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

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

Diagnostic Test: Navi System Link

NOTE:
- Check the navigation volume level (see Owner's Manual).
- Always check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Before troubleshooting, get the audio system and the navigation system anti-theft codes.
- After troubleshooting, enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system.

1. Press the display unit SET-UP button.
2. 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 3.

3. Check the radio operation.

Can you hear the radio?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Troubleshoot audio system.

4. Go into the Diagnostic mode, and use the "Navi System Link" diagnostic to check the radio.

Is the "Radio" icon red?

YES - Troubleshoot the audio system.

NO - Go to step 5.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect navigation unit connector B (14P) and the stereo amplifier connector A (28P).




7. Check for continuity between body ground and navigation unit connector B (14P) terminals No. 5 and No. 12 individually.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the navigation unit and stereo amplifier units. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO - Go to step 8.




8. Check for continuity between navigation unit connector B (14P) terminal No. 11 and terminals No. 5 and No. 12 individually.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the navigation unit and stereo amplifier units. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO - Go to step 9.




9. Check for continuity between navigation unit connector B (14P) terminal No. 5 and the stereo amplifier unit connector A (28P) terminal No. 21.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 10.

NO - There is an open in the circuit between the navigation unit and stereo amplifier. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the stereo amplifier and navigation unit. If a poor connection or loose terminal is found, replace the affected shielded harness.




10. Check for continuity between navigation unit connector B (14P) terminal No. 12 and the stereo amplifier unit connector A (28P) terminal No. 9.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - There is an open in the circuit between the navigation unit and the stereo amplifier. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the stereo amplifier and navigation unit. If a poor connection or loose terminal is found, replace the affected shielded harness.

11. Substitute a known-good stereo amplifier, and recheck.

Is the system OK?

YES - Replace the stereo amplifier.

NO - Replace the navigation unit.