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How to Troubleshoot
Symptom Troubleshooting of an open Power Supply and Ground Circuit
22-322Immobilizer System
Symptom Troubleshooting Information (cont’d)
Immobilizer
Indicator
Symptom
Line Error Engine StartKey
RegistrationTester
Communication
Keyless Operation
VBU line open
or short Comes on,
then goes off.
Possible
Possible Possible
Impossible
1
IG1 line open
or short Blinking Impossible
Impossible
Impossible
Possible
2
Blinking Impossible Impossible
Possible
Possible
IMOCD line
open or short
3
4 Immobilizer:
Possible
Keyless:
Impossible Impossible
Possible Possible
Comes on,
then goes off.
B-CAN line
open or short
Comes on,
then goes off. Impossible
Impossible
Possible
Possible
5
KEYSW line
short to groundGND (LG) line
open
6
7 (in spite of the key is
in the ignition switch)
Possible
Possible Possible Possible
Comes on,
then goes off.
KEYSW line
open
K-LINE line
open or short
Blinking Impossible Impossible
Impossible ImpossibleImpossible
Cause of
Malfunction
Terminal
No.
NOTE: If the HDS does not communicate with the vehicle, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-
204).
1. Do the PGM-FI system DTCs check. If there are any DTCs, troubleshoot the indicated DTC.
2. Do the Body Electrical DTCs check. If there are any DTC, troubleshoot the indicated DTC.
3. Do the system check using the HDS. If there is a system check number, do the troubleshooting for the item indicated (see page 22-326).
4. Check the status log using the HDS. Troubleshoot the line with the highest counts (see page 22-328). If all the lines are ‘‘0’’ zero, the problem may not be caused by the immobilizer system, check for ignition or fuel problems.
NOTE: Once repaired, clear the status log by removing the back up power fuse, or disconnecting the battery.
If a malfunction occurs in the immobilizer circuit for the VBU, IG1 and GND (LG) lines, identify the lines to check with
this table.
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Priority Symptom Possible cause
22-323
Symptom Troubleshooting
1. Troubleshoot the immob
ilizer system by the order of the priority shown:


1 Immobilizer indicator blinks. Symptom troubleshooting (see page 22-324).
2 Engine does not start with the immob
ilizer key. Symptom troubleshooting (see page 22-325).
3 Immobilizer indicator does not come on. Check the MIL indication. If the MIL comes on, go to the PGM-FI System
MIL circuit troubleshooting (see page 11-203).
If the MIL does not come on, replace the gauge
control module (tach).
4 Immobilizer indicator does not go off. Symptom troubleshooting (see page 22-325).
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Engine does not start with the immobilizer
key Immobilizer indicator does not go off
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO YES
NO
22-32522-325
NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the items listed in
‘‘General Check before Tr
oubleshooting’’ and ‘‘How to
Troubleshoot’’ (see page 22-322).
1. Try to start the engine.
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this
time. Check status log (see page 22-328).
Go to step 2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check the immobilizer indicator.
Go to step 4.
Go to the immobilizer indicator blinks
troubleshooting (see page 22- 324).
4. Turn the ignition switch to START (III).
Go to step 5.
Go to Starting System and check the starter
motor (see page 4-6).
5. Try to start the engine with the immobilizer key.
Go to step 6.
Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom
Troubleshooting.
6. Wait for a few minutes with the engine running.
Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom
Troubleshooting.
The system is OK at this time. 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Enter IMMOBILIZER, then select the IMMOBILIZER
INFORMATION.
5. Do the SYSTEM CHECK with the HDS.
Replace the gauge control module (tach)
(see page 22-277).
Substitute a known-good immobilizer-keyless
control unit, then register it and recheck. If the
symptom goes away, replace the original
immobilizer-keyless control unit (see page 22-332).
Doestheenginestart?
Does t he i nd i cat or come on f or 2 second s, t hen gooff?
Does the starter motor run?Doestheenginestart?Doestheenginestop? Is N-1 OK indicated?
