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Section 21 (LEXUS Navigation System - Diagnostics): Pre-Check

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  1. DIAGNOSTIC START-UP/FINISH 

    HINT:

    • The illustrations may differ depending on the device settings (option, etc.). Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly same as on the actual vehicle.
    • After the ignition switch is turned on, check that the map is displayed before starting the diagnostic mode. Otherwise, some items cannot be checked.
    1. There are 2 methods to start diagnostic mode. Start the mode by using one of them.
    2. Method 1
      1. Start the engine.
      2. While pressing and holding "INFO" switch, operate "TAIL" switch, OFF --> TAIL --> OFF --> TAIL --> OFF --> TAIL --> OFF.
      3. The diagnostic mode starts and "Service Check" screen will be displayed. Service inspection starts automatically and the result will be displayed.
      Fig 1: Identifying INFO Switch
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    3. Method 2
      1. Start the engine.
      2. Switch to the "Display Check" screen.
      3. From the display adjustment screen, touch the corners of the screen in the following order: upper left --> lower left -->upper left --> lower left --> upper left --> lower left.
      4. The diagnostic mode starts and "Service Check" screen will be displayed. Service inspection starts automatically and the result will be displayed.
      Fig 2: Identifying "Display Check" Screen
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    4. Diagnosis MENU

      Pressing the menu switch on the service check screen, diagnostic window will be displayed.

    5. There are 2 methods to exit. Use one of them.
      1. Turn the ignition switch off.
      2. Press the "Display" switch for 3 seconds.
    Fig 3: Diagnosis Menu - Display Screen
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  2. SYSTEM CHECK MODE (DTC CHECK) 

    HINT:

    The illustrations may differ depending on the device settings (option, etc.). Therefore, some detailed areas, may not be shown exactly same as on the actual vehicle.

    1. Start the diagnostic mode.
    2. Read the service check result.

      If all devices report is "EXCH", "CHEK" or "Old" touch the display to check the contents on the "Unit Check Mode" screen and fill them on the customer problem analysis check sheet.

      HINT:

      • If all check results are "OK" go to communication DTC check (Go to step  3).
      • If a device name is not known, its physical address is displayed.
      Fig 4: System Check Mode - Display Screen
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      HINT:

      If "EXCH", "CHEK" and "Old" as well as "OK" exist, press the service switch to return to the "System Check Mode". Then, check the "Unit Check Mode" screen and fill them in on the customer problem analysis check sheet.

      Fig 5: Unit Check Mode - Display Screen
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    3. Read the communication diagnostic check result.
      1. Return to the "System Check Mode", and press "LAN Mon" switch to enter the LAN monitor window.
        Fig 6: System Check Mode - Display Screen
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      2. If the result is "CHEK" or "Old" touch this display to check the contents on the "Unit Check Mode" screen and fill them in on the customer problem analysis check sheet.

      HINT:

      • If all check results are "No Err" the system judges that no DTC exists.
      • The sub-code (relevant device) will be indicated by its physical address.
      Fig 7: LAN Monitor - Display Screen
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      HINT:

      If other devices return "CHEK" press the "Service" switch to return to the "LAN Monitor" screen. Then, check the individual communication diagnostic screen for the next device and fill out the result on the customer problem analysis check sheet.

    Fig 8: LAN Monitor - Display Screen
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  3. SERVICE CHECK MODE (DTC CLEAR/RECHECK) 

    HINT:

    The illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options.

    1. Clear DTC
      1. Press "Memory CLR" switch for 3 seconds.
        Fig 9: Memory CLR - Display Screen
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      2. Check result is cleared.
    2. Recheck
      1. Press the "Recheck" switch.
        Fig 10: Recheck - Display Screen
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      2. Confirm that all diagnostic codes are "OK" when the check results are displayed.

        If a code other than "OK" is displayed, troubleshoot again.

        Fig 11: System Check Mode - Display Screen
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      3. Press "LAN Mon" to switch to "LAN Monitor" mode.
        Fig 12: LAN Mon - Display Screen
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      4. Confirm that all diagnostic codes are "No Err".

        If a code other than "No Err" is displayed, troubleshoot again.

