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Radio Poor Reception FM

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Test the radio for normal operation.

Is FM inoperative and the rest of the system operating properly?

Go to Step 2

System OK

2

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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Radio Poor Reception AM

Step

Action

Yes

No

1
  1. Unplug the antenna cable from the antenna.
  2. Connect the test antenna to the antenna cable.
  3. Test the AM radio reception.

Is the AM radio operating properly?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace the antenna.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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3
  1. Remove the radio from the instrument panel.
  2. Unplug the antenna cable from the radio.
  3. Plug the test antenna into the radio.
  4. Test the AM radio reception.

Is the AM radio operating properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the antenna cable between the radio and the antenna.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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5

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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