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Add one new key/Keyless transmitter
Add and Delete keys/Keyless transmitters,
Then select Delete or Add keysAll keys are lost
Programming immobilizer-keyless control
unit
22-329
Immobilizer Key Registration
NOTE:
 The HDS is required for registration of the immobilizer keys.
 Programming the immobilizer also programs the keyless transmitter.
 Check for aftermarket electrical equipment that can cause problems with transponder operation.
 The immobilizer-keyless control unit can store up to six immobilizer keys.
1. Have a registered key, a new immobilizer key, and the first password from the iN system.
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Select IMMOBILIZER from the SYSTEM SELECT menu.
5. Select Add and Delete keys, then Add 1 key.
6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.
7. Check if the engine can be started with the newly registered key.
8. When prompted by the HDS, do the keyless transmitter programming.
1. Have all registered keys, all new keys, and the first password from the iN system.
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Select IMMOBILIZER from the SYSTEM SELECT menu.
5. Select Add and Delete Keys, or Delete or Add Multiple Keys.
6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.
7. Check if the engine can be started with all the registered keys. 8. When prompted by the HDS, do the keyless
transmitter programming.
1. Prepare all new keys and have the immobilizer ECM/PCM code.
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Select IMMOBILIZER from the SYSTEM SELECT menu.
5. Select Add and Delete keys, then ALL KEYS LOST.
6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.
7. Check if the engine can with started by all the registered keys.
8. When prompted by the HDS, do the keyless transmitter programming.
1. Have all registered keys and the ECM/PCM code.
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Select IMMOBILIZER from the SYSTEM SELECT menu.
5. Select REPLACE IMMOBILIZER/KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT REPLACE.
6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.
7. Check that the engine can be started with all registered keys.
8. When prompted by the HDS, do the keyless transmitter programming.
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Poor AM or FM radio reception or
interference (with navigation)
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO YES
NO
YES
NO
23-29
Symptom Troubleshooting
A
B
NOTE:
 Check the vehicle battery condition first.
 Check for aftermarket accessories plugged into the vehicle accessory power sockets (including cell
phone).
 Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
 Check the radio reception in an open area. Compare it to a known-good vehicle when ever possible.Poor
reception/interference can be caused by the
following:
– The radio station is far away.
– Atmospheric conditions are unfavorable.
– Tall buildings, mountains, or high-voltage power lines are nearby.
– Aftermarket metallic wi ndow tint.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Do the seek stop test (see page 23-78).
Multipath interference or weak station.
Operation is normal. Go to step 3.
3. Check if the radio reception/interference is the same in several locations.
Go to step 4.
Multipath interference or weak station.
Operation is normal.
4. Start the engine.
5. Check the reception/interference.
Check the antenna and radio grounds. If OK,
check the charging system and the ignition
system. Go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). 7. Remove the right side C-pillar trim (see page 20-75).
8. Check the connections from the AM/FM antenna
amplifier to the window antenna.
Repair the connections, or substitute a
known-good AM/FM antenna amplifier and retest.
If the symptom/condition goes away, replace the
original AM/FM antenna amplifier (see page 23-87).
Go to step 9.
9. With the help of an assistant inside the vehicle, have the assistant shine a flashlight (A) along each
antenna wire (B). Check from the outside of the
vehicle for any breaks or openings in the antenna
wires (the light shines through).
Repair the window antenna. Go to AM/FM
antenna repair (see page 23-87), or replace the rear
window (see page 20-47).
Go to step 10.
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I s t he t est v ehi cl e w i t hi n 10 % of t he k now n-goodvehicle?
Is t he r ecept i on/ i nt er f er ence t he same?
I s t her e noi se ( st at i c or w hi ne) onl y w i t h t heengi ne r unni ng? Ar e t her e any l oose or d amaged connect i ons?
Ar e t her e any br eak s or cut s i n t he ant enna?
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Poor AM or FM radio reception or
interference (without navigation)
YES
NO
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NO
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NO YES
NO
YES
NO
23-32
Audio System
Symptom Troubleshooting (cont’d)
AA
B
NOTE:
 Check the vehicle battery condition first.
 Check for aftermarket accessories plugged into the vehicle accessory power sockets (including cell
phone).
 Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
 Check the radio reception in an open area. Compare it to a known-good vehicle when ever possible.Poor
reception/interference can be caused by the
following:
– The radio station is far away.
– Atmospheric conditions are unfavorable.
– Tall buildings, mountains, or high-voltage power lines are nearby.
– Aftermarket metallic wi ndow tint.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Do the seek stop test (see page 23-78).
Multipath interference or weak station.
Operation is normal. Go to step 3.
3. Check if the radio reception/interference is the same in several locations.
Go to step 4.
Multipath interference or weak station.
Operation is normal.
4. Start the engine.
5. Check the reception/interference.
Check the antenna and radio grounds. If OK,
check the charging system and the ignition
system. Go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). 7. Remove the right side C-pillar trim (see page 20-75).
8. Check the connections from the AM/FM antenna
amplifier to the window antenna.
Repair the connections, or substitute a
known-good AM/FM antenna amplifier and retest.
If the symptom/condition goes away, replace the
original AM/FM antenna amplifier (see page 23-87).
Go to step 9.
9. With the help of an assistant inside the vehicle, have the assistant shine a flashlight (A) along each
antenna wire (B). Check from the outside of the
vehicle for any breaks or openings in the antenna
wires (the light shines through).
Repair the window antenna. Go to AM/FM
antenna repair (see page 23-87), or replace the rear
window (see page 20-47).
Go to step 10.
I s t he t est v ehi cl e w i t hi n 10 % of t he k now n-goodvehicle?
Is t he r ecept i on/ i nt er f er ence t he same?
I s t her e noi se ( st at i c or w hi ne) onl y w i t h t heengi ne r unni ng? Ar e t her e any l oose or d amaged connect i ons?
Ar e t her e any br eak s or cut s i n t he ant enna?
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NO
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NO Special Tools Required
YES
NO
YES
NO
Audio disc does not play Audio disc skips
23-6223-62Audio System
Symptom Troubleshooting (cont’d)
Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
NOTE:
 Check the vehicle battery condition first.
 Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
1. Try loading a known-good disc.
Go to step 2.
Go to audio disc does not load (see page
23-61).
2. Insert the audio diagnostic CD (T/N: 07AAZ- SDBA100) in the navigation unit or audio unit.
The original disc is faulty, or has an
unreadable format.
 With navigation: Replace the navigation unit (see page 23-155).
 Without navigation: Replace the audio unit (see page 23-80).  Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
 Skip Test CD 07AAZ-SDBA200 (ABEX-TCD-725B)
 Skip Test CD 07AAZ-SDBA300 (ABEX-TCD-721)
1. Confirm the vehicles tires are properly inflated.
2. Check the clients CD for scratches, fingerprints, and marks.
NOTE: Do this following test with audio unit bass
and treble set to clients listening performance.
When comparing to known-good vehicles,
comparison should be performed on same model
and trim level.
3. Test drive to identify when the CD skips. The diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) can be used
if clients CD is not available. Use tracks 10 to 12.
Go to step 4.
Operation is normal.
4. Compare the clients CD that skips in a known-good vehicle under the same conditions.
Operation is normal.
Go to step 5.
NOTE: Do this following test with vehicle parked
and engine running.
Does t he d i sc l oad ?
Does t he d i sc pl ay ? Does t he CD sk i p? Does t he CD sk i p i n t he k now n-good v ehi cl e und ert he same cond i t i ons?
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Electrical Noise Test
23-75
Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
Do this test to check for electrical noise being induced
into the audio system.
NOTE: Electrical noise may be caused by outside
sources that cannot be handled by the audio system.
Make sure you remove any cell phones and/or turn off
any aftermarket device before beginning this test.
1. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit.
2. Play track No. 4 (digital zero) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume level.
3. Operate any electrical device that may create electrical noise in the audio system, including
starting the engine.
4. Play track No. 5 (near digital zero) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume level.
5. Operate any electrical device that may create electrical noise in the audio system, including
starting the engine.
6. Play track No. 6 (SNR) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume level. 7. Operate any electrical device that may create
electrical noise in the audio system, including
starting the engine.
