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Pinpoint Tests




Navigation System Pinpoint Tests

NOTE:
If the control module or a component is suspect and the vehicle remains under manufacturer warranty, refer to the Warranty Policy and Procedures manual (section B1.2), or determine if any prior approval Program is in operation, prior to the installation of a new module/component.

NOTE:
Navigation Diagnostic Screen Access
- 1.With the vehicle at rest, place the ignition switch in either "ACC", "ON", or start the engine.
- 2.On the "Menu" screen, press the top center of the screen for more than three seconds.
- 3.Enter the PIN code, and then touch "OK". 660: Diagnosis Menu screen 661: System Check screen (DTC code verification screen) 662: GPS Information screen.
- 4.The diagnostics screen will be displayed.

PINPOINT TEST G1275267p2 : Poor satellite reception

NOTE:
Move the vehicle to an open area, radio waves from satellites may not be received inside buildings.

NOTE:
Correct the vehicle cursor to the current location.

G1275267t25 : SYSTEM CHECK FOR DTCs
1 Check the system for DTCs which may be logged.
- Are any system DTCs logged?

->Yes
Carry out repair actions to correct the DTCs logged.
Check satellite reception.
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t27.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t26.

G1275267t26 : RETRO-INSTALL INSTALLATIONS CHECK
1 Check to see if there are any retro-install installations (anti-theft, radar, etc.)
- Are there any retro-install installations?

->Yes
Aftermarket items may cause either electrical or radio frequency interference that can cause satellite reception to deteriorate.
Remove the power supply (including backup power supplies) from any aftermarket items installed. If reception returns to normal after disconnection of aftermarket items, carry out the following. Alter the installation position of any aftermarket items.
Check satellite reception.
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t27.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t27.

G1275267t27 : SATELLITE RECEPTION CHECKS
1 Check the 'ST' column of the navigation diagnostics GPS information screen (PIN code 662) after 10 minutes have passed. There must be more than 4 'P's displayed for accurate positioning. Check the 'HDOP' value, this must be less than 5.
- Are there more than 4 'P's displayed and is HDOP less than 5?

->Yes
Satellite reception is normal.

->No
Confirm the GPS antenna is connected to the navigation module.
Refer to the electrical circuit wiring diagrams and check the integrity of the coaxial cable and connectors from the Navigation Control Module (NCM) to the GPS antenna.
Install a new GPS antenna or coaxial cable as required.
Re-check satellite reception.

PINPOINT TEST G1275267p3 : Map disc will not insert/eject

NOTE:
Ensure the parking brake is applied, and ignition status is set to Auxiliary or ON.

G1275267t28 : CHECK NAVIGATION DISC SLOT SHUTTER
1 Check the navigation map disc slot shutter is open.
- Is the navigation map disc slot shutter is open?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t29.

->No
Open the map disc slot shutter.
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t29.

G1275267t29 : CHECK NAVIGATION MAP DISC WILL INSERT/EJECT
1 Check that it is possible to insert/eject navigation map disc.
- Is it possible to insert/eject navigation map disc?

->Yes
Operation is normal.

->No
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check power supply and ground connections to the Navigation Control Module (NCM). If power supply and ground connections are good, install a new Navigation Control Module (NCM) as required. Refer to the new module/component installation note at top of DTC Index.

PINPOINT TEST G1275267p4 : Black screen (navigation map screen does not display)

NOTE:
Ensure the parking brake is applied, and ignition status is set to Auxiliary or ON.

G1275267t30 : CHECK SCREEN SAVER FUNCTION
1 Check the screen saver function operation.
- Does the screen saver function operate?

->Yes
Press the display panel button.
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t31.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t31.

G1275267t31 : CHECK DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
1 Check the display backlight operation.
- Does the display backlight operate?

