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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Lexus RX II facelift

Audio / Visual: Diagnosis 3 illustrations ~2186 words

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT

  1. Before inspecting the suspected areas listed in the table below, check the fuse and relay.
  2. Before inspecting the suspected areas listed in the table below, check the DTCs.
  3. Methods used to verify the cause of the problem are listed in order of probability in the suspected area column.

Audio Function

SymptomSuspected areaProceed to
Pressing power switch does not turn on system.1. Pressing power switch does not turn on systemPRESSING POWER SWITCH DOES NOT TURN ON SYSTEM
2. Radio receiver power source circuitRADIO RECEIVER POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
3. AVC-LAN CircuitAVC-LAN CIRCUIT
4. Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
Panel switch does not function.1. Steering pad switch circuitSTEERING PAD SWITCH CIRCUIT
2. AVC-LAN CircuitAVC-LAN CIRCUIT
3. Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
No sound can be heard from speakers (audio is mute).1. Radio receiver power source circuitRADIO RECEIVER POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
2. No sound can be heard from speakers (audio is mute)NO SOUND CAN BE HEARD FROM SPEAKERS (AUDIO IS MUTE)
3. Stereo component amplifier power source circuitSTEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
4. Sound signal circuit between radio receiver and stereo component amplifierSOUND SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN RADIO RECEIVER AND STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
5. Speaker circuitSPEAKER CIRCUIT
6. Mute signal circuit between radio receiver and stereo component amplifierMUTE SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN RADIO RECEIVER AND STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
7. Mute signal circuit between navigation ecu and stereo component amplifierMUTE SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN NAVIGATION ECU AND STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
8. Replace stereo component amplifierSTEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
9. Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
Sound cannot be heard only from front speaker (driver side). (Volume is too low.) (Only with navigation system)1. Driver side speaker circuitDRIVER SIDE SPEAKER CIRCUIT
2. Sound signal circuit between radio receiver and stereo component amplifierSOUND SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN RADIO RECEIVER AND STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
3. Replace stereo component amplifierSTEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
4. Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
Sound quality is bad in all modes. (Volume is too low.)1. Poor sound quality in all modes (low volume)POOR SOUND QUALITY IN ALL MODES (LOW VOLUME)
2. Speaker circuitSPEAKER CIRCUIT
3. Sound signal circuit between radio receiver and stereo component amplifierSOUND SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN RADIO RECEIVER AND STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
4. Mute signal circuit between radio receiver and stereo component amplifierMUTE SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN RADIO RECEIVER AND STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
5. Mute signal circuit between navigation ecu and stereo component amplifierMUTE SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN NAVIGATION ECU AND STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
6. Replace stereo component amplifierSTEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
7. Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
ASL does not function.1. Vehicle speed signal circuit between stereo component amplifier and combination meterVEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER AND COMBINATION METER
Sound cannot be heard or sound quality is bad. (RSE sound)1. Radio receiver power source circuitRADIO RECEIVER POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
2. Multi-display controller power source circuitMULTI-DISPLAY CONTROLLER POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
3. Sound signal circuit between radio receiver and multi-display controllerSOUND SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN RADIO RECEIVER AND MULTI-DISPLAY CONTROLLER
4. Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
5. Replace multi-display controllerTELEVISION DISPLAY
Abnormal noise occurs.1. Noise occursNOISE OCCURS
2. Replace stereo component amplifierSTEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER
Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
Radio broadcast cannot be received (poor reception).1. Radio broadcast cannot be received (poor reception)RADIO BROADCAST CANNOT BE RECEIVED (POOR RECEPTION)
CD cannot be inserted/played or CD is ejected right after insertion.1. Radio receiver power source circuitRADIO RECEIVER POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
2. CD Cannot be inserted/played or cd is ejected right after insertionCD CANNOT BE INSERTED/PLAYED OR CD IS EJECTED RIGHT AFTER INSERTION
CD cannot be ejected.1. Radio receiver power source circuitRADIO RECEIVER POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
2. CD Cannot be ejectedCD CANNOT BE EJECTED
Sound quality is bad only when playing CD. (Volume is too low.)1. Sound quality is bad only when cd is played (volume is too low)SOUND QUALITY IS BAD ONLY WHEN CD IS PLAYED (VOLUME IS TOO LOW)
CD sound skips.1. CD sound skipsCD SOUND SKIPS
Cassette tape cannot be inserted or played.1. Radio receiver power source circuitRADIO RECEIVER POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
2. Cassette tape cannot be inserted or playedCASSETTE TAPE CANNOT BE INSERTED OR PLAYED
Cassette tape cannot be ejected.1. Radio receiver power source circuitRADIO RECEIVER POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
2. Cassette tape cannot be ejectedCASSETTE TAPE CANNOT BE EJECTED
Sound quality is bad only when playing tape.1. Sound quality is bad only when playing tapeSOUND QUALITY IS BAD ONLY WHEN PLAYING TAPE
Tape is tangled due to incorrect tape speed or auto-reverse malfunction.1. Tape is tangled due to incorrect tape speed or auto-reverse malfunctionTAPE IS TANGLED DUE TO INCORRECT TAPE SPEED OR AUTO-REVERSE MALFUNCTION
Radio receiver cannot be dimmed in night time.1. Dimmer signal circuitDIMMER SIGNAL CIRCUIT
2. Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER
Radio receiver cannot be illuminated in night time.1. Illumination circuitILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
2. Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER

AUDIO FUNCTION PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Steering Pad Switch Function

SymptomSuspected areaProceed to
Audio system cannot be operated with steering pad switch.1. Steering pad switch circuitSTEERING PAD SWITCH CIRCUIT
2. Replace radio receiverREPLACE RADIO RECEIVER

STEERING PAD SWITCH FUNCTION PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

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  1. RADIO RECEIVER RADIO RECEIVER CONNECTOR TERMINALS REFERENCE Symbols (Terminal No.) Wiring Color Terminal Description Condition Specification B (R2-1) - GND (R2-20) L-B - BR Battery Always 10 to 14 V ILL+ (R2-2) - GND (R2-20) G - BR Illumination (rheostat) signal Light contro1 switch OFF --> TAIL Below 1 V --> 10 to 14 V ATX+ (R2-5) - GND (R2-20) P - BR AVC-LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V MUTE (R2-7) - GND (R2-20) GR - BR MUTE signal Audio system is playing --> Changing Above 3.5 V --> Below 1 V R+ (R2-8) - GND (R2-20) B - BR Sound signal (Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output L+ (R2-9) - GND (R2-20) R - BR Sound signal (Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output SLD (R2-10) - Body ground Shielded - Body ground Shield ground Always Below 1 V ACC (R2-11) - GND (R2-20) GR - BR Accessory (ON) Turn ignition switch to ACC 10 to 14 V ILL- (R2-12) - GND (R2-20) W - BR Illumination (rheostat) signal Turn ignition switch off --> ON Below 1 V --> Pulse generation ANT (R2-13) - GND (R2-20) O - BR Power source of antenna Radio switch ON and AM or FM 10 to 14 V ATX- (R2-15) - GND (R2-20) L - BR AVC-LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V R - (R2-18) - GND (R2-20) W - BR Sound signal (Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output L - (R2-19) - GND (R2-20) G - BR Sound signal (Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output GND (R2-20) - Body ground BR - Body ground Ground Always Below 1 V SWG (R4-6) - GND (R2-20) R - BR Steering pad switch ground Always Below 1 V SW1 (R4-7) - GND (R2-20) G - BR Steering pad switch signal Steering pad switch not operated 4 V or more --> SEEK+ switch pushed --> Approx. 0.5 V --> SEEK- switch pushed --> Approx. 0.9 V VOL+ switch pushed --> Approx. 2.0 V VOL- switch pushed --> Approx. 3.4 V SW2 (R4-8) - GND (R2-20) V - BR Steering pad switch signal Steering pad switch not operated --> MODE switch pushed 4 V or more --> Below 2.5 V TX+ (R4-9) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) Y - BR AVC-LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V TX- (R4-10) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) BR - BR AVC-LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V RSLD (R4-14) - Body ground Shielded - Body ground Shield ground Always Below 1 V R-R+ (R4-15) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) P - BR Sound signal to RSE Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output R-R- (R4-16) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) LG - BR Sound signal to RSE Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output R-L+ (R4-17) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) SB - BR Sound signal to RSE Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output R-L- (R4-18) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) BR - BR Sound signal to RSE Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output RMUT (R4-19) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) O - BR RSE MUTE signal Audio system is playing --> Changing Above 3.5 V --> Below 1 V ADIM (R4-20) - GND (R2-20) SB - BR Illumination (auto dimmer) signal Ignition switch on, headlight dimmer switch in TAIL or ON and automatic light control sensor covered by hand Above 9 V CSLD (R3-1) - Body ground Shielded - Body ground Shield ground Always Below 1 V CDR+ (R3-2) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) L - BR Sound signal to RSE RSE system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output CDR- (R3-3) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) O - BR Sound signal to RSE RSE system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output CDL+ (R3-4) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) Y - BR Sound signal to RSE RSE system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output CDL- (R3-5) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) V - BR Sound signal to RSE RSE system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output MUTE (R3-6) - GND (R2-20) ( (2) ) B - BR RSE MUTE signal RSE system is changing Above 3.5 V --> Below 1 V TX+ (R3-9) - GND (R2-20) ( (1) ) Y - BR AVC - LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V TX- (R3-10) - GND (R2-20) ( (1) ) BR - BR AVC-LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V (1) With Navigation System (2) With Rear Seat Entertainment System
  2. STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER (STANDARD SYSTEM) STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER TERMINALS REFERENCE Symbols (Terminal No.) Wiring Color Terminal Description Condition Specification +B (S30-1) - GND (S30-16) W - W-B Battery Always 10 to 14 V WF2+ (S30-4) - GND (S30-16) V - W-B Sound signal (Woofer Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output WF1+ (S30-5) - GND (S30-16) P - W-B Sound signal (Woofer Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output RL+ (S30-6) - GND (S30-16) R - W-B Sound signal (Rear Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output RR+ (S30-7) - GND (S30-16) R-Y - W-B Sound signal (Rear Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output FL+ (S30-8) - GND (S30-16) Y ( (1) 1) - W-B BR ( (2) 2) - W-B Sound signal (Front Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output FR+ (S30-9) - GND (S30-16) V - W-B Sound signal (Front Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output +B2 (S30-10) - GND (S30-16) W - W-B Battery Always 10 to 14 V WF2- (S30-13) - GND (S30-16) W - W-B Sound signal (Front Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output WF1- (S30-14) - GND (S30-16) L-B - W-B Sound signal (Front Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output GND2 (S30-15) - Body ground W-B - Body ground Ground Always Below 1 V GND (S30-16) - Body ground W-B - Body ground Ground Always Below 1 V RL- (S30-17) - GND (S30-16) GR - W-B Sound signal (Rear Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output RR- (S30-18) - GND (S30-16) L - W-B Sound signal (Rear Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output FL- (S30-19) - GND (S30-16) LG ( (1) 1) - W-B R-Y ( (2) 2) - W-B Sound signal (Front Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output FR- (S30-20) - GND (S30-16) P - W-B Sound signal (Front Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output MUTE (S29-1) - GND (S30-16) GR - W-B Mute signal from radio receiver Audio system is playing --> Changing Above 3.5 V --> Below 3.5 V L-(S29-2) - GND (S30-16) G - W-B Sound signal from radio receiver (Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output L+ (S29-3) - GND (S30-16) R - W-B Sound signal from radio receiver (Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output R- (S29-4) - GND (S30-16) W - W-B Sound signal from radio receiver (Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output R+ (S29-5) - GND (S30-16) B - W-B Sound signal from radio receiver (Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output TX- (S29-7) - GND (S30-16) L - W-B AVC-LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V TX+ (S29-8) - GND (S30-16) P - W-B AVC-LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V SPD (S29-11) - GND (S30-16) SB - W-B Speed signal from combination meter Vehicle is driven Pulse generation ACC (S29-12) - GND (S30-16) P - W-B Accessory (ON) Turn ignition switch to ACC Below 1 V --> 10 to 14 V N-MU (S29-21) - GND (S30-16) ( (1) 1) V - W-B Mute signal from navigation ECU Navigation system is changing Above 3.5 V --> Below 1 V (1) With Navigation System (2) Without Navigation System
