleration pedal increases the noise, and stopping the
engine stops the noise immediately.Generator
Noise occurs during A/C or the heater operation.Blower motor
Rapid acceleration while driving on an unpaved road or after the ignition
switch is turned on makes noise.Fuel pump
Pressing and then releasing the horn switch, and keeping pressing the horn
switch makes unusual noise.Horn
Quiet noise is heard while the engine is running, but stops with the engine.Ignition
Noise occurs synchronously with the turn signal flash.Flasher
Noise occurs during window washer operation.Washer
Noise occurs while the engine is running, and it continues even after the en-
gine stops.Engine coolant temperature sensor
Noise occurs during wiper operation.Wiper
Noise occurs when the brake pedal is depressed.Stop light switch
Others.Static electricity stored on the vehicle
Reference:
Make sure first that there is no noise from outside. Failing to do so makes the noise source detec-
tion difficult and leads to misdiagnosis.
The noise should be removed in descending order of loudness.
Tuning the radio so that no station is received wakes the noise more noticeable, making the rec-
ognition of the phenomenon easier.