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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage: 

    11 to 14 V 

    If the voltage is below 11V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

  3. BASIC INSPECTION 
    1. Turn the engine switch on (ACC).
    2. Check whether or not the display appears on the multi-display.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      Display appears A
      Display does not appear B

    B:  Go to step  7

    A: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      MPX DTC is not output A
      MPX DTC is output B

    B:  Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

    A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete for DTC.
    3. Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTC output in the first step, try to force output of the audio system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.

      HINT:

      • If the system cannot enter the diagnosis mode, inspect each AVC-LAN communication signal and repair or replace problem parts.
      • Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check for DTCs. This is because the system stores past DTCs.
      • Refer to the detailed description on the diagnostic screen, as necessary (see DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY DETAILED DESCRIPTION ).
      • Check and clear past diagnostic trouble codes. Check the diagnostic trouble code and inspect the area the code indicates.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      DTC does not reoccur A
      DTC reoccurs B

    B:  Go to step  8

    A: Go to next step 

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
    Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

    B:  Go to step  8

    A: Go to next step 

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 
    1. (see TERMINALS OF ECU ).
    2. Inspect the front No. 1 speaker (see INSPECTION ).
    3. Inspect the front No. 2 speaker (see INSPECTION ).
    4. Inspect the front stereo component speaker (see INSPECTION ).
    5. Inspect the stereo component speaker (see INSPECTION ).
    6. Inspect the rear No. 1 speaker (see INSPECTION ).
    7. Inspect the rear No. 2 speaker (see INSPECTION ).
    8. Inspect the rear header speaker (see INSPECTION ).
  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

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