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DTC B1238:01 [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT]

Without Bose®

Description

Speaker circuit malfunction

Detection condition

  • The connectivity master unit (CMU) detected a short to ground or short to power supply in the speaker circuit with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).

Fail-safe

Not applicable

Possible cause

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) connector or terminal malfunction

  • Door speaker (LH) connector or terminal malfunction

  • Tweeter (LH) connector or terminal malfunction

  • Short to ground in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Door speaker (LH) terminal C

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Door speaker (LH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Tweeter (LH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Tweeter (LH) terminal A

  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Door speaker (LH) terminal C

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Door speaker (LH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Tweeter (LH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Tweeter (LH) terminal A

  • Door speaker (LH) malfunction

  • Tweeter (LH) malfunction

  • Door speaker (RH) connector or terminal malfunction

  • Tweeter (RH) connector or terminal malfunction

  • Short to ground in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Door speaker (RH) terminal C

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Door speaker (RH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Tweeter (RH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Tweeter (RH) terminal A

  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Door speaker (RH) terminal C

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Door speaker (RH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Tweeter (RH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Tweeter (RH) terminal A

  • Door speaker (RH) malfunction

  • Tweeter (RH) malfunction

  • Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) connector or terminal malfunction

  • Short to ground in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2S—Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2U—Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal A

  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2S—Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2U—Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal A

  • Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) malfunction

  • Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) connector or terminal malfunction

  • Short to ground in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2V—Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2X—Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal A

  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2V—Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal B

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2X—Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal A

  • Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) malfunction

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) malfunction

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Action

1

DETERMINE MALFUNCTIONING SPEAKER
  • Perform diagnostic assist code “94” speaker inspection.

    (See DIAGNOSTIC ASSIST FUNCTION [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT].)

  • Is audio produced from each speaker in order?

Yes

Go to Step 27.

No

No audio produced from door speaker (LH) and tweeter (LH)

  • Go to the next step.

No audio produced from door speaker (RH) and tweeter (RH)

  • Go to Step 9.

No sound produced from driver-side headrest speaker (LH)

  • Go to Step 16.

No audio produced from driver-side headrest speaker (RH)

  • Go to Step 21.

No audio produced from all speakers.

  • Go to Step 26.

2

INSPECT TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Disconnect the tuner and amp unit (TAU) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

3

INSPECT DOOR SPEAKER (LH) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Disconnect the door speaker (LH) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

4

INSPECT TWEETER (LH) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Disconnect the tweeter (LH) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

5

INSPECT DOOR SPEAKER (LH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
  • Verify that the following connectors are disconnected:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU)

    • Door speaker (LH)

    • Tweeter (LH)

  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:

    • Door speaker (LH) terminal C

    • Door speaker (LH) terminal B

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Door speaker (LH) terminal C

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Door speaker (LH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Tweeter (LH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Tweeter (LH) terminal A

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

Go to Step 27.

No

Go to the next step.

6

INSPECT DOOR SPEAKER (LH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
  • Verify that the following connectors are disconnected:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU)

    • Door speaker (LH)

    • Tweeter (LH)

  • Connect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

  • Measure the voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side):

    • Door speaker (LH) terminal C

    • Door speaker (LH) terminal B

  • Is the voltage 0 V?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Door speaker (LH) terminal C

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Door speaker (LH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Tweeter (LH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Tweeter (LH) terminal A

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply.

Go to Step 27.

7

INSPECT DOOR SPEAKER (LH)
  • Inspect the door speaker (LH).

    (See DOOR SPEAKER INSPECTION.)

  • Is the door speaker (LH) normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Replace the door speaker (LH), then go to Step 27.

(See DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8

INSPECT TWEETER (LH)
  • Inspect the tweeter (LH)

    (See TWEETER INSPECTION.)

  • Is the tweeter (LH) normal?

Yes

Go to Step 27.

No

Replace the tweeter (LH), then go to Step 27.

(See TWEETER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9

INSPECT TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Disconnect the tuner and amp unit (TAU) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

10

INSPECT DOOR SPEAKER (RH) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Disconnect the door speaker (RH) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

11

INSPECT TWEETER (RH) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Disconnect the tweeter (RH) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

12

INSPECT DOOR SPEAKER (RH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
  • Verify that the following connectors are disconnected:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU)

    • Door speaker (RH)

    • Tweeter (RH)

  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:

    • Door speaker (RH) terminal C

    • Door speaker (RH) terminal B

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Door speaker (RH) terminal C

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Door speaker (RH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Tweeter (RH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Tweeter (RH) terminal A

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

Go to Step 27.

No

Go to the next step.

13

INSPECT DOOR SPEAKER (RH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
  • Verify that the following connectors are disconnected:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU)

    • Door speaker (RH)

    • Tweeter (RH)

  • Connect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

  • Measure the voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side):

    • Door speaker (RH) terminal C

    • Door speaker (RH) terminal B

  • Is the voltage 0 V?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Door speaker (RH) terminal C

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Door speaker (RH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Tweeter (RH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Tweeter (RH) terminal A

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply.

Go to Step 27.

14

INSPECT DOOR SPEAKER (RH)
  • Inspect the door speaker (RH).

    (See DOOR SPEAKER INSPECTION.)

  • Is the door speaker (RH) normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Replace the door speaker (RH), then go to Step 27.

(See DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

15

INSPECT TWEETER (RH)
  • Inspect the tweeter (RH).

    (See TWEETER INSPECTION.)

  • Is the tweeter (RH) normal?

Yes

Go to Step 27.

No

Replace the tweeter (RH), then go to Step 27.

(See TWEETER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

16

INSPECT TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Disconnect the tuner and amp unit (TAU) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

17

INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE HEADREST SPEAKER (LH) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Disconnect the driver-side headrest speaker (LH) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

18

INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE HEADREST SPEAKER (LH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
  • Verify that the tuner and amp unit (TAU) and driver-side headrest speaker (LH) connectors are disconnected.

  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:

    • Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal B

    • Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal A

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2S—Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2U—Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal A

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

Go to Step 27.

No

Go to the next step.

19

INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE HEADREST SPEAKER (LH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
  • Verify that the tuner and amp unit (TAU) and driver-side headrest speaker (LH) connectors are disconnected.

  • Connect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

  • Measure the voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side):

    • Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal B

    • Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal A

  • Is the voltage 0 V?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2S—Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2U—Driver-side headrest speaker (LH) terminal A

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply.

Go to Step 27.

20

INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE HEADREST SPEAKER (LH)
  • Inspect the driver-side headrest speaker (LH).

    (See HEADREST SPEAKER INSPECTION.)

  • Is the driver-side headrest speaker (LH) normal?

Yes

Go to Step 27.

No

Replace the driver-side headrest speaker (LH), then go to Step 27.

(See HEADREST SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

21

INSPECT TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Disconnect the tuner and amp unit (TAU) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

22

INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE HEADREST SPEAKER (RH) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Disconnect the driver-side headrest speaker (RH) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 27.

23

INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE HEADREST SPEAKER (RH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
  • Verify that the tuner and amp unit (TAU) and driver-side headrest speaker (RH) connectors are disconnected.

  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:

    • Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal B

    • Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal A

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2V—Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2X—Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal A

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

Go to Step 27.

No

Go to the next step.

24

INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE HEADREST SPEAKER (RH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
  • Verify that the tuner and amp unit (TAU) and driver-side headrest speaker (RH) connectors are disconnected.

  • Connect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

  • Measure the voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side):

    • Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal B

    • Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal A

  • Is the voltage 0 V?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2V—Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal B

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2X—Driver-side headrest speaker (RH) terminal A

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply.

Go to Step 27.

25

INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE HEADREST SPEAKER (RH)
  • Inspect the driver-side headrest speaker (RH).

    (See HEADREST SPEAKER INSPECTION.)

  • Is the driver-side headrest speaker (RH) normal?

Yes

Go to Step 27.

No

Replace the driver-side headrest speaker (RH), then go to Step 27.

(See HEADREST SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

26

INSPECT TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Disconnect the tuner and amp unit (TAU) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to the next step.

27

VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
  • Always reconnect all disconnected connectors.

  • Connect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Clear the DTC for the connectivity master unit (CMU) using the M-MDS.

    (See CLEARING DTC [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT].)

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 7 s or more.

  • Retrieve the connectivity master unit (CMU) DTCs using the M-MDS.

    (See DTC INSPECTION [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT].)

  • Is the same DTC displayed?

Yes

Repeat the inspection from Step 1.

  • If the malfunction recurs, replace the tuner and amp unit (TAU).

    (See TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

28

VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED
  • Are any other DTCs displayed?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.

(See DTC TABLE [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT].)

No

DTC troubleshooting completed.

With Bose®

Description

Audio amplifier circuit malfunction

Detection condition

  • The connectivity master unit (CMU) detected a short to ground or short to power supply in the audio amplifier circuit with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).

Fail-safe

Not applicable

Possible cause

  • Audio amplifier connector or terminal malfunction

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) connector or terminal malfunction

  • Short to ground in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Audio amplifier terminal 1O

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Audio amplifier terminal 1P

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Audio amplifier terminal 1M

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Audio amplifier terminal 1N

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2J—Audio amplifier terminal 2D

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2S—Audio amplifier terminal 1K

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2T—Audio amplifier terminal 2H

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2U—Audio amplifier terminal 1L

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2V—Audio amplifier terminal 1I

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2X—Audio amplifier terminal 1J

  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Audio amplifier terminal 1O

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Audio amplifier terminal 1P

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Audio amplifier terminal 1M

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Audio amplifier terminal 1N

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2J—Audio amplifier terminal 2D

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2S—Audio amplifier terminal 1K

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2T—Audio amplifier terminal 2H

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2U—Audio amplifier terminal 1L

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2V—Audio amplifier terminal 1I

    • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2X—Audio amplifier terminal 1J

  • Audio amplifier malfunction

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) malfunction

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Action

1

INSPECT AUDIO AMPLIFIER CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Disconnect the audio amplifier connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 6.

2

INSPECT TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU) CONNECTOR CONDITION
  • Disconnect the tuner and amp unit (TAU) connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 6.

3

INSPECT AUDIO AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
  • Verify that the audio amplifier and tuner and amp unit (TAU) connectors are disconnected.

  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1O

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1P

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1M

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1N

    • Audio amplifier terminal 2D

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1K

    • Audio amplifier terminal 2H

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1L

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1I

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1J

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Audio amplifier terminal 1O

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Audio amplifier terminal 1P

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Audio amplifier terminal 1M

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Audio amplifier terminal 1N

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2J—Audio amplifier terminal 2D

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2S—Audio amplifier terminal 1K

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2T—Audio amplifier terminal 2H

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2U—Audio amplifier terminal 1L

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2V—Audio amplifier terminal 1I

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2X—Audio amplifier terminal 1J

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

Go to Step 6.

No

Go to the next step.

4

INSPECT AUDIO AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
  • Verify that the audio amplifier and tuner and amp unit (TAU) connectors are disconnected.

  • Connect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

  • Measure the voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side):

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1O

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1P

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1M

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1N

    • Audio amplifier terminal 2D

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1K

    • Audio amplifier terminal 2H

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1L

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1I

    • Audio amplifier terminal 1J

  • Is the voltage 0 V?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2A—Audio amplifier terminal 1O

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2C—Audio amplifier terminal 1P

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2D—Audio amplifier terminal 1M

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2F—Audio amplifier terminal 1N

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2J—Audio amplifier terminal 2D

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2S—Audio amplifier terminal 1K

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2T—Audio amplifier terminal 2H

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2U—Audio amplifier terminal 1L

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2V—Audio amplifier terminal 1I

  • Tuner and amp unit (TAU) terminal 2X—Audio amplifier terminal 1J

    If there is a common connector:
  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply.

Go to Step 6.

5

VERIFY IF MALFUNCTIONING LOCATION IS AUDIO AMPLIFIER DEPENDING ON REPEATABILITY
  • Always reconnect all disconnected connectors.

  • Connect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Clear the DTC for the connectivity master unit (CMU) using the M-MDS.

    (See CLEARING DTC [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT].)

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 7 s or more.

  • Retrieve the connectivity master unit (CMU) DTCs using the M-MDS.

    (See DTC INSPECTION [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT].)

  • Is the same DTC displayed?

Yes

Replace the audio amplifier, then go to the next step.

(See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

No

Go to Step 7.

6

VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
  • Always reconnect all disconnected connectors.

  • Connect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

  • Clear the DTC for the connectivity master unit (CMU) using the M-MDS.

    (See CLEARING DTC [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT].)

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 7 s or more.

  • Retrieve the connectivity master unit (CMU) DTCs using the M-MDS.

    (See DTC INSPECTION [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT].)

  • Is the same DTC displayed?

Yes

Repeat the inspection from Step 1.

  • If the malfunction recurs, replace the tuner and amp unit (TAU).

    (See TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

7

VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED
  • Are any other DTCs displayed?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.

(See DTC TABLE [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT].)

No

DTC troubleshooting completed.

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