->Yes
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the GVIF cable between Navigation Control Module (NCM) and HLDF screen is properly connected.
If the GVIF cable between Navigation Control Module (NCM) and HLDF screen is properly connected, check and install a new GVIF cable as required. Refer to the new module/component installation note at top of DTC Index.
If the GVIF cable between Navigation Control Module (NCM) and HLDF screen is properly connected and NOT damaged, check and install a new Navigation Control Module (NCM) as required. Refer to the new module/component installation note at top of DTC Index.
Re-check the system.

->No
Check the HLDF display.
Re-check the system.

PINPOINT TEST G1275267p5 : Navigation map screen colour is abnormal

G1275267t32 : COLOUR BAR CHECK
1 Carry out the display diagnostics 'colour bar check' (PIN code 660).
- Are the results of the display diagnostics 'colour bar check' normal?

->Yes
Check the HLDF display.
Re-check the system.

->No
Check the condition of the map disc for dirt or scratches.
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the GVIF cable between Navigation Control Module (NCM) and HLDF screen is properly connected.
If the GVIF cable between Navigation Control Module (NCM) and HLDF screen is properly connected, check and install a new GVIF cable as required. Refer to the new module/component installation note at top of DTC Index.
If the GVIF cable between Navigation Control Module (NCM) and HLDF screen is properly connected and NOT damaged, check and install a new Navigation Control Module (NCM) as required. Refer to the new module/component installation note at top of DTC Index.
Re-check the system.

PINPOINT TEST G1275267p6 : Vehicle's current position mark turns independently

G1275267t33 : VEHICLES CURRENT POSITION MARK TURNS INDEPENDENTLY
1 Determine if the ignition status was turned to Auxiliary or On, while the vehicle was in motion with steering turned such as after an engine stall.
- Was ignition status set to Auxiliary or On?

->Yes
The angular speed of the vehicle at the time of the ignition status change will be logged as the standard value. To re-set the standard value, turn ignition status to 'OFF' then to 'Auxiliary' or 'On' with the vehicle stationary.
Re-test the vehicle.

->No
Check and install a new Navigation Control Module (NCM) as required. Refer to the new module/component installation note at top of DTC Index.

PINPOINT TEST G1275267p7 : Car current position not stable

G1275267t34 : SYSTEM CHECK FOR DTCs
1 Check the system for DTCs which may be logged.
- Are any system DTCs logged?

->Yes
Carry out repair actions to correct the DTCs logged.
Re-check the system for car current position not stable.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t35.

G1275267t35 : VEHICLE SPEED INPUT CHECK
1 Select Vehicle Sensor from the navigation diagnostic menu screen (PIN code 660), check Current speed. The current speed must match the speedometer.
- From the Vehicle Sensor screen, does the current speed must match the speedometer?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t36.

->No
Carry out MOST ring circuit checks.
Check the Anti-Lock Brake System Module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC Index.
Carry out network integrity tests using the manufacturer approved diagnostic system.
Refer to electrical circuit diagrams and check CAN circuits if required. Repair wiring harness as required.

G1275267t36 : CHECK NUMBER OF SATELLITES
1 From the navigation diagnostic GPS information screen (PIN code 662), check the number of satellites displayed.
- Is the number of satellites displayed on the screen 0?

->Yes
Carry out pinpoint test A "Poor Satellite Reception"

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t37.

G1275267t37 : CHECK IF SYMPTOMS ARE OCCURRING IN PARTICULAR LOCATIONS
1 Confirm if the 'car current position not stable' symptom is occurring in particular locations.
- Is the 'car current position not stable' symptom occurring in particular locations?

->Yes
Signal reflections from buildings or a particular location may be responsible.

->No
Carry out pinpoint test A "Poor Satellite Reception"

PINPOINT TEST G1275267p8 : Map display is incomplete

G1275267t38 : SYSTEM CHECK FOR DTCs
1 Check the system for DTCs which may be logged.
- Are any system DTCs logged?

->Yes
Carry out repair actions to correct the DTCs logged.
Re-check the system for 'Map display is incomplete'.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t39.

G1275267t39 : CHECK MAP DISC
1 Check map disc for contamination, deformation, cracks, scratches or non-genuine disc and correct market.
- Has a fault been identified with the map disc?

->Yes
Replace the map disc.
Re-check the system for 'Map display is incomplete'.

->No
Check and install a new Navigation Control Module (NCM) as required. Refer to the new module/component installation note at top of DTC Index.

PINPOINT TEST G1275267p9 : No navigation voice guidance

G1275267t40 : CHECK ALL AUDIO OUTPUT SYSTEMS
1 Check audio output across all systems.
- Is there sound output across all systems?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t41.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t42.

G1275267t41 : CHECK VOICE GUIDANCE SOFT KEY
1 Check navigation screen menu, voice guidance soft key is not set to OFF position.
- Is the voice guidance soft key set to OFF position?

->Yes
Set the voice guidance soft key to ON position.
Re-check the system

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t42.

G1275267t42 : VOLUME LEVEL CHECK
1 Check the volume level is not set too low.
- Is the volume level set too low?

->Yes
Increase the volume level and re-test vehicle.

->No
Refer to electrical circuit diagrams and check integrity of amplifier and speaker system wiring harness and connectors.
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t43.

G1275267t43 : NAVIGATION VOICE ONLY NOT AUDIBLE

NOTE:
Only the navigation voice cannot be heard.
1 Press the 'Navigation voice repeat' soft key.
- After the navigation voice repeat soft key is pressed, can voice still not be heard even though it has become louder?

->Yes
Check and install a new Navigation Control Module (NCM) as required. Refer to the new module/component installation note at top of DTC Index.

->No
Operation is normal.

PINPOINT TEST G1275267p10 : No response to pressing navigation menu

G1275267t44 : NO RESPONSE TO PRESSING NAVIGATION MENU

NOTE:
15 minutes are required for the program to update. If the engine is accidentally turned OFF, start the engine again, and wait for 15 minutes.
1 Check that the engine was not turned 'OFF' during a navigation software update.
- Was the engine turned 'OFF' during a navigation software update?

->Yes
Check the correct map disc is inserted into the Navigation Control Module (NCM). Start the engine and allow to idle for 15 minutes
Turn the engine 'OFF', and then start the engine again.
Verify that the navigation screen displays. Navigation was in the program update mode.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t46.

G1275267t45 : NO RESPONSE TO PRESSING NAVIGATION MENU
1 Check that the engine was not turned 'OFF' after inserting the new map disc.
- Was the engine turned 'OFF' after inserting the new map disc?

->Yes
Check the correct map disc is inserted into the Navigation Control Module (NCM). Start the engine and allow to idle for 15 minutes
Turn the engine 'OFF', and then start the engine again.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t46.

G1275267t46 : NO RESPONSE TO PRESSING NAVIGATION MENU
1 Check the "Loading" button on the navigation diagnostics screen (PIN code 660) has been pressed, and "YES" has been selected.
- Has the "Loading" button on the navigation diagnostics screen been pressed, and has "YES" been selected?

->Yes
Check the correct map disc is inserted into the Navigation Control Module (NCM). Start the engine and allow to idle for 15 minutes
Turn the engine 'OFF', and then start the engine again.

->No
Refer to electrical circuit diagrams and check integrity of navigation system wiring harness and connectors.
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t47.

G1275267t47 : SYSTEM CHECK FOR DTCs
1 Check the system for DTCs which may be logged.
- Is DTC U300055 logged?

->Yes
Using the manufacturer approved diagnostic system check/amend the Car Configuration File parameter in block 2, byte 127 to match vehicle market/specification.
If the DTC remains check navigation system module part number and ensure the correct component is installed to vehicle market/specification.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1275267t48.

G1275267t48 : NO RESPONSE TO PRESSING NAVIGATION MENU
1 Turn the engine 'OFF', wait for a moment, and then turn the engine 'ON' again.
- Does the navigation screen fail to display even if the navigation button is pressed?

->Yes
Check the HLDF is installed correctly.
Check the Navigation Control Module (NCM) is installed correctly.

->No
Operation is normal.