USB Device or "iPod" cannot Charge (From 08/2009): Procedure

2010 Lexus RX 450h 3.5 BSECTION Procedure
  1. REPLACE USB DEVICE OR "iPod" 
    1. Disconnect the USB device or "iPod" from the No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly.
    2. Turn the power switch off.

      HINT: 

      When this malfunction occurs, it is necessary to turn off the power switch to make it possible for the vehicle to recognize a new device when it is connected.

    3. Turn the power switch on (ACC).
    4. Connect a known good USB device or "iPod" to the No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly.

      OK

      USB device or "iPod" charges.

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → USB DEVICE OR "iPod" WAS DEFECTIVE 

  2. INSPECT MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU 
    1. Disconnect the No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 1 Stereo Jack Adapter Assembly Connector Terminals
      GTY259362Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      U11-1 (UPI) - U11-4 (UJSG) Always 5 V
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to No. 1 Stereo Jack Adapter Assembly)

    NG → See step   4 

    OK → See step   3 

  3. REPLACE NO. 1 STEREO JACK ADAPTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the multi-media interface ECU connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 2: Identifying U11 & U12 Multi-Media Interface ECU Connector Terminals
      GTY261038Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      U12-4 (UPO) - U11-1 (UPI) Always Below 1 Ω
      U12-1 (UESG) - U11-4 (UJSG) Always Below 1 Ω
      U11-1 (UPI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      U11-4 (UJSG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to No. 1 Stereo Jack Adapter Assembly)
      *2 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Multi-media Interface ECU)

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   5 

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

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