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Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - USB device does not function

NOTE: 

  1. Determine possible failure area (USB device, others)

    -1. Connect the customer's USB device to a known-good vehicle (same year/trim) that is equipped with a USB port, and check the USB device operation.

    Does the USB device working properly in the known-good vehicle?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    See the Owner's Manual for details about the USB device requirements and approved file types.

  2. Problem verification

    -1. On the customer's vehicle, connect the customer's USB device to the USB port(s).

    NOTE:  With USB charger unit: Except the USB port C and the USB port D.

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -3. Check the USB device operation in the customer's vehicle.

    Does the USB device work properly in the customer's vehicle?

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Inspect the connectors of the USB device, USB port and USB adapter for wear.

    NO: All USB ports do not work 

    Replace the audio-navigation unit .

    NO: All USB ports do not work 

    Replace the audio unit .

    NO: USB port A does not work 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step 3.

    NO: USB port B does not work 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step  4.

  3. Open wire check (USB lines)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    With navigation: Audio-navigation unit connector F (5P)
    Without navigation: Audio unit connector F (5P)
    USB adapter A 5P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Audio-navigation unit connector F (5P): disconnected
    Audio unit connector F (5P): disconnected
      USB adapter A 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1:With navigation: Audio-navigation unit connector F (5P)

    Without navigation: Audio unit connector F (5P)

    Test point 2:USB adapter A 5P connector
    No. 1 No. 4
    No. 2 No. 1
    No. 3 No. 3
    No. 4 No. 2

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The USB wires are OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire(s). Replace the affected shielded harness.

  4. Open wire check (USB lines)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    With navigation: Audio-navigation unit connector G (5P)
    Without navigation: Audio unit connector G (5P)
    USB adapter B 5P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Audio-navigation unit connector G (5P): disconnected
    Audio unit connector G (5P): disconnected
      USB adapter B 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1:With navigation: Audio-navigation unit connector G (5P)

    Without navigation: Audio unit connector G (5P)

    Test point 2:USB adapter B 5P connector
    No. 1 No. 4
    No. 2 No. 1
    No. 3 No. 3
    No. 4 No. 2

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The USB wires are OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire(s). Replace the affected shielded harness.

  5. USB adapter check (substitution)

    -1. Substitute a known-good USB adapter .

    -2. Reconnect all the connectors, and recheck.

    Does the symptom go away?

    YES 

    Replace the USB adapter .

    NO 

    Replace the audio-navigation unit .

    NO 

    Replace the audio unit .