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Symptom Troubleshooting




Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static

Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Testing and Inspection.
- Check the navigation volume level (see Owner's Manual).
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- If the Hard Error Code stored, check the Hard Error Code troubleshooting first.
- Make sure that the correct navigation DVD color and version are installed.
- Inspect the navigation DVD for dirt or damage.
- Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.
- After troubleshooting, enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Press the SET-UP button.

3. Check the volume and voice feedback setting for the navigation system in set-up.

Is either set to OFF?

YES -

Set the voice feedback to ON, and select an audible level for the volume.�

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Check the audio system operation.

Can you hear the audio?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Troubleshoot the audio system.�

5. Clear the hard error code.

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

7. Check for the hard error code.

Is there a hard error code stored?

YES -

Refer to the hard error code troubleshooting.�

NO -

Go to step 8.

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

9. Disconnect navigation unit connector C (16P) and audio unit connector B (20P).

10. Check for continuity between body ground and navigation unit connector C (16P) terminals No. 7 and No. 14 individually.





Is there continuity?

YES -

There is a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the navigation unit and the navigation display unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.�

NO -

Go to step 11.

11. Check for continuity between the terminals of navigation unit connector C (16P) according to the table.









Is there continuity between any of the terminals?

YES -

There is a short in the wires between the navigation unit and the audio unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.�

NO -

Go to step 12.

12. Check for continuity between navigation unit connector C (16P) terminals No. 7 and No. 14 and audio unit connector B (20P) terminals No. 11 and No. 1 respectively.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 13.

NO -

There is an open in the wire(s) between the navigation unit and the audio unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.�

13. Substitute a known-good audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation (With Navigation), and recheck.

Is the system OK?

YES -

Replace the original audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation (With Navigation).�

NO -

Replace the navigation unit Service and Repair.