Audio Unit Does Not Exit Anti-Theft Mode (Without Navigation)

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

Audio unit does not exit anti-theft mode (without navigation)

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Battery Test.
- Check for F-CAN and B-CAN DTCs and resolve them before troubleshooting.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose -terminals.

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 -

Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

4. Disconnect audio unit connector B (20P) and the gauge control module 32P connector.

5. Check for continuity between audio unit connector B (20P) terminals No. 3 and No. 13 and gauge control module 32P connector terminals No. 30 and No. 29 respectively.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Substitute a known-good audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the audio unit and the gauge control module.