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162 messages,  Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 6:14 AM

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Re: My 2009 Corolla radio [ljaa] by mantech
Aug 11, 2009 (4:51 pm)
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Replying to: ljaa (Aug 10, 2009 6:17 pm)

Your radio requires a calibration or RF alignment, something to do with this coil or digital RF range sensitivity. Usually symptoms happen when you are around 10 or greater miles away. My Matrix 09 has AM reception problem. When I drive close below transmission or power lines it gives me a humming noise. But yours is very similar to Aveo5, If I'm away from the metro area, sounds staticity, muffled sound so crappy. Better take it to electronic technician specialized in Radio Communication. Toyota should replaced it anyway (If it's under warranty)
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Re: My 2009 Corolla radio [iandude] by mvechicle
Aug 17, 2009 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: iandude (Jul 30, 2009 12:12 am)

I also recently purchased a 2010 Corolla. I booked an appointment with the Toyota dealership service department in regards to poor radio reception. They checked the antenna & wiring, no problems. They replaced the radio, and still there is poor reception & static. I had the mechanic sit in the car and listen to the radio and he agreed that the reception is bad. Advised that I drive it away from the dealership and see if I get better reception on this new radio in other parts of the city. I don't. At some point I will take the car back to the dealership, but I don't have much hope that there will be a solution. Perhaps the radios in the Toyota Corollas are of poor quality. I have a friend who bought a 2009 Corolla, same problem.
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Re: My 2009 Corolla radio [mvechicle] by terceltom
Aug 17, 2009 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: mvechicle (Aug 17, 2009 10:00 am)

An upgrade from the standard radio package to the JBL 400watt sound system provides 8 speakers, multiple C.D. player, satellite radio and blue tooth phone. Most of all this system really rocks as the volume can be turned very high with very minimal distortion. Tuning this radio to A.M. or F.M. is excellent as well. It was well worth the extra cost.
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2005 Corolla Audio system by stenic
Sep 10, 2009 (2:39 am)
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Hi all. Thanks to tomgee and imdante for the instructions on removing the audio systems I've got mine out from my 2005 Corolla.
 
My problem was that there appeared to be no power to the audio system. I checked the fuses but they all seem ok and the other itmes that share that fuse (internal lights etc... as I understand it) all worked fine.
 
I wondered of the power cable was loose (my electrics had been repaired after a previous frying - don't ask) but on removal of the audio the power cable was fine.
 
So, before I go and buy a new system can any one think of a reason my whole audio unit is not working?
 
By that I mean no display, no clock, no mpg, no CD playing (and one stuck in the tray), no radio etc... Nada.
 
Any ideas?
 
Thanks,
 
Steve
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Re: 2005 Corolla Audio system [stenic] by terceltom
Sep 10, 2009 (5:06 am)
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Replying to: stenic (Sep 10, 2009 2:39 am)

Before buying a new system did you eliminate the possibility that there is no power to the system as you first thought? How about checking the connector with a volt meter?
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Re: 2005 Corolla Audio system [terceltom] by stenic
Sep 11, 2009 (3:06 am)
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Replying to: terceltom (Sep 10, 2009 5:06 am)

Good shout.
 
I've got a voltmeter and assuming I've got the right wires - from another site :
2006 Toyota Corolla Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/White
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Gray
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
 
I get 12 volts from the Constant to the ground wire with the ignition on so I guess there is power to it.
 
Regards
 
Steve
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Re: 2005 Corolla Audio system [stenic] by terceltom
Sep 11, 2009 (6:44 am)
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Replying to: stenic (Sep 11, 2009 3:06 am)

Well at least you can shop comfortably knowing that it is your system that has the problem. Good luck and enjoy your new system when you get it.
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Re: My 2009 Corolla radio [mvechicle] by 2010matrix
Dec 01, 2009 (12:11 pm)
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Replying to: mvechicle (Aug 17, 2009 10:00 am)

I have a similar problem. I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix. I have had very poor radio reception from the day I drove it off the lot. The dealer took it apart and checked the radio, wiring, etc. and can find no fault with it. It's bad enough that listening to the radio is just annoying and I end up turning it off. I was considering trying an aftermarket, longer-style antenna to see it that makes any difference. If anyone finds a solution, please post it! Thanks.
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Re: My 2009 Corolla radio [2010matrix] by dotcom1
Dec 02, 2009 (6:14 am)
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Replying to: 2010matrix (Dec 01, 2009 12:11 pm)

I don't know about the Matrix but the Corolla's (2009) antennas are mounted in the rear window blended in with the rear window defroster and that is why they do not recieve very well especially AM. I don't know how they connect in the back of the radio (if they use the same kind of cable end that the old external antennas have or not). But if they do I would like to experment with an old fashion style antennna and see if that works works better, but I don't want to have to drill a hole in the body just to find out. (Side note) My wife has a Honda Odyssey (2006) and has the same reception problem. Can't hardly get local FM stations. I Can't see where the antenna is, Someone told me it is part of the body, I haven't ask anyone at the dealership about it. I think they need to go back to the old fashion type antennas. I had a 97 Plymouth Voyager that had the antenna on the front right fender and it was covered with black rubber or something and you could see a wire coiled up the stem under the covering and you could listen to AM & FM stations it seemed like forever before you lost the station and found another one. That is why I went to XM don't have that problem.

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