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Picture Has Lines/Other Issues

Picture has lines/other issues

Diagnostic Test Monitor Check

NOTE:
- Always compare the screen image to a known-good vehicle If the screen looks the same, inform the customer that it is characteristic
- Always check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals
- Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the navigation system anti-theft code

1. Check for electronic aftermarket accessories (passibly hidden) mounted near the display unit or the navigation unit

Are there any electronic accessories?

YES - Disable the accessories, and recheck

NO - Go to step 2

2. Start up the navigation picture

Is the picture scrolling horizontally (left to right or right to left)?

YES - Check for an open or short to ground in the C SIG wire from navigation unit connector A (20P) terminal No 12 to display panel control unit connector E (22P) terminal No 12 Also check for a short to ground between display panel control unit connector E (22P) terminal No 12 and terminal No 13

NO - Go to step 3

3. Go into the Diagnostic mode and use "RGB Color" diagnostic under Monitor Check

Is the picture missing a red green or blue color?

YES - Do troubleshooting for the picture is missing a color or tone.

NO - Go to step 4

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF
5. Substitute a known-good display panel control unit, and recheck

Is the picture OK?

YES - Check for loose connections, then replace the original display panel control unit.

NO - Check for loose connections and recheck. If a poor connection or loose terminal is found, replace the shielded harness If no poor or loose terminals are found, substitute a known-good navigation unit and recheck If the problem is gone, replace the original navigation unit.