Stereo Component Amplifier Power Source Circuit (From 8/2009): Procedure

2010 Lexus RX 450h 3.5 BSECTION Procedure
  1. INSPECT STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the stereo component amplifier assembly connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Stereo Component Amplifier Assembly Connector
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    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      O18-2 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      O18-6 (GND2) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      O18-1 (+B) - O18-2 (GND) Power switch off 11 to 14 V
      O18-3 (+B2) - O18-2 (GND) Power switch off 11 to 14 V
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Stereo Component Amplifier Assembly)

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   2 

  2. PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
RENDER: 1.0x

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