Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - AUDIO / VISUAL

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CHECK RADIO RECEIVER

INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER

CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

CHECK RADIO RECEIVER

CHECK GLASS ANTENNA

CHECK ANTENNA CORD

REPLACE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA

AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM - Radio Broadcast cannot be Received or Poor Reception

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1.CHECK RADIO RECEIVER

Check the radio's automatic station search function.


Move the vehicle to a location where radio wave reception is possible.

Check the radio's automatic station search function by activating it.

  • OK:
  • The radio's automatic station search function works properly.
OK
REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
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2.INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER
Audio And Visual System - Radio Broadcast Cannot Be Received Or Poor Reception. AUDIO / VISUAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disconnect the radio receiver connector J66.

Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

  • Standard voltage:
  • Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
    ANT - Body groundEngine SW on (IG),
    Radio SW ON    		10 to 14 V
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REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
OK
3.CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

Check optional components (sun-shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).


Check if any optional components, such as sun-shade film or telephone antenna that may decrease reception capacity, are installed.

  • OK:
  • Optional components are installed.
  • NOTICE:
  • Do not remove any optional components installed by the customer without his or her consent.
OK
REMOVE OPTIONAL COMPONENTS AND CHECK AGAIN (SEE NOTICE ABOVE)
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4.CHECK RADIO RECEIVER
Audio And Visual System - Radio Broadcast Cannot Be Received Or Poor Reception. AUDIO / VISUAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Preparation for check


Remove the antenna plug from the radio receiver.

Check for noise


Turn the engine switch on (ACC) with the radio receiver connector connected.

Turn the radio on and put into AM mode.

Place a screwdriver, thin wire, or other metal object on the radio receiver's antenna jack and check that noise can be heard from the speaker.

  • OK:
  • Noise occurs.
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REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
OK
5.CHECK GLASS ANTENNA
Audio And Visual System - Radio Broadcast Cannot Be Received Or Poor Reception. AUDIO / VISUAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Check for continuity of the antenna.

  • HINT:
  • Check for continuity at the center of each antenna wire as shown in the illustration.
  • NOTICE:
  • When cleaning the glass, wipe it in the direction of the wire with a soft dry cloth. Take care not to damage the wire. Do not use detergents or glass cleaners with abrasive ingredients. When measuring voltage, wrap a piece of tin foil around the tip of the negative probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger, as shown in the illustration.
  • OK:
  • There is continuity in the antenna.
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REPAIR GLASS ANTENNA
OK
6.CHECK ANTENNA CORD

Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver and antenna.

Measure the resistance between the antenna cord's inner conductor and radio receiver to check for an open circuit in the antenna cord.

  • Standard resistance:
  • Below 1 Ω

Measure the resistance between the antenna cord's inner conductor and body ground to check for a short circuit in the antenna cord.

  • Standard resistance:
  • 10 kΩ or higher
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REPLACE ANTENNA CORD
OK
7.REPLACE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA

Replace the amplifier antenna and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally.

  • OK:
  • Radio broadcasts can be received.
OK
END
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REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
LEXUS IS250, IS220d / GSE20 ALE20
AUDIO / VISUAL
Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20
AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM