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Symptom Troubleshooting (Audio): Other Mazda RX-8 I рестайлинг

FOREWORD [AUDIO]

Note. Record all radio programs set by the customer prior to the repairs. Set all radio programs and adjust the time after the repairs.

CONFIRMATION STEP 1: AUDIO PANEL SWITCH CONFIRMATION [AUDIO]

  1. Make sure the customer complain and identify either the center panel malfunction or audio unit malfunction.

How To Activate Audio Center Switch Confirmation Mode

  1. Turn the audio unit power to ON.
  2. While pressing the POWER/VOLUME switch, simultaneously press the MEDIA switch for approx. 1s .
  3. The center panel switch confirmation mode is now activated.
STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Press each switch on the center panel. Does buzzer sound when pressing each switch?YesMake sure the customer complain and then go to the appropriate symptom troubleshooting procedure.
NoGo to the next step.
2Disassemble and reassemble the center panel and audio unit. Activate the center panel switch confirmation mode. Does the buzzer sound when pressing each switch?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the center panel. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
3Does the audio system operate properly?YesThe system is normal.
NoMake sure the customer complain and then go to the appropriate symptom troubleshooting procedure.

AUDIO PANEL SWITCH CONFIRMATION - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

CONFIRMATION STEP 2: AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH CONFIRMATION [AUDIO]

  1. Make sure the customer complain and identify either the audio control switch malfunction or audio unit malfunction.
STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Is the symptom related to either the audio control switch or the audio panel operation?YesMake sure the customer complain and then go to the appropriate symptom troubleshooting procedure.
NoThe symptom is related to the audio panel operation: Follow the "Confirmation Step 1". The symptom is related to the audio control switch operation: Go to the next step.
2Disconnect the audio unit connector (24-pin.) Inspect both the audio unit and wiring harness-side connectors for poor connection, (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion.) Terminal 1N (audio control switch 1) Terminal 1P (audio control switch 2) Are all the pins normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoIf the audio unit side connector is wrong: Replace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) If the wiring harness-side connector is wrong: Repair or replace the pins and/or the connector.
3Inspect the continuity between the audio unit wiring harness-side connector terminal 1N and 1P while operating the audio control switch. Does the resistance change?YesMake sure the customer complain and then go to the appropriate symptom troubleshooting procedure.
NoGo to the next step.
4Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Remove the audio control switch. Inspect the continuity between the audio unit wiring harness-side connector (24-pin) terminal and the audio control switch wiring harness-side connector (8-pin) terminal. Terminal 1N (24-pin) - Terminal G (8-pin) Terminal 1P (24-pin) - Terminal H (8-pin) Is there continuity?YesReplace the audio control switch. (See AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NoRepair or replace the wiring harness.

AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH CONFIRMATION - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NO. 2 NO POWER ON THE ENTIRE AUDIO SYSTEM [AUDIO]

2No power on the entire audio system/Possible DTC: 09: Er20
Troubleshooting hints Burnt fuse (B+) Burnt fuse (ACC) Open or short circuit in power supply (B+) wiring harness Open or short circuit in power supply (ACC) wiring harness Poor connection of audio unit connector, terminal damage Audio unit malfunction

NO POWER ON THE ENTIRE AUDIO SYSTEM - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Inspect the following fuses: ROOM 15 A ACC 7.5 A Are the fuses normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace with the appropriate standard fuse. If the fuse is melted, inspect the wiring harness for short to ground. Repair or replace the wiring harness, then replace the fuse.
2Remove the audio unit. Inspect the connection of the audio unit connector (24-pin.) Disconnect the audio unit connector and inspect both the audio unit and wiring harness-side connectors for poor connection, (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion.) Terminal 1B (B+) Terminal 1R (ACC) Terminal 1W (GND) Are all the pins normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoIf poor connection of audio unit connector: Securely connect the audio unit connector. If the audio unit side connector is wrong: Replace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) If the wiring harness-side connector is wrong: Repair or replace the pins and/or the connector.
3Connect the audio unit connector. Inspect the voltage for the power supply line (B+, ACC.) Specification: Ignition switch ON: 11.5 V or more Idle: 12.5 V or more Is the voltage normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoRepair or replace the suspect wiring harnesses.
4Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Remove the audio unit connector (24-pin.) Inspect the continuity between the audio unit wiring harness-side connector terminal 1W and the ground. Is there continuity?YesReplace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
NoRepair or replace the wiring harness.

NO POWER ON THE ENTIRE AUDIO SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NO. 3 NO SOUND FROM ALL SPEAKERS [AUDIO]

3No sound from all speakers/Possible DTC: 03: Er07, 03: Er10, 06: Er07, 06:EM0, 09: Er20, 09: Er21, 22: Er07, 22: Er10
Troubleshooting hints Short circuit in wiring harness between audio unit and speaker Short circuit inside speaker Speaker malfunction (e.g., any foreign material, broken) Audio unit malfunction

NO SOUND FROM ALL SPEAKERS - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Press AUDIO CONT switch more than 2 seconds. Play the CD or Radio. Adjust the volume between "10" and "15". Is there any sound?YesThe system is normal.
NoGo to the next step.
2Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Remove the audio unit. Disconnect the audio connector (24-pin.) Inspect the continuity between the audio unit wiring harness-side connector terminal and ground: For front speaker Terminal 1A (LH+) - GND Terminal 1C (LH-) - GND Terminal 1D (RH+) - GND Terminal 1F (RH-) - GND For rear speaker Terminal 1S (LH+) - GND Terminal 1U (LH-) - GND Terminal 1V (RH+) - GND Terminal 1X (RH) - GND Is there continuity?YesRepair or replace the suspect wiring harnesses or speaker unit. NOTE: If there is a short circuit between the speaker harness or speaker lead wire and ground, the protector circuit inside the audio unit operates to cut the sound.
NoGo to the next step.
3Remove the speaker. Disconnect the speaker connector (2-pin.) Inspect the continuity between the speaker wiring harness-side connector (2-pin) terminal and ground: For each speaker Terminal A - GND Terminal B - GND Is there the continuity?YesReplace the speaker. (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NoReplace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
NOTE
If there is a short circuit between the speaker harness or speaker lead wire and ground, the protector circuit inside the audio unit operates to cut the sound.

NO SOUND FROM ALL SPEAKERS - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

3No sound from all speakers/Possible DTC: 06: Er07, 06: Er10, 09: Er20, 09: Er21, 10: Er07, 10: Er10, 22: Er07, 22: Er10
Troubleshooting hints Open or short circuit in wiring harness between audio amplifier and speaker Short circuit inside speaker Speaker malfunction (e.g., any foreign material, broken) Audio amplifier malfunction

NO SOUND FROM ALL SPEAKERS - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Press AUDIO CONT switch more than 2 seconds. Play the CD or radio. Adjust the volume between "10" and "15". Is there the sound?YesThe system is normal.
NoGo to the next step.
2Measure the voltage at the audio amplifier terminal A. (vehicle harness-side) Is the voltage B+?YesGo to Step 4.
NoRepair or replace wiring harness between the audio amplifier and fuse. Go to the next step.
3Is there any sound?YesThe system is normal.
NoGo to the next step.
4Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect the audio amplifier connector (8-pin, 16-pin.) Inspect continuity between the following terminals of the audio amplifier connector and speaker connector. For front speaker (LH) Terminal 2B (16-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 2D (16-pin) - Terminal B For front tweeter (LH) Terminal 2K (16-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 21 (16-pin) - Terminal B For front speaker (RH) Terminal 20 (16-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 2M (16-pin) - Terminal B For front tweeter (RH) Terminal 2G (16-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 2E (16-pin) - Terminal B For rear speaker/tweeter (LH) Terminal 1C (8-pin) - Terminal A (speaker)/terminal A (tweeter) Terminal 1D (8-pin) - Terminal B (speaker)/terminal B (tweeter) For rear speaker/tweeter (RH) Terminal 1E (8-pin) - Terminal A (speaker)/terminal A (tweeter) Terminal 1F (8-pin) - Terminal B (speaker)/terminal B (tweeter) For center speaker Terminal 1G (8-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 1H (8-pin) - Terminal B Is there continuity?YesGo to the next step.
NoRepair or replace the related wiring harnesses.
5Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position Disconnect the audio amplifier connector (8-pin, 16-pin.) Inspect the continuity between the audio amplifier connector and ground: For front speaker Terminal 2D (16-pin, LH OUT+) - GND Terminal 2B (16-pin, LH OUT-) - GND Terminal 2M (16-pin, RH OUT+) - GND Terminal 20 (16-pin, RH OUT-) - GND For front tweeter Terminal 21 (16-pin, LH OUT+) - GND Terminal 2K (16-pin, LH OUT-) - GND Terminal 2E (16-pin, RH OUT+) - GND Terminal 2G (16-pin, RH OUT-) - GND For rear speaker/tweeter Terminal 1D (8-pin, LH OUT+) - GND Terminal 1C (8-pin, LH OUT-) - GND Terminal 1F (8-pin, RH OUT+) - GND Terminal 1E (8-pin, RH OUT-) - GND For center speaker Terminal 1H (8-pin, CENTER OUT+) - GND Terminal 1G (8-pin, CENTER OUT-) - GND Is there continuity?YesRepair or replace the related wiring harnesses or speaker unit. NOTE: If there is a short circuit between the speaker harnesses or speaker lead wire and ground, the protector circuit inside the audio unit operates to cut the sound.
NoGo to the next step.
6Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect the audio amplifier connector (24-pin) and audio unit connector (24-pin.) Inspect the continuity between the audio amplifier terminal IL (24-pin, vehicle harness-side) and audio unit terminal J (24-pin, vehicle harness-side.) Is there continuity?YesReplace the audio amplifier. (See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NoRepair or replace the wiring harness between the audio amplifier and audio unit. Then go to the next step.
7Is there any sound?YesThe system is normal.
NoReplace the audio amplifier. (See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NOTE
If there is a short circuit between the speaker harnesses or speaker lead wire and ground, the protector circuit inside the audio unit operates to cut the sound.

NO SOUND FROM ALL SPEAKERS - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Vehicles Without Bose®

4No sound from some speaker/Possible DTC
Troubleshooting hints Open or short circuit in wiring harness between audio unit and speaker Short circuit inside speaker Speaker malfunction (e.g., any foreign material, broken) Audio unit malfunction

NO SOUND FROM SOME SPEAKERS - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Turn the audio unit power to ON. Press AUDIO CONT switch more than one second (BAL/FAD cancel mode.) Press the POWER/VOLUME switch and simultaneously press down the AUTO-M switch for approx. 2 seconds. NOTE: The sound speaker now changes in the order of left - front speaker, right - front speaker, right - rear speaker and left - rear speaker. Is there any speaker with no sound?YesIf no sound from some speaker: Go to the next step. If no sound at all: Go to the troubleshooting of "No. 3 No sound from all speakers".
NoThe troubleshooting is completed.
2Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Disconnect the audio unit connector (24-pin.) Inspect the continuity between the audio unit wiring harness-side connector (24-pin) terminal and ground. Is there the continuity?YesRepair or replace the suspect wiring harness or speaker unit. NOTE: If there is a short circuit between the speaker harness or speaker lead wire and ground, the protector circuit inside the audio unit operates to cut the sound.
NoGo to the next step.
3Remove the suspect speaker. Disconnect the speaker connector (2-pin) and inspect the resistance of speaker. Is the resistance normal? Specification Speaker resistance + wiring harness resistanceYesReplace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
NoGo to the next step.
4Inspect the wiring harness between the audio unit and the suspect speaker. Is there the continuity?YesGo to the next step
NoRepair or replace the suspect wiring harness.
5Inspect the suspect speaker. Is the speaker normal? NOTE: If the speaker lead wire contacts either ground or vehicle frame, replace the speaker.YesReplace the audio unit.
NoGo to the next step. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
NOTE
The sound speaker now changes in the order of left - front speaker, right - front speaker, right - rear speaker and left - rear speaker.
NOTE
If there is a short circuit between the speaker harness or speaker lead wire and ground, the protector circuit inside the audio unit operates to cut the sound.
NOTE
If the speaker lead wire contacts either ground or vehicle frame, replace the speaker.

NO SOUND FROM SOME SPEAKERS - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

4No sound from certain speaker/Possible DTC
Troubleshooting hints Poor connection of audio unit connector, terminal damage Poor connection of audio amplifier connector Open or short circuit in wiring harness between audio amplifier and audio unit Open or short circuit in wiring harness between audio amplifier and speaker Short circuit inside speaker Speaker malfunction (e.g., foreign material, broken) Audio amplifier malfunction

NO SOUND FROM CERTAIN SPEAKER - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Turn the audio unit on. Press AUDIO CONT switch 1 second (BAL/FED cancel mode.) Press the POWER/VOLUME switch and simultaneously press down the AUTO-M switch for approx. 2 seconds. NOTE: The speaker from which the sound is not emitted is specified using by that the speaker voice changes. Is there any speaker with no sound?YesIf no sound from some speakers: Go to the next step. If not sound at all: Go to the troubleshooting of "No. 3 No sound from all speakers".
NoThe troubleshooting completed. (The system is normal.)
2Does the same speaker have no sound if changing the sound source? (Radio, CD)YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) NOTE: If a different speaker has no sound now, the audio unit is malfunctioning.
3Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Inspect the connection of the audio unit connector (24-pin), (for sound signal line) Is the connector connected securely?YesGo to the next step.
NoConnect the audio unit connector (24-pin) securely.
4Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Remove the audio unit. Disconnect the audio unit connector (24-pin.) Inspect the continuity between the audio unit wiring harness-side connector and ground. For front speaker Terminal 1A (LH+) - GND Terminal 1C (LH-) - GND Terminal 1D (RH+) - GND Terminal 1F (RH-) - GND For rear speaker Terminal 1S (LH+) - GND Terminal 1U (LH-) - GND Terminal 1V (RH+) - GND Terminal 1X (RH-) - GND Is there continuity?YesGo to the next step.
NoGo to Step 6.
5Inspect the continuity between the following terminals of the audio amplifier wiring harness-side connector (24-pin) and the audio unit wiring harness-side connector (24-pin.) For front speaker (audio amplifier - audio unit) Terminal A (LH+) - Terminal 1D Terminal C (LH-) - Terminal 1C Terminal D (RH+) - Terminal 1F Terminal F (RH-) - Terminal 1E For rear speaker (audio amplifier - audio unit) Terminal S (LH+) - Terminal 1H Terminal U (LH-) - Terminal 1G Terminal V (RH+) - Terminal 1J Terminal X (RH-) - Terminal 1I Is there continuity?YesGo to the next step.
NoRepair or replace the related wiring harnesses between the audio amplifier and the audio unit. Then go to the next step.
6Inspect the connection of the audio amplifier connector (24-pin, 8-pin.) Is the connector connected securely?YesGo to the next step.
NoConnect the audio amplifier (24-pin, 8-pin) securely.
7Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect the audio amplifier connector (8-pin, 16-pin.) Inspect continuity between the following terminals of the audio amplifier connector and speaker connector. For front speaker (LH) Terminal 2B (16-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 2D (16-pin) - Terminal B For front tweeter (LH) Terminal 2K (16-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 21 (16-pin) - Terminal B For front speaker (RH) Terminal 20 (16-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 2M (16-pin) - Terminal B For front tweeter (RH) Terminal 2G (16-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 2E (16-pin) -Terminal B For rear speaker/tweeter (LH) Terminal 1C (8-pin) - Terminal A(speaker)/terminal A (tweeter) Terminal 1D (8-pin) - Terminal B(speaker)/terminal B (tweeter) For rear speaker/tweeter (RH) Terminal 1E (8-pin) - Terminal A(speaker)/terminal A (tweeter) Terminal 1F (8-pin) - Terminal B(speaker)/terminal B (tweeter) For center speaker Terminal 1G (8-pin) - Terminal A Terminal 1H (8-pin) - Terminal B Is there continuity?YesGo to the next step.
NoRepair or replace the repair related wiring harnesses.
8Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position Disconnect the audio amplifier connector (8-pin, 16-pin.) Inspect the continuity between the audio amplifier connector and ground: For front speaker Terminal 2D (16-pin, LH OUT+) - GND Terminal 2B (16-pin, LH OUT-) - GND Terminal 2M (16-pin, RH OUT+) - GND Terminal 2O (16-pin, RH OUT-) - GND For front tweeter Terminal 2I (16-pin, LH OUT+) - GND Terminal 2K (16-pin, LH OUT-) - GND Terminal 2E (16-pin, RH OUT+) - GND Terminal 2G (16-pin, RH OUT-) - GND For rear speaker/tweeter Terminal 1D (8-pin, LH OUT+) - GND Terminal 1C (8-pin, LH OUT-) - GND Terminal 1F (8-pin, RH OUT+) - GND Terminal 1E (8-pin, RH OUT-) - GND For center speaker Terminal 1H (8-pin, CENTER OUT+) - GND Terminal 1G (8-pin, CENTER OUT-) - GND Is there continuity?YesRepair or replace the related wiring harness or speaker unit. (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) NOTE: If there is a short circuit between the speaker harness or speaker lead wire and ground, the protector circuit inside the audio unit operates to cut the sound.
NoGo to the next step.
9Remove the suspect speaker. Disconnect the speaker connector (2-pin) and inspect the resistance of speaker. Is the resistance normal? Specification: Speaker resistance + wiring resistance NOTE: If the speaker lead wire contacts to either ground or vehicle frame, replace the speaker.YesReplace the audio amplifier. (See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NoReplace the speaker. (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NOTE
The speaker from which the sound is not emitted is specified using by that the speaker voice changes.
NOTE
If a different speaker has no sound now, the audio unit is malfunctioning.
NOTE
If there is a short circuit between the speaker harness or speaker lead wire and ground, the protector circuit inside the audio unit operates to cut the sound.
NOTE
If the speaker lead wire contacts to either ground or vehicle frame, replace the speaker.

NO SOUND FROM CERTAIN SPEAKER - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NO. 5 BROKEN SOUND OR POOR SOUND QUALITY [AUDIO]

5Broken sound or poor sound quality/Possible DTC: 09: Er21
Troubleshooting hints Audio unit malfunction Audio amplifier malfunction (Bose®) Improper speaker installation Vibration of door trim and/or package trim Speaker malfunction (e.g., any foreign material, damage)

