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Inspection Procedure 14

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 14: Noise Appears During Vibration or Shocks

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1 Check the fit of antenna feeder cable

Q:
Is the antenna feeder cable fitted securely?

YES: Go to Step 2

NO: Ensure that the antenna base and the radio and CD player or radio, CD player and CD changer are fitted securely Check that there is no noise




STEP 2 Check radio and CD player connector C-111 or radio, CD player and CD changer connector C- 111, C- 116, C-117 and amplifier connector C-113, C-114 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector

Q: Are radio and CD player connector C-111 or radio, CD player and CD changer connector C- 111, C- 116, C-117 and amplifier connector C-113, C-114 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 3

NO: Repair or replace the component(s) Refer to Harness Connector Inspection Check that there is no noise

STEP 3 Check that noise appears when the radio switch is turned on while the vehicle is stopped and the radio is tapped while tuned away from a station

NOTE: Body static electricity from the shock absorber rubber bushings used to prevent vibration, tires, etc occurs because of separation from the ground, causing a buzzing noise Since no measures can be taken to discharge the static electricity of the vehicle body Check that there is no noise

Q: Does noise appear when the radio switch is turned on while the vehicle is stopped and the radio is tapped while tuned away from a station?

YES: Go to Step 4

NO: It may be static electricity noise

STEP 4 Verify that the radio is correctly grounded

Q: Is the radio correctly grounded?

YES: Go to Step 5

NO: Check that there is no noise

STEP 5 Check by replacing radio and CD player or radio, CD player and CD changer

Q: Do the other radio and CD player or radio, CD player and CD changer work normally?

YES: Either repair or replace the original radio and CD player or radio, CD player and CD changer Check that there is no noise

NO: Either repair or replace the antenna assembly Check that there is no noise