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Mute Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Telematics Transceiver [07/2020 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
*a Component with harness connected
(DCM (Telematics Transceiver))Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F128-14 (MUTE) - Body ground Power switch on (ACC)
Audio system playing
→ Emergency call mode2.0 V or higher
→ Below 1 VResult
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [07/2020 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 2
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY - DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER))
- Disconnect the F119 radio and display receiver assembly connector.
- Disconnect the F128 DCM (telematics transceiver) connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F119-3 (TMUT) - F128-14 (MUTE) Always Below 1 Ω F119-3 (TMUT) or F128-14 (MUTE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 3
- INSPECT RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the F128 DCM (telematics transceiver) connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to DCM (Telematics Transceiver))Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F128-14 (MUTE) - Body ground Power switch on (ACC) 2.0 V or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER). Refer to REMOVAL [07/2020 - ]
Result:
NG
REPLACE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2019 - ]
NO RELATED
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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.