BROKEN SOUND OR POOR SOUND QUALITY - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Are there a broken sound or poor sound quality from all speakers?YesGo to the next step.
NoGo to Step 5.
2Inspect the sound while adjusting the sound volume. Is there a broken sound or poor sound quality between "15" and "20"?YesGo to the next step.
NoThe system is normal.
3Inspect the BASS/TREB. Is there a poor sound quality at "-3 - +3" of "BASS/TREB"? NOTE: When press the AUDIO CONT switch for a few seconds, BASS/TREB is set at "0".YesGo to the next step.
NoIf there is a broken sound at "+6 - 6" of BASS/TREB with the maximum volume, the system is normal.
4Attempt to duplicate the symptom on the other vehicle. Is the sound better than the customer's vehicle?YesWithout BOSE®: Replace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) With BOSE®: If noise occurs from the speaker of a specific channel, or the volume is minimized and the noise occurs: Replace the audio amplifier. (See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) If the noise occurs from the speaker of two or more channels or the volume is minimized and the noise does not occurs. Replace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
NoThe system is normal.
5Identify the speaker with a broken sound by adjusting BAL/FADE. Is the suspect speaker installed upward?YesGo to Step 7.
NoGo to the next step.
6Inspect the speaker installation condition. Is the speaker installed properly?YesGo to the next step.
NoInstall the speaker properly.
7Remove the speaker. Is there any foreign material or damage on the speaker?YesRepair or replace the suspect speaker.
NoGo to the next step.
8Inspect the sound again. Is there broken sound?YesGo to the next step.
NoInspect the vibration from the door trim and/or package trim. Repair or replace the suspect trim as necessary.
9Replace with a speaker known to be good, (e.g., swap right and left speakers) Does the broken sound appear at the same location?YesWithout BOSE®: Replace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) With BOSE®: If noise occurs from the speaker of a specific channel, or the volume is minimized and the noise occurs: Replace the audio amplifier. (See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) If the noise occurs from the speaker of two or more channels or the volume is minimized and the noise does not occurs. Replace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
NoReplace the speaker. (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NOTE
When press the AUDIO CONT switch for a few seconds, BASS/TREB is set at "0".

BROKEN SOUND OR POOR SOUND QUALITY - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NO. 6 SOUND BECOMES LOUDLY OR WEAKLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE [AUDIO]

6Sound becomes loudly or weakly while driving the vehicle/Possible DTC
Troubleshooting hints Audio unit malfunction (without Bose®) Audio amplifier malfunction (with Bose®) NOTE: Inspect the ALC function (without Bose®) or AUDIOPILOT function (with Bose®) while driving the vehicle with playing the CD, etc.
NOTE
Inspect the ALC function (without Bose®) or AUDIOPILOT function (with Bose®) while driving the vehicle with playing the CD, etc.

SOUND BECOMES LOUDLY OR WEAKLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Does the ALC (without Bose®)/AUDIOPILOT function (with Bose®) turn on?YesGo to the next step.
NoWithout Bose®: Replace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) With Bose®: Replace the audio amplifier. (See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2Turn the ALC (without Bose®)/AUDIOPILOT function (with Bose®.) Does the sound change while driving the vehicle?YesWithout Bose®: Replace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) With Bose®: Replace the audio amplifier. (See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NoThe system is normal. Explains the ALC (without Bose®) ®)/AUDIOPILOT function (with Bose®) to the customer.

SOUND BECOMES LOUDLY OR WEAKLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NO. 7 ALC FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE [AUDIO]

7ALC function is inoperative/Possible DTC
Troubleshooting hints Open or short circuit in vehicle speed signal wiring harness (e. g., instrument cluster) CAN signal wiring harness malfunction Audio unit malfunction NOTE: Inspect the ALC function while driving the vehicle playing the CD, etc.
NOTE
Inspect the ALC function while driving the vehicle playing the CD, etc.

ALC FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Turn the ALC function to ON. Inspect the ALC function operation when driving the vehicle at ALC level 3. Does the ALC system operate properly?YesThe system is normal. Explains the ALC function to the customer.
NoGo to the next step.
2Inspect the connection of the audio unit connector (24-pin, vehicle speed signal.) Inspect both the audio unit and wiring harness-side connector terminal I (24-pin) for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion.) Are all the pins normal?YesGo to the appropriate DTC inspection. Repair or replace the pins and/or the connector.
NoReplace the audio unit.

