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Unit Check

Some of the tests and screens that are displayed under the Unit Check are different from the more detailed checks listed under other menu options.

To start the test, select the item you want to check.

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ECU Info 

This screen displays for information in the audio ECU.

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GPS 

This diagnosis checks the GPS antenna connection and the GPS receiver condition.

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Display 

This diagnosis does additional checks on the GA-NET bus between the audio unit and the center display unit. This test also checks the internal electronic functions.

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Remote Tuner 

NOTE:  For factory use only. Do not alter any settings unless directed.

This diagnosis shows the external radio tuner (AM/FM) status. Make sure the audio unit radio tuner is turned on and the AM or FM source is selected.

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SiriusXM (With XM) 

This diagnosis checks the XM receiver condition. the XM receiver has been integrated with the tuner unit.

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HFL 

This diagnosis checks first whether the HandsFreeLink control unit is connecting to the audio unit via the GA-NET bus.

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Carplay Box 

This diagnosis shows the CarPlay and Android Auto unit status.

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CD Mech 

This diagnosis checks the audio unit internal CD player mechanism.

Version shows CD mech version. When the audio unit can read the version number, Connection shows OK. If the version number cannot be read, Connection shows NG.

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Rear Camera 

This diagnosis checks the rearview camera connection.

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B-CAN 

NOTE:  This diagnosis must have the engine running.

This diagnosis checks whether the audio unit has received specific B-CAN data. If ERROR STATUS shows NO ERROR, an error is not detected between the B-CAN bus and the audio unit.

Target ID for Connection Check Transmitting Unit
ACINFO Climate control unit
MICU_ICU MICU
ILLUMI Gauge control module
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Mic/STRG SW 

This diagnosis checks whether the microphone is connecting to the HandsFreeLink control unit, and checks whether the HFL switch is communicating with the audio unit.

Press the PICK-UP, HANG-UP/BACK, and TALK buttons. As each button is pressed, the corresponding icon on the display should turn green.

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USB 

NOTE:  Not all USB memory drives are compatible. See the Owner's Manual for more information.

This diagnosis displays the USB memory device status when a USB memory device is connected to the USB port.

If a USB memory device is connected to the USB port, the screen displays the connection status (Inserted/Not Inserted), the USB memory size, and the Product ID, Vender ID.

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Car Status 

Use this screen to confirm that the audio unit is properly receiving input signals. The displayed value changes each time according to the state of input signal.

Item Input Description
VSP B-CAN lines
  • 1: When the vehicle is moving
  • 0: When the vehicle is stopped
BACK BACK LT line
  • 1: When the transmission is shifted to R position/mode
  • 0: When the transmission is shifted to any position/mode other than R position/mode
Item Input Description
ILL B-CAN lines (from gauge control module)
  • 1: When parking lights, or headlights are on
  • 0: When parking lights, or headlights are off
ILL CANCEL B-CAN lines
  • 1: When the dashlights brightness control is more than 90 % brightness with the parking lights turned on
  • 0: When the dashlights brightness control is less than 90 % brightness with the parking lights turned on
PARK B-CAN lines
  • 1: When the parking brake is applied
  • 0: When the parking brake is not applied
IGNITION B-CAN lines
  • 1: When the vehicle is in the ON mode
  • 0: When vehicle is in the ACCESSORY mode
ILL DUTY B-CAN lines (from gauge control module) With the parking lights on, use the dashlights brightness control to dim and brighten the gauge control module. The value changes from 1 (max low) to 22 (max high).
RECEIVED VIN NO B-CAN lines This item indicates the VIN that are received from the PCM.
INTERNAL REGISTRATION VIN NO B-CAN lines This item indicates the initial registration VIN that is saved in the audio unit.
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION VIN NO B-CAN lines This item indicates the additional registration VIN when the audio unit is substituted into another vehicle, or when a PCM is substituted or replaced into this vehicle.
 
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Hard Key 

This diagnosis tests the interface dial, center switch panel buttons that surround it, and the audio remote-HFL switch.

To complete the each test, control the audio remote-HFL switch, press the center switch panel buttons, and move the interface dial to each indicated position. As each function is tested, the corresponding button on the display should highlight. To exit, press in and hold the interface dial knob.

If the test cannot be completed, the corresponding icon on the Hard Key menu screen shows red.

NOTE:  You cannot use the onscreen return button to exit this function.

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Select Steering Key 

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Select Hard Key 

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Speaker Check 

NOTE:  While doing the diagnosis, the fader and the balance positions are set to the center.

This diagnosis checks the audio speakers individually.

Selects NEXT or BACK to select Speaker. A tone should sound from the speaker.

When you select NEXT, the system checks the speakers in this order: -> -> -> -> -> -> -> ->
When you select BACK, the system checks the speakers in this order: -> -> -> -> -> -> -> ->
  Display Message  Vehicle Test Condition 
FR L You should hear a tone from the driver's door speaker
  Display Message  Vehicle Test Condition 
FR R You should hear a tone from the front passenger's door speaker
RR R You should hear a tone from the right rear door speaker
SWF You should hear a tone from the subwoofer
RR L You should hear a tone from the left rear door speaker
FRTW L You should hear a tone from the left tweeter
FRTW R You should hear a tone from the right tweeter
ALL You should hear a tone from all speakers
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