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USB DEVICE DOES NOT FUNCTION (With Navigation, Without Auto Idle Stop System) (2016 2017 2018)

NOTE: 

  1. Determine possible failure area (USB device, others)

    -1. Connect the customer's USB device to a known-good vehicle (same year/trim) that is equipped with a USB port, and check the USB device operation.

    Does the USB device working properly in the known-good vehicle?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    See the Owner's Manual for details about the USB device requirements and approved file types.

  2. Problem verification

    -1. On the customer's vehicle, connect the customer's USB device to each of the USB ports.

    NOTE:  Except the USB port D and the USB port E.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 3. Check the USB device operation in the customer's vehicle.

    Does the USB device work properly in the customer's vehicle?

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Inspect the connectors of the USB device, USB port and USB adapter for wear.

    NO: All USB port do not work

    The failure is duplicated in all USB port, Audio-Navigation Unit Removal and Installation (2016 2017 2018) .

    NO: USB port A and B do not work

    The failure is duplicated in USB port A and B, go to step 3.

    NO: USB port A does not work

    The failure is duplicated in USB port A, go to step 8.

    NO: USB port B does not work

    The failure is duplicated in USB port B, go to step 9.

    NO: USB port C does not work

    The failure is duplicated in USB port C, replace the affected shielded harness, and recheck. If the symptom does not go away, replace the audio-navigation unit - Refer to:

  3. Audio-Navigation Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016) or

    Audio-Navigation Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018) .

  4. Fuse check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. A14 (15 A)
    Location Under-hood fuse/relay box

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blows again, check for a short in the No. A14 (15 A) fuse circuits.

  5. Open wire check (+B USB (15A) line)

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Media hub unit connector A (4P)

    - 2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Media hub unit connector A (4P) disconnected
    Test point 1 Media hub unit connector A (4P) No. 3
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B USB (15A) wire is OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the No. A14 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the media hub unit.

  6. Open wire check (ACC line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      Media hub unit connector A (4P) disconnected
    Test point 1 Media hub unit connector A (4P) No. 2
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The ACC wire is OK. Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the No. C40 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the media hub unit.

  7. Open wire check (GND line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Media hub unit connector A (4P) disconnected
    Test point 1 Media hub unit connector A (4P) No. 4
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the media hub unit and body ground (G404)

  8. Open wire check (USB lines)

    -1. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Audio-navigation unit connector G (5P)
    Media hub unit connector B (5P)

    - 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Audio-navigation unit connector G (5P) disconnected
      Media hub unit connector B (5P) disconnected
    Test point 1: 

    Audio-navigation unit connector G (5P) - Refer to:


    Audio-Navigation Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016) or
    Audio-Navigation Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018) .
    Test point 2: 

    Media Hub Unit Connector B (5P)

    No. 1 No. 1
    No. 2 No. 2
    No. 3 No. 3
    No. 4 No. 4

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Media Hub Unit Removal and Installation (2016 2017 2018) .

    NO 

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

  9. Open wire check (USB A lines)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Media hub unit connector C (5P)
    USB adapter A 5P connector

    - 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Media hub unit connector C (5P) disconnected
      USB adapter A 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1: 

    Media Hub Unit Connector C (5P)

    Test point 2: 

    USB Adapter A 5P Connector

    No. 1 No. 4
    No. 2 No. 1
    No. 3 No. 3
    No. 4 No. 2

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The USB harness is OK. Go to step 10.

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire(s) between the media hub unit and the USB adapter A. Replace the affected shielded harness.

  10. Open wire check (USB B lines)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Media hub unit connector D (5P)
    USB adapter B 5P connector

    - 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Media hub unit connector D (5P) disconnected
      USB adapter B 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1: 

    Media Hub Unit Connector D (5P)

    Test point 2: 

    USB Adapter B 5P Connector

    No. 1 No. 4
    No. 2 No. 1
    No. 3 No. 3
    No. 4 No. 2

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The USB harness is OK. Go to step 10.

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire(s) between the media hub unit and the USB adapter B. Replace the affected shielded harness.

  11. USB Adapter check (substitution)

    -1. Substitute a known-good USB Adapter. Refer to: USB Adapter Removal And Installation (2016 2017 2018)

    - 2. Reconnect all the connectors, and recheck.

    Does the symptom go away?

    YES 

    Replace the original USB Adapter.

    NO 

    Media Hub Unit Removal and Installation (2016 2017 2018) .