ALC FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NO. 8 AUDIOPILOT FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE [AUDIO]

8AUDIOPILOT function is inoperative/Possible DTC
Troubleshooting hints Open or short circuit in AUDIOPILOT signal wiring harness Open or short circuit in AUDIOPILOT microphone signal wiring harness Audio amplifier malfunction

AUDIOPILOT FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Turn the AUDIOPILOT function on. Inspect the AUDIOPILOT function operation while driving the vehicle. Does the AUDIOPILOT system operation properly?YesThe system is normal. Explain the AUDIOPILOT function to the customer.
NoGo to the next step.
2Inspect the connection of the audio unit connector (16-pin, AUDIOPILOT signal.) Inspect both the audio unit and wiring harness-side connector terminal 2B (16-pin) for a poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins corrosion.) Are all the pins normal?YesRepair or replace the pins and/or the connector.
NoGo to the next step.
3Inspect the connection of the audio amplifier connector (16-pin, AUDIOPILOT signal.) Inspect both the audio amplifier and wiring harness-side connector terminal 3L (16-pin) for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion.) Are all the pins normal?YesRepair or replace the pins and/or the connector.
NoGo to the next step.
4Inspect the connection of the audio amplifier connector (16-pin, AUDIOPILOT microphone signal.) Inspect both the audio amplifier and wiring harness-side connector terminals 30 and 3P (16-pin) for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion.) Are all the pins normal?YesRepair or replace the pins and/or the connector.
NoReplace the audio amplifier. (See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

AUDIOPILOT FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NO. 9 AUDIO SYSTEM ILLUMINATION DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL [AUDIO]

9Audio system illumination does not illuminate at all/Possible DTC: 09: Er20, 21 : Er19
Troubleshooting hints Burnt fuse (TNS signal) Open or short circuit in TNS signal wiring harness Poor connection of audio unit connector, terminal damage Audio unit malfunction

AUDIO SYSTEM ILLUMINATION DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Are all illumination on the audio unit turned OFF?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the center panel.
2Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Inspect the fuse (ILLUMI.) Is the fuse normal?YesGo to Step 4.
NoGo to the next step.
3Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Disconnect the audio unit connector (24-pin) and inspect the continuity between the audio unit wiring harness-side connector terminal E (TNS) and the ground. Is there continuity?YesRepair or replace the short circuit in the suspect wiring harness. After repair the harness, replace with the appropriate standard fuse.
NoGo to the next step.
4Inspect the connection of the audio unit connector (24-pin.) Inspect both the audio unit and wiring harness-side connector terminal E for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion.) Are all the pins normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoIf poor connection of audio unit connector: Securely connect the audio unit connector. If the audio unit side connector is wrong: Replace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) If the wiring harness-side connector is wrong: Repair or replace the pins and/or the connector.
5Connect the audio unit connector (24-pin.) Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. Inspect the voltage at the audio unit connector terminal E (TNS.) Is the voltage B+ when the light switch is turned to the TNS position?YesReplace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
NoRepair or replace the suspect wiring harness (TNS signal.)

AUDIO SYSTEM ILLUMINATION DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NO. 10 LCD DOES NOT DISPLAY AT ALL [AUDIO]

10LCD does not display at all/Possible DTC: 09: Er20, 16: Er12
Troubleshooting hints Center panel unit malfunction Information display malfunction

LCD DOES NOT DISPLAY AT ALL - POSSIBLE CAUSE

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1Inspect the information display. (See INFORMATION DISPLAY INPUT/OUTPUT CHECK MODE .) Does the LCD display properly?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the information display.
2Press either CLC or SET/INFO switch on the information display. Does the beep sound?YesReplace the audio unit. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)(See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
NoReplace both audio unit and information display. (CAN communication malfunction)

LCD DOES NOT DISPLAY AT ALL - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE