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.
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
HINT:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the audio and visual system.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- BASIC INSPECTION
- Turn the power switch ON (ACC)
- Check whether or not the display appears on the multi-display
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Display appears A Display does not appear B
B: Go to step 6
A: Go to next step
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
- Delete DTC.
- Recheck for DTCs Based on the DTC output in the first step, try to force output of the audio system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC
HINT:
- If the system cannot enter the diagnosis mode, inspect each AVC-LAN communication signal and repair or replace problem parts.
- Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check for DTCs. This is because the system stores past DTCs.
- Refer to the detailed description on the diagnostic screen, as necessary (see DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY DETAILED DESCRIPTION ).
- Check and clear past diagnostic trouble codes. Check the diagnostic trouble code and inspect the area the code indicates.
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to DTC does not reoccur A DTC reoccurs B
B: Go to step 7
A: Go to next step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B B: Go to step 7
A: Go to next step
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- Terminals of ECU (see TERMINALS OF ECU )
- Inspect the front No. 1 speaker (see INSPECTION ).
- Inspect the front No. 2 speaker (see INSPECTION ).
- Inspect the front No. 3 speaker (see INSPECTION )
- Inspect the stereo component speaker (see INSPECTION ).
- Inspect the rear No. 1 speaker (see INSPECTION )
- Inspect the rear No. 2 speaker (see INSPECTION )
- Inspect the rear No. 3 speaker (see INSPECTION ).
- Inspect the rear header speaker (see INSPECTION ).
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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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.
