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2012 Kia Optima SXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 36 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System - HEV): Troubleshooting: Notes
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| Symptom | Suspected area | Repairment |
|---|---|---|
| Pressing power switch does not turn on system | Radio receiver power source circuit | R-1 |
| LCD module | R-1 | |
| Panel switch does not function | Steering pad switch circuit | R-3 |
| AVN H/U front pcb ass'y | R-1 | |
| Radio receiver power source circuit | R-1 | |
| No sound can be heard from speakers | Radio receiver power source circuit | R-1 |
| EXT. AMP I/F | R-4 R-6 R-8 |
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| EXT. AMP power source | R-5 | |
| Check the wiring between speakers and H/U | R-11 | |
| Noise occurs | Proceed to "noise occurs" | R-10 |
| Radio broadcast cannot be received | Proceed to "radio broadcast cannot be received (poor reception)" | R-9 |
| Disc cannot be inserted or is ejected right after insertion | Radio receiver power source circuit | R-1 R-14 R-15 |
| Disc cannot be ejected. | Radio receiver power source circuit | R-1 |
| Illumination for radio receiver does not come on whth light control switch on. | Illumination circuit | R-11 |
| Radio receiver power source circuit | R-1 | |
| Display does not dim with light control switch turned on | Illumination circuit | R-11 |
| Power does not turn off | AVN H/U | R-1 |
| BLUETOOTH voice recongnition fault | AVN H/U | R-1 |
| MIC input | R-12 | |
| USB I/F error | AVN H/U | R-1 |
| USB device fault | R-13 | |
| Check the multimedia connector | R-13 | |
| iPod I/F error | AVN H/U | R-1 |
| iPod fault | R-13 | |
| Check the multimedia connector | R-13 | |
| AUX connection error | AVN H/U | R-1 |
| Check the multimedia connector | R-13 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.