  3. STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER (MARK LEVINSON SYSTEM) STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER CONNECTOR TERMINALS REFERENCE Symbols (Terminal No.) Wiring Color Terminal Description Condition Specification FR+ (S28-1) - GND (S28-13) P - W-B Sound signal (Front Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output FL+ (S28-2) - GND (S28-13) V - W-B Sound signal (Front Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output RR+ (S28-3) - GND (S28-13) R-Y - W-B Sound signal (Rear Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output RL+ (S28-4) - GND (S28-13) R - W-B Sound signal (Rear Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output CTF+ (S28-5) - GND (S28-13) GR - W-B Sound signal (Center) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output B+ (S28-7) - GND (S28-13) W - W-B Battery Always 10 to 14 V FR- (S28-8) - GND (S28-13) L-B - W-B Sound signal (Front Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output FL- (S28-9) - GND (S28-13) W - W-B Sound signal (Front Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output RR- (S28-10) - GND (S28-13) L - W-B Sound signal (Rear Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output RL- (S28-11) - GND (S28-13) GR - W-B Sound signal (Rear Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output E (S28-12) - Body ground W-B - Body ground Ground Always Below 1 V GND (S28-13) - Body ground W-B - Body ground Ground Always Below 1 V CTF- (S28-14) - GND (S28-13) B - W-B Sound signal (Center) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output B+ (S28-16) - GND (S28-13) W - W-B Battery Always 10 to 14 V TFR+ (S27-1) - GND (S28-13) V - W-B Sound signal (Front Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output TFL+ (S27-2) - GND (S28-13) Y ( (1) ) - W-B BR ( (2) ) - W-B Sound signal (Front Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output MTX+ (S27-5) - GND (S28-13) P - W-B AVC-LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V N-MU (S27-9) - GND (S28-13) V ( (1) ) - W-B Mute signal from navigation ECU Audio system is playing --> Changing Above 3.5 V --> Below 1 V R+ (S27-11) - GND (S28-13) B - W-B Sound signal from radio receiver (Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output L+ (S27-12) - GND (S28-13) R - W-B Sound signal from radio receiver (Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output SPD (S27-13) - GND (S28-13) SB - W-B Speed signal from combination meter Vehicle is driven Pulse generation TFR- (S27-14) - GND (S28-13) P - W-B Sound signal (Front Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output TFL- (S27-15) - GND (S28-13) LG ( (1) ) - W-B R-Y ( (2) ) - W-B Sound signal (Front Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output MTX- (S27-18) - GND (S28-13) L - W-B AVC-LAN communication signal Turn ignition switch to ACC 2 to 3 V ACC (S27-20) - GND (S28-13) P - W-B Accessory (ON) Turn ignition switch off --> ACC or ON 10 to 14 V MUTE (S27-21) - GND (S28-13) GR - W-B Mute signal from radio receiver Audio system is playing --> Changing Above 3.5 V --> Below 1 V R- (S27-23) - GND (S28-13) W - W-B Sound signal from radio receiver (Right) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output L- (S27-24) - GND (S28-13) G - W-B Sound signal from radio receiver (Left) Audio system is playing A waveform synchronized with sounds is output (1) With Navigation System (2) Without Navigation System
  4. GATEWAY ECU (See «TERMINALS OF ECU»(ref-236036-S10501378812006062900000) )
  5. MULTI-DISPLAY CONTROLLER (See «TERMINALS OF ECU»(ref-236035-S17368704062006062900000) )