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Audio-Navigation Unit Does Not Exit Anti-Theft Mode






Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Audio-navigation unit does not exit anti-theft mode

Audio-navigation unit does not exit anti-theft mode

NOTE:
* Check the vehicle battery condition first Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
* Check for B-CAN and F-CAN DTCs and resolve them before troubleshooting.
* Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.

1. Problem verification:

-1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

-2. Press and hold the VOLUME/POWER knob more than 2 seconds to release the anti-theft mode.

Is the anti-theft mode released?
-YES- Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
-NO- The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.

2. Open wire check (B CAN-H line, B CAN-L line):

-1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

-2. Disconnect the following connectors.






-3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.














Is there continuity?
-YES- Replace the audio-navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal and Installation.
-NO- Repair an open in the wire(s) between the audio-navigation unit and the gauge control module.