    Fig 13: No Err - Display Screen
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  4. DISPLAY CHECK MODE (TOUCH SWITCH CHECK) 

    HINT:

    • This mode checks the touch switch operation condition on the multi-display.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
    1. Select "Display Check" from the "Diagnosis MENU" screen.
      Fig 14: Diagnosis MENU - Display Screen
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    2. Select "Touch Switch Check" from the "Display Check" screen.
      Fig 15: Display Check - Display Screen
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    3. Touch the display anywhere in the open area to perform the check when the "Touch Switch Check" screen is displayed.

    HINT:

    • A "+" mark is displayed where the display is touched.
    • The "+" mark remains on the display even after the finger is removed.
    Fig 16: Touch Switch Check - Display Screen
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  5. DISPLAY CHECK MODE (PANEL SWITCH CHECK) 

    HINT:

    • This mode checks the panel switch operation response on the multi-display.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
    1. Select "Display Check" from the "Diagnosis MENU" screen.
      Fig 17: Diagnosis MENU - Display Screen
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    2. Select "Panel Switch Check" from the "Display Check" screen.
      Fig 18: Display Check - Display Screen
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    3. Operate each switch and check that the switch name and condition are correctly displayed.

    HINT:

    Pressing the "DISPLAY" switch for 3 seconds will exit the diagnostic mode.

    Fig 19: Panel Switch Check Mode - Display Screen
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    Fig 20: Display Content Chart
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  6. DISPLAY CHECK MODE (VEHICLE SIGNAL CHECK) 

    HINT:

    • This mode checks the vehicle signal status input to the multi-display.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
    1. Select "Display Check" from the "Diagnosis MENU" screen.
      Fig 21: Diagnosis MENU - Display Screen
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    2. Select "Vehicle Signal Check" from the "Display Check" screen.
      Fig 22: Display Check - Display Screen
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    3. When the "Vehicle Signal Check Mode" screen is displayed, check all the vehicle signal conditions.
    Fig 23: Vehicle Signal Check Mode - Display Screen
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  7. NAVIGATION CHECK MODE (VEHICLE SENSORS) 

    HINT:

    • This mode checks the vehicle signal status to the navigation ECU.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
    1. Select "Navigation Check" from the "Diagnosis MENU" screen.
      Fig 24: Diagnosis MENU - Display Screen
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    2. Select "Vehicle Sensors" from the "Navigation Check" screen.
      Fig 25: Navigation Check - Display Screen
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    3. Check all the signals and sensors when vehicle signal information is displayed.

    HINT:

    This screen is updated once per second when input signals to the vehicle are changed.

    Fig 26: Vehicle Sensors - Display Screen
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  8. NAVIGATION CHECK MODE (NAVI COLOR BAR CHECK) 

    HINT:

    • This mode checks the color display on the navigation ECU.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
    1. Select "Navigation Check" from the "Diagnosis MENU" screen.
      Fig 27: Diagnosis MENU - Display Screen
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    2. Select "Color Bar Check" from the "Navigation Check" screen.
      Fig 28: Navigation Check - Display Screen
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    3. Check each color of the color bar when the "NAVI Color Bar Check" screen is displayed.

    HINT:

    Colors will not be displayed full-screen as in "Display Check Mode".

    Fig 29: NAVI Color Bar Check - Display Screen
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  9. NAVIGATION CHECK MODE (PARTS INFORMATION) 

    HINT:

    • This mode displays product information on the navigation systems and discs.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
    1. Select "Navigation Check" from the "Diagnosis MENU" screen.
      Fig 30: Diagnosis MENU - Display Screen
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    2. Select "Parts Information" from the "Navigation Check" screen.
      Fig 31: Navigation Check - Display Screen
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    3. Check the navigation and disc information when the "Parts Information" screen is displayed.
    Fig 32: Parts Information - Display Screen
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    DISPLAY CONTENTS

    Display Contents
    Navigation Manufacturer/*1 Navigation ECU manufacturer name is displayed.
    Navigation Version/*2 Navigation ECU version is displayed.
    Disc Manufacturer*/3 Map disc manufacturer is displayed.
    Disc Version/*4 Map disc version is displayed.
  10. DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY DETAILED DESCRIPTION 

    HINT:

    • This section contains a detailed description of displays within diagnostic mode.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
    1. System check
      1. System check mode display
        Fig 33: System Check Mode - Display Screen
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        Device Names and hardware Address/*1 

        HINT:

        • Registered device names are displayed below.
        • If a device name is unknown to the system, its physical address is shown instead.
        DEVICE PHYSICAL ADDRESS REFERENCE

        Address No. Name Address No. Name
        110 EMV 120 AVX
        128 1 DIN TV 140 AVN
        144 G-BOOK 178 NAVI
        17C MONET 190 AUDIO H/U
        1AC CAMERA-C 1B0 Rr-TV
        1C0 Rr-CONT 1C2 TV-TUNER2
        1C4 PANEL 1C6 G/W
        1C8 FM-M-LCD 1D8 CONT-SW
        1EC Body 1F0 RADIO TUNER
        1F1 XM 1F2 SIRIUS
        230 TV-TUNER 240 CD-CH2
        250 DVD-CH 280 CAMERA
        360 CD-CH1 3A0 MD-CH
        17D TEL 440 DSP-AMP
        530 ETC 5C8 MAYDAY
        1A0 DVD-P 1D6 CLOCK
        1F4 RSA 1F6 RSE
        480 AMP    

        Check Result/*2 

        HINT:

        Result codes for all devices are shown below.

        Fig 34: All Devices Result Codes Chart
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        Code Clear/*3 

        Present DTCs are cleared.

        Memory Clear/*4 

        Present and past DTCs and registered connected device names are cleared.

      2. Diagnosis MENU Display
        Fig 35: Diagnosis MENU - Display Screen
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        HINT:

        Each item is grayed out or not displayed based on the device settings.

      3. Unit check mode screen
        Fig 36: Unit Check Mode - Display Screen
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        Screen Description 

        SCREEN DESCRIPTION

        Display Contents
        Device name/*1 Target Device
        Segment/*2 Target Device Logical address
        DTC/*3 DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code)
        Timestamp/*4 The time and date of past DTCs are displayed. (The year is displayed in 2 digit format.)
        Present Code/*5 The DTC output at the service check is displayed.
        Past Code/*6 Diagnostic memory results and recorded DTCs are displayed.
      4. LAN monitor (Original) screen
        Fig 37: LAN Monitor (Original) - Display Screen
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        Check result 

        HINT:

        Check results of all the devices are displayed.

        Fig 38: All Devices Results Chart
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      5. LAN monitor (Individual) screen
      Fig 39: LAN Monitor (Individual) - Display Screen
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      Screen Description 

      SCREEN DESCRIPTION

      Display Contents
      Device name/*1 Target device
      Segment/*2 Target logical address
      DTC/*3 DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code)
      Sub-Code (device address)/*4 Physical address stored with DTC. (If there is no address, nothing is displayed.)
      Connection check No./*5 Connection check number stored with DTC.
      DTC occurrence/*6 Number of times the same DTC has been recorded.
    2. Display check

      Vehicle signal check mode screen

      Fig 40: Vehicle Signal Check Mode - Display Screen
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      Screen Description 

      SCREEN DESCRIPTION

      Name Contents
      Battery Battery voltage is displayed.
      PKB Parking brake ON/OFF state is displayed.
      REV Reverse signal ON/OFF state is displayed.
      IG IG switch ON/OFF state is displayed.
      ADIM/TCAN Brightness state DIM (with)/ BRIGHT (without) is displayed.
      SPEED The vehicle speed is displayed in km/h.
      TAIL TAIL signal (Head lamp dimmer switch) ON/OFF state is displayed.

      HINT:

      • Only items sending a vehicle signal will be displayed.
      • This screen is updated once per second when input signals to the vehicle are changed.
    3. Navigation check
      1. Navigation check MENU screen
        Fig 41: Navigation Check MENU - Display Screen
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        HINT:

        Each item is grayed out or not displayed based on the device settings.

      2. GPS information screen
        Fig 42: GPS Information - Display Screen
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        Satellite informational 

        Information from a maximum of 12 satellites is displayed on the screen. This information includes the target GPS satellite number, elevation angle, direction and signal level.

        Receiving condition/*2 

        RECEIVING CONDITION

        Display Contents
        T The system is receiving a GPS signal, but is not using it for location.
        P The system is using the GPS signal for location.
        - The system cannot receive a GPS signal.

        Measurement informations/*3 

        MEASUREMENT INFORMATIONS

        Display Contents
        2D 2-dimensional location method is being used.
        3D 3-dimensional location method is being used.
        NG Location data cannot be used.
        Error Reception error has occurred.
        - Any other state.

        Position informations/*4 

        POSITION INFORMATIONS

        Display Contents
        Position Latitude and longitude information on the current position is displayed.

        Date informations/*5 

        DATE INFORMATIONS

        Display Contents
        Date The date/time information obtained from GPS signal is displayed in Greenwich mean time (GMT). The last 4 digits are displayed.
      3. Vehicle signal check screen
        Fig 43: Vehicle Signal Check - Display Screen
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        Vehicle signal 

        VEHICLE SIGNAL REFERENCE

        Display Contents
        REV/*1 REV signal ON/OFF state is displayed.
        SPD/*2 SPD signal condition is displayed.

        Sensor signal 

        SENSOR SIGNAL REFERENCE

        Display Contents
        Gyro sensor/*3 Gyro sensor output condition is displayed (when the vehicle runs straight or is stationary, the voltage is approximately 2.5 V).

        HINT:

        Signals are updated once per second only when vehicle sensor signals are changed.

      4. Parts information screen
        Fig 44: Parts Information - Display Screen
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        Screen description 

        SCREEN DESCRIPTION

        Display Contents
        Navigation Manufacturer/*1 Navigation ECU manufacturer is displayed.
        Navigation Version No./*2 Navigation ECU version is displayed.
        Disc Manufacturer/*3 Map disc manufacturer is displayed.
        Disc Version No./*4 Map disc version is displayed.
      5. Memory copy/paste screen
        Fig 45: Memory Copy/Paste - Display Screen
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        HINT:

        This function cannot be used.

  11. MICROPHONE CHECK 

    HINT:

    • The microphone is checked in the "Navigation Check (Microphone Check)" mode.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on vehicle specifications.
    1. Select "Navigation check" from "Diagnosis MENU"
      Fig 46: Diagnosis MENU - Display Screen
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    2. Select "Micrphone Check" from "Navigation Check".
      Fig 47: Navigation Check - Display Screen
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    3. Perform the microphone check by following the directions on the "Microphone Check" screen.
      Fig 48: Microphone Check - Display Screen
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  12. SCREEN NOISE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT 

    HINT:

    • This adjustment is performed to reduce noise when screen noise occurs upon replacing the multi-display, the navigation ECU or the television camera ECU.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
    • Perform both procedures below when the multi-display is replaced.
    1. When either the multi-display or the navigation ECU is replaced:
      1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position and wait for at least 6 seconds to activate the diagnostic mode.
      2. Select "Navigation Check" from the "Diagnosis MENU" screen.
        Fig 49: Diagnosis Menu - Display Screen
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      3. The screen enters "Navigation Check" with a beeping sound. Adjustment is completed when the completion mark is displayed.
      4. Cancel the diagnostic mode.
      Fig 50: Navigation Check - Display Screen
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    2. When either the multi-display or the television camera ECU is replaced:
      1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position and wait for at least 6 seconds to activate the diagnostic mode.
      2. Select "Camera Check" from the "Diagnosis MENU" screen.
        Fig 51: Diagnosis MENU - Display Screen
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      3. Adjustment is completed when the steering angle setting screen is displayed.
      4. Cancel the diagnostic mode.

      HINT:

      • If the automatic adjustment is not performed (only step 1) only upon replacing the multi-display, a beeping sound can be heard for 3 seconds (while the initial screen is displayed) after turning the ignition switch to the ACC position.
      • Perform the automatic adjustment again if a beeping sound can be heard within 3 seconds.
    Fig 52: Steering Angle Setting - Display Screen
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