Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Unit Check (Quick Check): HDD
This diagnosis checks the HDD mount error and the temperature, and displays a list of total and free capacities of each partition.
Select the Error History to display the error history that occurred while reading or writing the data to the HDD.
- When the HDD Status shows OK, the connection between the HDD pins and the audio-navigation unit are good.
- When the HDD Status shows NG*, there is a connection problem between the HDD pins and the audio-navigation unit.
*: When the HDD Status shows NG, the screen does not show the free and total capacities of each partition, however, it shows the temperature.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
