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Problem Symptoms Table [09/2013 - ]

NOTE:
  • After replacing the multi-media module receiver assembly of vehicles subscribed to pay-type satellite radio broadcasts, registration of the XM radio ID is necessary (w/ SDARS System).
  • If the DCM (telematics transceiver) has been replaced, perform the Activate DCM procedure using the Techstream. Refer to DCM ACTIVATION [09/2013 - ] .

HINT: 

DISPLAY FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
Black screen (No image appears on navigation/audio screen.) Proceed to "Black Screen" Refer to Black Screen [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Display Signal Circuit between Multi-display and Radio Receiver" Refer to Display Signal Circuit between Multi-display and Radio Receiver [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Visual Mute Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Multi-display" Refer to Visual Mute Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Multi-display [09/2013 - ]
Hard disc Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
A message is displayed to inform the driver that the program cannot be read, and the system cannot be operated using the remote touch. Hard disc Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
A white or blue screen remains displayed after the engine switch is turned on (ACC). (Even though the navigation system is operated, the screen does not change or navigation sound cannot be heard.) Hard disc Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
A white or blue screen remains displayed after the engine switch is turned on (ACC). (When the navigation system is operated the current position screen or a navigation screen such as MENU is displayed or navigation sound is heard.) Hard disc Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
The accessory meter assembly does not dim even when the light control switch is turned to the tail or head position. Confirm that the tail cancel is off. -
Proceed to "Display does not Dim when Light Control Switch is Turned ON" Refer to Display does not Dim when Light Control Switch is Turned ON [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Illumination Circuit" Refer to Illumination Circuit [09/2013 - ]
Accessory meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Power does not turn off. (Screen remains on.) Proceed to "Radio Receiver Power Source Circuit" Refer to Radio Receiver Power Source Circuit [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Accessory meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Noise occurs when screens switch. Proceed to "Visual Mute Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Multi-display" Refer to Visual Mute Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Multi-display [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Accessory meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Screen is distorted. Proceed to "Radio Receiver Power Source Circuit" Refer to Radio Receiver Power Source Circuit [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Accessory meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Screen flicker or color distortion. Proceed to "Screen Flicker or Color Distortion" Refer to Screen Flicker or Color Distortion [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Display Signal Circuit between Multi-display and Radio Receiver" Refer to Display Signal Circuit between Multi-display and Radio Receiver [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Visual Mute Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Multi-display" Refer to Visual Mute Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Multi-display [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Navigation function switches can be operated while vehicle is being driven. Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
CUSTOMIZE STARTUP IMAGE OR SCREEN OFF IMAGE FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
Screen cannot be changed to UIC setting screen. Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Thumbnails for opening image setting or screen off image setting do not update when USB device is connected. Check that the USB device was not disconnected while transferring an image. -
Check that the screen was not changed to another function menu while transferring an image. -
Proceed to "USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error" Refer to USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error [09/2013 - ]
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Transfer button cannot be pressed. Check that a USB device is connected. -
Check that the USB device is not in use. (USB audio system is playing, etc.) -
Proceed to "USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error" Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Image data in USB device cannot be displayed. Check that the designated folder name is used. -
Check that the file extension of the data is JPG or JPEG. -
Check that the file name is 32 characters or less and available language is used. -
Check that the image data size is 10 MB or less. -
Check that the file system of the USB device is FAT16 or FAT32. -
Proceed to "USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error" Refer to USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error [09/2013 - ]
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Set opening image or screen off image is not displayed. Check if it is the first start-up after disconnecting and reconnecting the +B terminal. (Reading from the HDD may be slow when the system is first starting-up.) -
Set the opening image or screen off image again. -
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Stored image cannot be deleted. Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Message indicating that USB device cannot be accessed is displayed. Check that the USB device has not been disconnected while the navigation system is recognizing it. -
Proceed to "USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error" Refer to USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error [09/2013 - ]
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Thumbnail images for opening image or screen off image are not displayed on setting screen. Check if it is the first start-up after disconnecting and reconnecting the +B terminal. (Reading from the HDD may be slow when the system is first starting-up.) -
Set the opening image or screen off image again. -
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Image cannot be set for opening image or screen off image on setting screen. Set the opening image or screen off image again. -
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
NAVIGATION FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
GPS mark is not displayed. Proceed to "GPS Mark is not Displayed" Refer to GPS Mark is not Displayed [09/2013 - ]
