Audio unit does not exit anti-theft mode (without navigation)
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NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).
- If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Press and hold the VOLUME/POWER knob more than 2 seconds to release the anti-theft mode.
Is the anti-theft mode released?
YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO -Go to step 3.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect audio unit connector B (20P) and the gauge control module 32P connector.
- Check for continuity between audio unit connector B (20P) terminals No. 3 and No. 13 and gauge control module 32P connector terminals No. 30 and No. 29 respectively.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Substitute a known-good audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NO -Repair an open in the wire between the audio unit and the gauge control module.