Poor radio reception
Read the instructions below then
start the fault diagnostic procedure.
Symptom: Poor radio reception.
The cassette player and CD player work normally.
Fault symptoms
Poor radio reception.
The cassette player and CD player work normally.
Probable cause of fault
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The main unit is not properly inserted in the radio compartment.
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The antenna cable is poorly connected into the radio compartment/main unit.
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Poor coaxial cable connection.
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The antenna amplifier's power supply (trigger voltage) or ground connection is faulty.
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Break in glass antenna (rear window) 4D, or rear side window 5D.
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Bad connection between the antenna amplifier and glass antenna.
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Diagnostic help
Note that the glass-mounted mobile phone antenna on the rear window can cause a deterioration in radio reception.
Checking the wiring harness
Jiggle the wiring harness at several points and in different directions to check if there are intermittent breaks and short-circuits in the leads. Observe the multimeter, test lamp or diagnostic instrument during the test.