 If no abnormal noise is heard, go to individual speaker test.
 If the noise is present only during the SNR track, replace the navigation unit or audio unit.
 If the noise is heard during the digital zero or near digital zero track, check for;
– Poor ground for the audio unit, amplifier, engine or battery cable
– Pinched or shorted speaker or amplifier wire
– Faulty amplifier (Type S model)
– Faulty navigation unit
– Faulty audio unit
– Other faulty components causing excessive electrical noise (ignition coils, alternator, door
lock actuators, etc.). Disconnect any suspect
components, and then replay the tracks that
were originally noisy. If the noise is gone,
check the component’s circuit and the
component.
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23-7823-78 Audio System
Sound Quality Diagnosis (cont’d)
8. Compare the client’s vehicle’s sound quality results
to the known-good vehicle’s results.
 If the sound quality in the customer’s vehicle is comparable to the sound quality in the known-
good vehicle, then the client’s vehicle is
operating as designed.
 If the sound quality is not comparable, check these items in order.
– Loose or improperly installed speakers or other hardware that may become excited by
the vibrations generated by the speakers
– Poor power or ground to the stereo amplifier (Type S model)
– Damaged speaker(s)
– Faulty amplifier (Type S model)
– Faulty navigation unit
– Faulty audio unit Do this test to check the performance of the audio unit’s
AM and FM reception. Refer to symptom
troubleshooting: audio sound weak or distorted, or no
sound is heard from speakers (display is normal)
(see page 23-39) before continuing with this test.
NOTE:
 Window tint, aftermarket theft-recovery devices and other aftermarket accessories may reduce radio
reception.
 Changes in cloud cover and other atmosphere conditions will affect the ab ility of the navigation unit
or audio unit to receive radio signals.
1. Park the client’s vehicle in an open area away from buildings or other obstructions.
2. Park a known-good vehicle (same year, model, and trim level) next to the client’s vehicle, facing the
same direction.
3. Start the engine in the client’s vehicle, and turn on the radio.
4. Set the FM receiver to 87.7 MHz.
5. Press the Seek button and record the first station that the navigation unit or audio unit locks onto.
6. Press the Seek button repeatedly, and write down each station that the navigation unit or audio
unit locks onto until the station recorded in step 5 is
reached again.
7. Set the AM receiver to 530 kHz.
8. Press the Seek button, and record the first station that the navigation unit or audio unit locks
on to.
9. Press the Seek button repeatedly, and write down each station that the navigation unit or audio
unit locks onto until the station recorded in step 8 is
reached again.
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Entering Security CodeGPS Initialization
23-93
The system is acquiring its GPS signal.
This could take up to 10 minutes. Engine must be running
 Vehicle must be parked outside, away from buildings
 Do not move the vehicle at this time
***Wait***
Any time the navigation system loses power, you need
to enter the 4-digit anti-theft code on the navigation
system display. The 4-digit code is located on a small
card that was given to the customer. Enter the 4-digit
code, then select Done.
If the navigation system anti-theft code is missing, use
the interactive Network (iN) to look it up. You will need
the serial number for the navigation unit to do this.
You can view the serial number by entering the
diagnostic mode. Select Unit Check from the main
menu, then the Navi ECU diagnostic screen. This gives
you the serial number without removing the navigation
unit.
The iN may display more than one code for a given
serial number. This is because serial numbers are not
unique. You may have to try more than one 4-digit code.
If no code is shown, or if the code(s) given do not work
in the navigation unit, contact the Automobile Warranty
department. If the code 0000 works, replace the
navigation unit.
When replacing the navigation unit, make sure you give
the customer the new anti-theft security code. NOTE: You must park the vehicle outside with a clear
view of the southern sky.
Depending on the length of time the battery was
disconnected, your system may require GPS
initialization. If it does, the following screen appears:
If this procedure is not necessary, the system proceeds
directly to the Disclaimer screen. During initialization,
the system searches for all available GPS satellites, and
obtains their orbital information. During this procedure
the vehicle should be out in the open with a clear view
of the sky.
(cont’d)
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