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Problem Symptoms Table

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DISPLAY FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area See
Pressing PWR switch does not turn on system. Proceed to "Pressing Power Switch does not Turn on System" Refer to Pressing Power Switch does not Turn on System
Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Black screen (No image appears on navigation/audio screen). Proceed to "Black Screen" Refer to Black Screen
Proceed to "Illumination Circuit" Refer to Illumination Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Illumination for panel switches does not come on with tail switch on. Proceed to "Illumination for Panel Switch does not Come on with Tail Switch ON" Refer to Illumination for Panel Switch does not Come on with Tail Switch ON
Proceed to "Illumination Circuit" Refer to Illumination Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Display does not dim (does not change to night screen) with tail switch 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
Proceed to "Illumination Circuit" Refer to Illumination Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Power does not turn off (The screen remains on). Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Panel switches do not function. Proceed to "Panel Switches do not Function" Refer to Panel Switches do not Function
Proceed to "Steering Pad Switch Circuit" Refer to Steering Pad Switch Circuit
Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Touch panel switch does not function. Proceed to "Touch Panel Switch does not Function" Refer to Touch Panel Switch does not Function
Proceed to "Steering Pad Switch Circuit" Refer to Steering Pad Switch Circuit
Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Display panel does not open, tilt or tilts improperly. Proceed to "Display Panel does not Open, Tilt or Tilts Improperly" Refer to Display Panel does not Open, Tilt or Tilts Improperly
Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Screen is distorted. Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Screen flicker or color distortion. Proceed to "Screen Flicker or Color Distortion" Refer to Screen Flicker or Color Distortion
Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation function switches can be operated while vehicle is being driven. Proceed to "Parking Brake Switch Circuit" Refer to Parking Brake Switch Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
AUDIO FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area See
No sound can be heard from speakers (audio is mute). Proceed to "No Sound can be Heard from Speakers" Refer to No Sound can be Heard from Speakers
Proceed to "Stereo Component Amplifier Power Source Circuit" Refer to Stereo Component Amplifier Power Source Circuit
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Tuner Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Tuner Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier
Proceed to "Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier" Refer to Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier
Proceed to "Speaker circuit" Refer to Speaker Circuit
Stereo component amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Radio broadcast cannot be received or poor reception. Proceed to "Radio Broadcast cannot be Received or Poor Reception" Refer to Radio Broadcast cannot be Received or Poor Reception
CD cannot be inserted/played or CD is ejected right after insertion. Proceed to "CD cannot be Inserted / Played or CD is Ejected Right After Insertion" Refer to CD cannot be Inserted / Played or CD is Ejected Right After Insertion
CD cannot be ejected. Proceed to "CD cannot be Ejected" Refer to CD cannot be Ejected
CD sound skips. Proceed to "CD Sound Skips" Refer to CD Sound Skips
Abnormal noise occurs. Proceed to "Noise Occurs" Refer to Noise Occurs
Poor sound quality in all modes (low volume). Proceed to "Poor Sound Quality in All Modes (Low Volume)" Refer to Poor Sound Quality in All Modes (Low Volume)
Proceed to "Speaker circuit" Refer to Speaker Circuit
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Tuner Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Tuner Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier
Proceed to "Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier" Refer to Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier
Proceed to "Stereo Component Amplifier Power Source Circuit" Refer to Stereo Component Amplifier Power Source Circuit
Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Stereo component amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
External device sound cannot be heard or sound quality is bad (Stereo jack is used). Proceed to "Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Jack Adapter" Refer to Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Jack Adapter
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
ASL does not function. Check that the ASL function is ON -
Proceed to "Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Amplifier and Combination Meter" Refer to Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Amplifier and Combination Meter
NAVIGATION FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area See
Map disc cannot be inserted. Proceed to "Map Disc cannot be Inserted" Refer to Map Disc cannot be Inserted
Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Map disc cannot be ejected. Proceed to "Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit" Refer to Navigation Receiver Assembly Power Source Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Vehicle position mark deviates. Proceed to "Vehicle Position Mark Deviates Greatly" Refer to Vehicle Position Mark Deviates Greatly
Navigation antenna assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Cursor or map rotates when vehicle is stopped. Proceed to "Cursor or Map Rotates When Vehicle is Stopped" Refer to Cursor or Map Rotates when Vehicle Stopped
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Vehicle position mark is not updated. Proceed to "Vehicle Position Mark is not Updated" Refer to Vehicle Position Mark is not Updated
Map disc -
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Current position display does not appear. Proceed to "Current Position Display does not Appear" Refer to Current Position Display does not Appear
Map disc -
Navigation antenna assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
GPS mark is not displayed. Proceed to "GPS Mark is not Displayed" Refer to GPS Mark is not Displayed
Navigation antenna assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Voice guidance does not function. Proceed to "Voice Guidance does not Function" Refer to Voice Guidance does not Function
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier
Proceed to "Navigation Voice Circuit" Refer to Navigation Voice Circuit
Proceed to "Speaker Circuit" Refer to Speaker Circuit
Map disc -
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Stereo component amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Map display is incomplete. Proceed to "Map Display Incomplete" Refer to Map Display Incomplete
Map disc -
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Route cannot be calculated. Proceed to "Route cannot be Calculated" Refer to Route cannot be Calculated
Map disc -
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Voice recognition is difficult. Proceed to "Voice Recognition Difficulty" Refer to Voice Recognition Difficulty
Proceed to "Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly" Refer to Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Voice is not recognized. Proceed to "Voice is not Recognized" Refer to Voice is not Recognized
Proceed to "Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly" Refer to Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly
Proceed to "Steering Pad switch Circuit" Refer to Steering Pad Switch Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Reverse signal does not change in the vehicle signal check mode. Proceed to "Reverse Signal Circuit" Refer to Reverse Signal Circuit
Parking brake switch signal does not change in the vehicle signal check mode. Proceed to "Parking Brake Switch Circuit" Refer to Parking Brake Switch Circuit
"MIC" is not displayed on system check mode screen. Proceed to "Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly" Refer to Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
"AUX" is not displayed on system check mode screen. Proceed to "Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Jack Adapter" Refer to Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Stereo Jack Adapter
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
STEERING PAD SWITCH FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area See
The system cannot be operated by the steering pad switch. Proceed to "Steering Pad Switch Circuit" Refer to Steering Pad Switch Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Illumination for steering pad switch does not come on with tail switch on. Proceed to "Illumination Circuit" Refer to Illumination Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
"BLUETOOTH" HANDS-FREE FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area See
Bluetooth inoperative. Proceed to "Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly" Refer to Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Cellular phone registration failure, phone directory transfer failure. Proceed to "Cellular Phone Registration Failure, Phone Directory Transfer Failure" Refer to Cellular Phone Registration Failure, Phone Directory Transfer Failure
Cellular phone cannot send/receive. Proceed to "Cellular Phone cannot Send / Receive" Refer to Cellular Phone cannot Send/Receive
Proceed to "Steering Pad Switch Circuit" Refer to Steering Pad Switch Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Cannot call in a certain place. Proceed to "Cannot Call in a Certain Place" Refer to Cannot Call in a Certain Place
The other caller's voice cannot be heard, is too quiet, or distorted. Proceed to "The Other Caller's Voice cannot be Heard, is Quiet, or Distorted" Refer to The Other Caller's Voice cannot be Heard, is too Quiet, or Distorted
Proceed to "Navigation Voice Circuit" Refer to Navigation Voice Circuit
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Stereo component amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
The other caller cannot hear your voice, or your voice is too quiet or distorted. 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
Proceed to "Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly" Refer to Microphone Circuit between Microphone and Navigation Receiver Assembly
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
"BLUETOOTH" AUDIO FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area See
Portable player cannot be registered. Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Registered" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Registered
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Portable player cannot be connected manually/automatically. Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Registered" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Registered
Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Connected Manually/Automatically" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Connected Manually/Automatically
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Cellular phone with portable audio function cannot be recognized as "Bluetooth" audio device even when connected using "Bluetooth". Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Registered" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Registered
Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Connected Manually/Automatically" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Connected Manually/Automatically
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Sound of portable player cannot be heard from speakers, or sound is low. Proceed to "Sound of Portable Player cannot be Heard from Speakers or Sound is Low" Refer to Sound of Portable Player cannot be Heard from Speakers or Sound is Low
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Portable player does not play even after "Bluetooth" audio mode is selected. Proceed to "Does not Play even after Bluetooth Audio Mode is Selected" Refer to Does not Play even after Bluetooth Audio Mode is Selected
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Portable player does not play. Proceed to "Does not Play even after Bluetooth Audio Mode is Selected" Refer to Does not Play even after Bluetooth Audio Mode is Selected
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Track information such as track number, track name and elapsed play time is not displayed. Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Operation switches for portable player such as play, pause, repeat, random and scan are not displayed. Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Battery condition of portable player is not displayed. Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
"Bluetooth" signal condition is not displayed. Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Portable player cannot pause, select file, fast forward, fast rewind, random play or scan. Proceed to "Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device" Refer to Portable Player cannot be Operated Using In-vehicle Device or Track Information is not Displayed on In-vehicle Device
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Noise occurs or sound skips when portable player plays. Proceed to "Noise Occurs or Sound Skips when Portable Player Plays" Refer to Noise Occurs or Sound Skips when Portable Player Plays
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Registered device cannot be deleted. Proceed to "Registered Device cannot be Deleted" Refer to Registered Device cannot be Deleted
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
SDARS SYSTEM FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area See
Satellite radio sound cannot be heard or sound quality is bad. Proceed to "Sound Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Tuner Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU" Refer to Sound Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Tuner Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Tuner Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Tuner Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Proceed to "Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU" Refer to Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Multi-media interface ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Stereo component tuner assembly Refer to REMOVAL
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
Stereo component tuner assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Satellite radio cannot receive pay type broadcasts Proceed to "Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received" Refer to Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received
Stereo component tuner assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
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 Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received
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
Stereo component tuner assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Traffic information is not displayed Proceed to "Traffic Information is not Displayed" Refer to Traffic Information is not Displayed
Stereo component tuner assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
"XM Nav Traffic" mark is not displayed Proceed to "Traffic Information is not Displayed" Refer to Traffic Information is not Displayed
Stereo component tuner assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
USB AUDIO SYSTEM FUNCTION

Symptom Suspected Area See
USB audio system sound cannot be heard or sound quality is bad. (Stereo jack is used.) Multi-media interface ECU power source circuit Refer to Multi-media Interface ECU Power Source Circuit
Proceed to "Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media interface ECU" Refer to Sound Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Proceed to "Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media interface ECU" Refer to Mute Signal Circuit between Navigation Receiver Assembly and Multi-media Interface ECU
Proceed to "Sound Signal Circuit between Multi-media Interface ECU and stereo jack adapter assembly" Refer to Sound Signal Circuit between Multi-media Interface ECU and Stereo Jack Adapter
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Multi-media interface ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Navigation receiver assembly Refer to REMOVAL
USB device or "iPod" is not recognized. Proceed to "USB Audio System Recognition / Play Error" Refer to USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Multi-media interface ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Track information such as track, artist and album names are not displayed. Proceed to "USB Audio System Recognition / Play Error" Refer to USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Multi-media interface ECU Refer to REMOVAL
USB device or "iPod" is recognized but cannot play nor play in a sorted order. Proceed to "USB Audio System Recognition / Play Error" Refer to USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error
No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Multi-media interface ECU Refer to REMOVAL