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Unit Check (Quick Check)

These screens allow you to diagnose the audio-navigation unit and related units. Some of the tests and screens that are displayed under the Unit Check are same as the checks listed under the Detail Information and Setting.

To start the test, select the item you want to check.

NOTE: These items describe in indication order.
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DA Unit 

This diagnosis checks for problems in the audio-navigation unit. When you start this diagnosis, the audio-navigation unit may freeze or delay up to a minute while the diagnosis runs.

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F-CAN 

NOTE: This diagnosis must have the vehicle is in the READY TO DRIVE mode.

This diagnosis checks whether the audio-navigation unit has received specific F-CAN data. If F-CAN shows NO ERROR, an error is not detected between the F-CAN bus and the audio-navigation unit.

NOTE: When the item is a variation equipment, the item shows NG (yellow icon), and it is not reflected in diagnosis.
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B-CAN 

NOTE: This diagnosis must have the vehicle is in the READY TO DRIVE mode.

This diagnosis checks whether the audio-navigation unit has received specific B-CAN data. If B-CAN shows NO ERROR, an error is not detected between the B-CAN bus and the audio-navigation unit.

NOTE: When the item is a variation equipment, the item shows NG (yellow icon), and it is not reflected in diagnosis.
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USB 

This diagnosis displays the USB device status that is connected to the audio-navigation unit.

If the USB memory device is connected to the USB port, the screen displays the USB controller status, the Bus power status, and the device status.

When you connect a USB mass storage device, you can see the capacity used and the amount of free space available.

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SD 

This diagnosis checks the SD card module status.

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Vehicle Status 

Use this screen to confirm that the audio-navigation unit is properly receiving input signals. The displayed value changes each time according to the state of input signal.

Item Input Description
VSP VSP line
  • 1: When the vehicle speed pulse is received from the PCM
  • 0: When the vehicle speed pulse is not received from the PCM
BACK BACK LT line
  • 1: When the transmission is shifted to R position/mode
  • 0: When the transmission is shifted to any position/mode other than R position/mode
IG B-CAN lines
  • 1: When the vehicle is in ON mode
  • 0: When vehicle is in ACCESSORY mode
ILL B-CAN lines
  • 1: When parking lights, or headlights are on
  • 0: When parking lights, or headlights are off
ILL CANCEL B-CAN lines
  • 1: When the dashlights brightness control knob is more than 90 % brightness with the parking lights turned on
  • 0: When the dashlights brightness control knob is less than 90 % brightness with the parking lights turned on
ILL STEP B-CAN lines With the parking lights on, use the dashlights brightness control knob to dim and brighten the gauge. The value changes from 1 (max low) to 22 (max high).
Speed B-CAN lines This item indicates the vehicle speed (km/h).
PARK-VIDEO PARKING BRAKE SW line
  • 1: When the parking brake is applied
  • 0: When the parking brake is not applied
PARK B-CAN lines
  • 1: When the parking brake is applied
  • 0: When the parking brake is not applied
Current received VIN B-CAN lines This item indicates the VIN that received from the PCM.
Initial registered VIN B-CAN lines This item indicates the initial registration VIN that is saved in the audio-navigation unit.
Last registered VIN B-CAN lines This item indicates the additional registration VIN when the audio-navigation unit is substituted into another vehicle, or when a PCM is substituted or replaced into this vehicle.
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Mic 

This diagnosis allows you to test the microphone. To properly check the microphones, make sure you are sitting in the driver's seat.

NOTE: Before this diagnosis, check the response of the TALK button on the HFL switch by the Hard Key diagnosis.

Press the TALK button, and within 5 seconds in a normal voice say ' 'testing' ' toward the microphone in the roof console. The Mic Level indicator on the screen should momentarily turn green. The test is set to OK by indicating green more than 6 steps. If there is no Mic Level movement when you speak, check for hard error codes - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015),  or How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (With Display Audio) (2017) .

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If you select the Transmitter Volume Change icon, the transmitter volume can be selected from three selections (Large, Middle, Small).

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BT/Wi-Fi

This diagnosis allows you to independently test the Bluetooth module and the Wi-Fi module. The Bluetooth module and the Wi-Fi module are built into the audio panel. If NG, replace the audio panel - Refer to: Audio-Navigation Unit Removal and Installation (2014 2015), or Audio-Navigation Unit Removal and Installation (With Display Audio) (2017) .

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Hard Key 

This diagnosis checks the audio-navigation unit face switches, the audio remote switch, and the HFL switch.

To complete the test, press each buttons. As each function is tested, the corresponding button on the display should highlight.

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Error History 

If you select Hard Error or Soft Error, you can see the error information. Refer to How to Check for Error History to use this diagnosis - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015),  or How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (With Display Audio) (2017) .

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Rear Wide Camera 

This diagnosis checks the rearview camera connection.

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LaneWatch 

This diagnosis checks the LaneWatch camera connection.

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Remote Tuner 

This diagnosis displays the external radio tuner (tuner unit) status.

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HD Radio 

This diagnosis displays the external radio tuner (tuner unit) status.

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CD 

This diagnosis checks the internal CD player connection.

If Connection shows NG, check for hard error codes - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015),  or How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (With Display Audio) (2017) .

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SXM 

This diagnosis displays the SXM status.

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GPS Antenna 

This diagnosis checks the GPS antenna connection.

If Antenna shows NG, the GPS antenna may be failure. Check for hard error codes - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015),  or How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (With Display Audio) (2017) .

Select Information to see the GPS satellite details.

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Yaw Sensor 

This diagnosis checks the gyro and the acceleration sensor in the audio-navigation unit. This devices detect how the vehicle moves, and repositions the vehicle position icon on the map screen. Select the item you want to check.

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Yaw Rate

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Slant Angle Sensor

This screen indicates the acceleration of the slant angle sensor (A-axis, B-axis).

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A/C 

This diagnosis detects if the vehicle is in the ON mode using information provided over the B-CAN bus, then it tests the climate control signal via the B-CAN bus between the audio-navigation unit and the climate control unit. Make sure the power system turn on for this test.

If IG shows On and Connection shows NG, check for hard error codes - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015),  or How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (With Display Audio) (2017) .

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Upper Display 

This diagnosis checks the multi-information display unit connection.

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