Navigation antenna assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Vehicle position mark deviates from correct position and does not return to correct position. Proceed to "GPS Mark is not Displayed" Refer to GPS Mark is not Displayed [09/2013 - ]
Navigation antenna assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Cursor or map rotates when vehicle is stopped. Proceed to "Cursor or Map Rotates when Vehicle Stopped" Refer to Cursor or Map Rotates when Vehicle Stopped [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Vehicle position mark moves in the opposite direction to the vehicle. Check if the GPS mark is displayed on the map screen. -
Proceed to "Cursor or Map Rotates when Vehicle Stopped" Refer to Cursor or Map Rotates when Vehicle Stopped [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Vehicle position mark deviates from and returns to correct position repeatedly even though GPS mark is displayed. Proceed to "GPS Mark is not Displayed" Refer to GPS Mark is not Displayed [09/2013 - ]
Drive the vehicle for sensor learning. (At a place where GPS signals can be received, drive the vehicle clockwise and counterclockwise in at least a 200 meter square 2 times or more.) -
Navigation antenna assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Vehicle position mark moves slow or fast. Proceed to "GPS Mark is not Displayed" Refer to GPS Mark is not Displayed [09/2013 - ]
Navigation antenna assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Voice guidance does not function. Proceed to "Voice Guidance does not Function" Refer to Voice Guidance does not Function [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Amplifier and Telematics Transceiver" (w/ Manual [SOS] Switch) Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Amplifier and Telematics Transceiver [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Speaker Circuit" Refer to Speaker Circuit [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
DCM (Telematics transceiver) (w/ Manual [SOS] Switch) Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Stereo component amplifier assembly Refer to Switch Lights of Remote Touch do not Illuminate [09/2013 - ]
Map display is incomplete. Hard disc Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Route cannot be calculated. Proceed to "Route cannot be Calculated" Refer to Route cannot be Calculated [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Screen does not change to night screen even when tail switch is turned on. Proceed to "Display does not Dim when Light Control Switch is Turned ON" Refer to Display does not Dim when Light Control Switch is Turned ON [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Illumination Circuit" Refer to Illumination Circuit [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Navigation ECU cannot record memory point registration or each item setting. Hard disc Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
A message indicating to wait for a while because of low temperature is displayed. Start the engine and increase cabin temperature (near multi-media module receiver assembly) -
Proceed to "Check Hard Disc" in Operation Check Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2013 - ] 
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
A message is displayed because map data cannot be read, and current position screen is not displayed. If message appears only when driving on rough roads, check if message disappears when vehicle is stopped. -
Hard disc Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Map screen turns white or blue. (GPS receiving status is displayed normally, and switches and own vehicle position mark are also displayed normally.) Change map scale to smallest (a scale that shows a large area) -
Hard disc Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Voice menu screen is not displayed. Proceed to "Panel Switches do not Function" Refer to Panel Switches do not Function [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Steering Pad Switch Circuit" Refer to Steering Pad Switch Circuit [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Voice is not recognized. Proceed to "Panel Switches do not Function" Refer to Panel Switches do not Function [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Steering Pad Switch Circuit" Refer to Steering Pad Switch Circuit [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Voice is not Recognized" Refer to Voice is not Recognized [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Radio Receiver" Refer to Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Radio Receiver [09/2013 - ]
DCM (Telematics transceiver) (w/ Manual [SOS] Switch) Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Customizable parameters cannot be changed. (Customizable parameters can be changed by using the Techstream.) Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Reverse signal does not change in vehicle signal check mode. Check shift indicator display on combination meter. -
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Parking brake signal does not change in vehicle signal check mode. Go to electric parking brake system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
"MIC" is not displayed on system check mode screen. Proceed to "Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Radio Receiver" Refer to Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Radio Receiver [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
"AUX" is not displayed on system check mode screen. Proceed to "Sound Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Stereo Jack Adapter" Refer to Sound Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Stereo Jack Adapter [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
"DCM" is not displayed on system check mode screen. (w/ Manual [SOS] Switch) Proceed to "DCM Data Signal Circuit between Navigation ECU and DCM" Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2013 - ]
DCM (Telematics transceiver) Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
REMOTE TOUCH FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
No feedback force is provided by knob of remote touch. Proceed to "No Feedback Force Provided by Knob of Remote Touch" Refer to No Feedback Force Provided by Knob of Remote Touch [09/2013 - ]
Switch lights of remote touch do not illuminate. Proceed to "Switch Lights of Remote Touch do not Illuminate" Refer to Switch Lights of Remote Touch do not Illuminate [09/2013 - ]
Switch lights of remote touch always illuminate or cannot be controlled using rheostat. Proceed to "Switch Lights of Remote Touch Always Illuminate or cannot be Controlled Using Rheostat" Refer to Switch Lights of Remote Touch Always Illuminate or cannot be Controlled Using Rheostat [09/2013 - ]
Switch operation of remote touch is not accepted. Proceed to "Switch Operation of Remote Touch not Accepted" Refer to Switch Operation of Remote Touch not Accepted [09/2013 - ]
Pointer does not reach screen edge. Proceed to "Pointer does not Reach Screen Edge" Refer to Pointer does not Reach Screen Edge [09/2013 - ]
Pointer displayed/not displayed repeatedly. Proceed to "Pointer Displayed/not Displayed Repeatedly" Refer to Pointer Displayed/not Displayed Repeatedly [09/2013 - ]
Pointer is not displayed on screen or pointer does not move. Proceed to "Pointer not Displayed on Screen or Pointer does not Move" Refer to Pointer not Displayed on Screen or Pointer does not Move [09/2013 - ]
Knob of remote touch moves spontaneously. Proceed to "Knob of Remote Touch Moves Spontaneously" Refer to Knob of Remote Touch Moves Spontaneously [09/2013 - ]
STEERING PAD SWITCH FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
System cannot be operated by steering pad switch. Proceed to "Panel Switches do not Function" Refer to Panel Switches do not Function [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Steering Pad Switch Circuit" Refer to Steering Pad Switch Circuit [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
The steering pad switch does not illuminate even when the light control switch is turned to the tail or head position. Proceed to "Illumination Circuit" Refer to Illumination Circuit [09/2013 - ]
Meter / gauge system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2013 - ]
Electric power control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2013 - ]
Accessory meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
"BLUETOOTH" HANDS-FREE FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
Bluetooth is inoperative. Proceed to "Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Radio Receiver" Refer to Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Radio Receiver [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Cellular phone registration failure. Proceed to "Cellular Phone Registration Failure, Phonebook Transfer Failure" Refer to Cellular Phone Registration Failure, Phone Directory Transfer Failure [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Cellular phone cannot make outgoing/incoming calls or call in a certain place. Proceed to "Cellular Phone cannot Make Outgoing/Incoming Calls" Refer to Cellular Phone cannot Make Outgoing/Incoming Calls [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Message that prompts to check the cellular phone is displayed. Proceed to "Cellular Phone cannot Make Outgoing/Incoming Calls" Refer to Cellular Phone cannot Make Outgoing/Incoming Calls [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Phonebook data cannot be transferred manually or automatically. Check the automatic download contract setting -
When transferring phonebook data, OBEX authentication may be required. Enter "1234" into the "Bluetooth" phone. -
Proceed to "Cellular Phone Registration Failure, Phonebook Transfer Failure" Refer to Cellular Phone Registration Failure, Phone Directory Transfer Failure [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Volume of other caller's voice is not at an appropriate volume level, there is noise, sound quality is poor or other caller's voice cannot be heard. Proceed to "Check Hands-free Voice Quality and Volume Setting" in Operation Check Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2013 - ] 
Proceed to "The Other Caller's Voice cannot be Heard, is too Quiet, or Distorted" Refer to The Other Caller's Voice cannot be Heard, is too Quiet, or Distorted [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Stereo component amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Other caller cannot hear your voice at an appropriate volume level, there is noise or an echo, sound quality is poor or other caller cannot hear your voice. Proceed to "Check Hands-free Voice Quality and Volume Setting" in Operation Check Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2013 - ] 
Proceed to "The Other Caller cannot Hear Your Voice, or Your Voice is too Quiet or Distorted" Refer to The Other Caller cannot Hear Your Voice, or Your Voice is too Quiet or Distorted [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Radio Receiver" Refer to Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Radio Receiver [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
E-mail/SMS cannot be received or sent. Check whether messages can be received/sent using the cellular phone. -
Check that the phone is registered as a hands-free device. -
Check the sending and receiving e-mails via the navigation system setting. -
Proceed to "Cellular Phone Registration Failure, Phonebook Transfer Failure" Refer to Cellular Phone Registration Failure, Phone Directory Transfer Failure [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
SDARS SYSTEM FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
Satellite radio broadcast cannot be received or reception is bad. Proceed to "Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received" Refer to Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Satellite radio cannot receive pay type broadcasts. Proceed to "Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received" Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Satellite radio broadcast cannot be selected or after selecting broadcast, broadcast cannot be added into memory. Proceed to "Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received" Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2013 - ]
Proceed to "Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Selected or After Selecting Broadcast, Broadcast cannot be Added into Memory" Refer to Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Selected or After Selecting Broadcast, Broadcast cannot be Added into Memory [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Traffic information is not displayed. Proceed to "Traffic Information is not Displayed" Refer to Traffic Information is not Displayed [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
"XM Nav Traffic" mark is not displayed. Proceed to "Traffic Information is not Displayed" Refer to Traffic Information is not Displayed [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Screen does not change when XM related function is selected on information screen or does not function properly after changed to each function screen. Proceed to "Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received" Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2013 - ]
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
"Fuel Consumption" icon is dimmed. Check if other icons or items displayed on screen have any problems. -
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Graph is not displayed on "Trip Information" screen. Recheck with the engine running. -
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Cruise range is not displayed on "Trip Information" screen. Turn engine switch on (IG) and recheck. -
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Graph is not updated on "Past record" screen even though "Clear" is selected. Turn engine switch on (IG) and recheck. -
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
Graph is not displayed on "Past record" screen. Turn engine switch on (IG) and recheck. -
Multi-media module receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]