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Voice Guidance Cannot Be Heard, Is Broken Up, or There Is Static

Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static

NOTE:
- Always make sure that the correct DVD color and version are installed.
- Check on-line for service bulletins or other service information for the navigation system.
- Always check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the navigation system anti-theft code.
- Make sure the DVD surface doesn't have scratches or smudges.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Press the display unit SET-UP button.
3. Check the volume and voice feedback settings for the navigation system.

Are they set to OFF?

YES - Set the volume and/or voice feedback to an audible level.

NO - Go to step 4.

4. Check the audio system operation.

Can you hear the audio?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Troubleshoot the audio system.

5. Go into the Diagnostic Menu and use the "Navi System Link" test to check the radio.

Is the "Radio" icon red?

YES - Troubleshoot the audio system.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
7. Remove the audio-HVAC display module, and disconnect audio unit connector A (20P).

NOTE: Eject all the discs before removing the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.

8. Disconnect the navigation unit connector B (14P).
9. Check for continuity between body ground and navigation unit connector B (14P) terminals No. 5, No. 12 individually.






Is there continuity?

YES - Short to body ground in the wire(s) between navigation unit and audio unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO - Go to step 10.

10. Check for continuity between navigation unit connector B (14P) according to the table.






Is there continuity between any of the terminals?

YES - Short in the wire(s) between navigation unit and audio unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO - Go to step 11.

11. Check for continuity between navigation unit connector B (14P) terminal No. 5 and the audio unit connector A (20P) terminal No. 13.






Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 12.

NO - Open in the wire between the navigation unit and audio unit. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the audio and navigation units. If a poor connection or loose terminal is found, replace the affected shielded harness.

12. Check for continuity between navigation unit connector B (14P) terminal No. 12 and the audio unit connector A (20P) terminal No. 12.






Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 13.

NO - Open in the wire between the navigation unit and audio unit. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the audio and navigation units. If a poor connection or loose terminal is found, replace the affected shielded harness.

13. Substitute a known-good navigation unit, and recheck.

Is the system OK?

YES - Replace the original navigation unit.

NO - Replace the audio unit.