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Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check If Radio Auto-Search Functions Properly 
    1. Check if the radio auto-search function properly.
      1. Perform the auto-research of the radio and check that the operation is normal.

        Standard: malfunction disappear. 

    1. NG : GO TO STEP   5 
    2. OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 
  2. Press Eject And Check Operation 
    1. Press EJECT and check the operation.
      1. Press the CD EJECT switch of the radio receiver assembly for 2 sec. or more to see if the CD is ejected.

        Standard: CD is ejected 

      NOTE:
      • If the CD is not ejected, send the vehicle for repair.
      • Do not try top draw it out by force.
    1. NG : CHECK AND REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSY 
    2. OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 
  3. Check If A Proper CD Is Inserted 
    1. Check that a proper CD is inserted.
      1. Make sure that the CD is a normal music CD, and that there is no deformation, flaw, stain, burr and other defects on the CD.

        Standard: Normal music CD. 

      NOTE:
      • Translucent or different-shaped CD cannot be played.
      • CD-ROM for personal computers (with music recorded in) and recorded CD-R may not be played.
      • Playing an 8-cm CD does not require an adapter.
    1. NG : CD FAULTY 
    2. OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 
  4. Replace CD With Another And Recheck 
    1. Replace the CD with another and recheck.
      1. Replace the faulty CD with normal one to see if the same trouble occurs again.

        Standard: The operation returns to be normal. 

    1. OK : CD FAULTY 
    2. NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 
  5. Inspect Radio Receiver Assy 
    1. Remove the radio receiver assy with connectors with still connected.
      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminal GND Of Radio Receiver Assy And Body Ground
      G02822296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check voltage.
      1. Measure voltage between terminals +B, ACC and GND of radio receiver assy at each conditions, as shown in the chart.

      Standard: 

      Fig 2: Radio Receiver Assembly Connector Terminals Voltage Check Reference Table
      G02822295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check continuity.
      1. Check that the continuity exists between terminal GND of radio receiver assy and body ground.

        Standard: Continuity exists. 

    1. OK : CHECK AND REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSY 
    2. NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR