Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Audio Unit Button Illumination Does Not Work




Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Audio unit button illumination does not work

Audio unit button illumination does not work

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Battery Test.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.

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

2. Turn the combination lighting switch to the parking light position.

3. Check the illumination of the audio unit buttons.

Are the buttons illuminated?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the audio unit is OK at this time.

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Check the illumination of several other buttons not related to the audio system.

Are the buttons illuminated?

YES -

Check for B-CAN DTCs (communication BUS Line Error) with the HDS and go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting. If no DTCs or communication bus line errors are found, substitute a known-good audio unit; with navigation Audio Unit Removal/Installation (With Navigation), without navigation Audio Unit Removal/Installation (Without Navigation), and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit; with navigation Audio Unit Removal/Installation (With Navigation), without navigation Audio Unit Removal/Installation (Without Navigation).

NO -

Troubleshoot the interior lights. Start by checking the No. C6 (7.5 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box. If the fuse is OK, check for an open in the wire between the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box and the audio unit.