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Radio Broadcast cannot be Received or Poor Reception [12/2017 - 08/2019]: Procedure

  1. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the radio automatic station search function.
      1. Check the radio automatic station search function by activating it.

        Result

        Result Proceed to
        Automatic station search function does not stop A
        Automatic station search function stops on a station B

    Result: 

    REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 
    1. Check if any optional components that may decrease reception capacity, such as sunshade film or a telephone antenna, are installed.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Optional components are not installed A
      Optional components are installed B
      NOTE:

      Do not remove optional components without the permission of the customer.

    Result: 

    REMOVE OPTIONAL COMPONENTS AND CHECK AGAIN (SEE NOTICE ABOVE) 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Preparation for check
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      1. Disconnect the RA radio receiver assembly connector.
    2. Check for noise
      1. Turn the engine switch on (ACC) with the radio receiver assembly connector connected.
      2. Turn the radio receiver assembly on and enter AM mode.
      3. Place a screwdriver, thin wire or other metal object on the radio receiver assembly antenna jack and check that noise can be heard from the speakers.

        OK

        Noise can be heard from the speakers.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the RA radio receiver assembly connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      *a Component without harness connected
      (Radio Receiver Assembly)

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      RA-5 (ANT+) - Body ground Engine switch on (ACC)
      Radio switch on and FM or AM selected
      11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. REPLACE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the antenna cord sub-assembly with a new or known good one and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      w/ Rear No. 2 Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - 08/2019]

      w/o Rear No. 2 Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  6

  6. REPLACE NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly with a new or known good one and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      w/ Rear No. 2 Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - 08/2019]

      w/o Rear No. 2 Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK
      (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
      B
      OK
      (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat (w/ SDARS System))
      C
      OK
      (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat (w/o SDARS System))
      D

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    See step  12

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. REPLACE NO. 3 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the No. 3 antenna cord sub-assembly with a new or known good one and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

  8. REPLACE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the rear spoiler sub-assembly with a new or known good one and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - ]

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019] 

  9. REPLACE NO. 6 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the No. 6 antenna cord sub-assembly with a new or known good one and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - 08/2019]

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  10

  10. REPLACE NO. 3 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the No. 3 antenna cord sub-assembly with a new or known good one and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  11

  11. REPLACE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the rear spoiler sub-assembly with a new or known good one and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - ]

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019] 

  12. REPLACE NO. 5 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the No. 5 antenna cord sub-assembly with a new or known good one and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - 08/2019]

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  13

  13. REPLACE NO. 3 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the No. 3 antenna cord sub-assembly with a new or known good one and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]

      OK

      Radio broadcasts can be received normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]