INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
NOISE CONDITION
Check from which direction the noise comes.
Front No. 1 speaker LH
Front No. 1 speaker RH
Rear No. 1 speaker LH
Rear No. 1 speaker RH
Front No. 2 speaker LH
Front No. 2 speaker RH
| OK |
|---|
| The location of the noise source can be determined. |
| NG |
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| OK |
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CHECK SPEAKERS
Check the installation conditions of the speaker units that are located near the noise source and that there are no cracks, scratches, deformation or other malfunctions.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| A speaker is installed incorrectly | A |
| Foreign objects are in the speaker | B |
| A speaker cone is broken | C |
| No malfunction is found | D |
| A |
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REINSTALL SPEAKER |
| B |
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REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECT |
| C |
|
REPLACE SPEAKER |
| D |
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CHECK NOISE CONDITIONS
Check the noise condition.
Tech Tips
The radio has a noise prevention function to reduce noise when listening to the radio. If a loud noise occurs, check whether the ground at the antenna mounting base and the noise prevention unit are installed and wired correctly.
| Condition Under Which Noise Occurs | Noise Source |
|---|---|
| Noise increases when the accelerator pedal is depressed, but stops when the engine is stopped. | Generator |
| Noise occurs during A/C or heater operation. | Blower motor |
| Noise occurs when the horn switch is pressed and released or when pressed and held. | Horn |
| Noise occurs synchronously with the blink of the turn signal. | Flasher |
| Noise occurs during window washer operation. | Washer |
| Noise occurs during wiper operation. | Wiper |
| Noise occurs when the brake pedal is depressed. | Stop light switch |
| Others | Static electricity |
Tech Tips
In the left column of the chart, find the situation that matches the customer complaint. Then, in the right column, find the part that is causing the noise. Check the noise filter on or for the part.
To save time and avoid a misdiagnosis, first make sure that the noise is not coming from outside the vehicle.
Noise should be removed in descending order of loudness.
Setting the radio to a frequency where no signal is received may make recognition of the noise problem easier.
| OK |
|---|
| The noise source cannot be determined. |
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE NOISE SOURCE |
| OK |
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PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here