Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received
NOTICE:
- Some satellite radio broadcasts require payment. A contract must be made between a satellite radio company and the user. If the contract expires, it will not be possible to listen to the broadcast.
- After replacing the stereo component tuner assembly of vehicles subscribed to pay-type satellite radio broadcasts, XM radio ID registration is necessary (w/ SDARS System).
CHECK SURROUNDINGS
(a) Check if the vehicle is in an environment where reception is difficult due to something blocking the area above the vehicle.
Text in Illustration *a |
Example |
*b |
In a tunnel |
*c |
In a building |
*d |
Under an overpass |
*e |
On a forest or tree-lined path |
*f |
Between tall buildings |
*g |
Under a cliff or overhang |
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HINT:
If the area above the vehicle is blocked, such as when in a building or tunnel, reception may not be possible.
OK:
Area above vehicle is not blocked.
| NG | ![]() | END (MOVE VEHICLE TO LOCATION WHERE RECEPTION IS BETTER) |
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CHECK RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check if CH001 (free broadcast) can be received.
OK:
CH001 can be received.
| NG | ![]() | GO TO STEP 6 |
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CHECK DISPLAY SETTING
(a) Check the display screen.
Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
"Updating" is displayed |
A |
"-----" is displayed |
B |
None of the displays above are shown |
C |
| B | ![]() | THERE IS NO SONG/PROGRAM TITLE OR ARTIST NAME/FEATURE ASSOCIATED WITH CHANNEL AT THAT TIME |
| C | ![]() | GO TO STEP 6 |
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CHECK CONTRACT CONDITIONS
(a) Check if the pay-type contract has been extended, or if the contract period has ended.
OK:
Pay-type contract is valid.
| NG | ![]() | TO RECEIVE PAY-TYPE BROADCASTS, CONTRACT MUST BE MADE WITH SATELLITE RADIO COMPANY |
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PERFORM ACTIVATION REFRESH
(a) Perform activation refresh by referring to the satellite radio company web site (https://care.siriusxm.com/retailrefresh_view.action).
OK:
Malfunction disappears.
HINT:
The XM radio ID that is necessary to perform activation refresh is displayed when CH000 is selected on the satellite radio.
| OK | ![]() | END |
| NG | ![]() | PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
CHECK DISPLAY
(a) Check the display screen.
Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
"SAT Ck Antenna" is displayed |
A |
"SAT No Signal" is displayed |
B |
"Loading" is displayed |
B |
"SAT Ch Off Air" is displayed |
C |
After "SAT Ch Unavail" is displayed, display automatically switches to CH001 |
D |
None of the displays above are shown |
E |
| B | ![]() | END (MOVE VEHICLE TO LOCATION WHERE RECEPTION IS BETTER) |
| C | ![]() | CHANNEL IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING BROADCAST. BROADCAST CAN BE LISTENED TO OR VIEWED WHEN IT IS BACK ON AIR. (CONFIRM WITH RADIO STATION) |
| D | ![]() | CHANNEL BROADCAST HAS ENDED (CONFIRM WITH RADIO STATION) |
| E | ![]() | GO TO STEP 12 |
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INSPECT NO. 3 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Replace the No. 3 antenna cord sub-assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally (See page
).
OK:
Radio broadcasts can be received normally.
| OK | ![]() | END |
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INSPECT NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Replace the antenna No. 2 cord sub-assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally (See page
).
OK:
Radio broadcasts can be received normally.
| OK | ![]() | END |
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REPLACE SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
(a) Replace the satellite radio antenna assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally (See page
).
OK:
Radio broadcasts can be received normally.
| OK | ![]() | END |
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REPLACE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
(a) Replace the No. 2 instrument panel wire and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally (See page
).
OK:
Radio broadcasts can be received normally.
| OK | ![]() | END |
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REPLACE STEREO COMPONENT TUNER ASSEMBLY
(a) Replace the stereo component tuner assembly and check if radio broadcasts can be received normally (See page
).
OK:
Radio broadcasts can be received normally.
| OK | ![]() | END |
| NG | ![]() | PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
CONFIRM CURRENTLY SELECTED CHANNEL
(a) Confirm if CH000 is currently selected.
OK:
CH000 is selected.
| OK | ![]() | END (CH000 HAS NO SOUND. SELECT ANOTHER CHANNEL.) |
| NG | ![]() | PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
Test yourself
A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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