DTC 1203: DVD Temp Error
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NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST )
- Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
- This navigation DTC sets when the internal temperature of the ECU falls below -4 °F (-20 °C) or above 158 °F (70 °C). The unit is designed to shut down to protect the ECU. This is usually caused by exterior temperatures. Do the troubleshooting when the unit is within the allowable temperature range.
- Check that the temperature is between -4 °F (-20 °C), below 158 °F (70 °C) in dash
- Check the most recent DTC (see HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY )
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode, then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
- Check the most recent DTC (see
HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY )
Is DTC 1203 indicated at the time you cycled the vehicle?
YES -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
NO -Go to step 5
- Check the audio-navigation unit cooling fan on the back of the audio-navigation unit to see if it is blocked.
Is the fan blocked?
YES -Clean or clear the audio-navigation unit cooling fan, and recheck
NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time If the vehicle repeatedly comes back with the DTC, replace the audio-navigation unit