Audio System - Noise When Using An External Device

AUDIO
AU005-07

Title:
NOISE FROM AUXILIARY PORT WITH
EXTERNAL DEVICE

Models:
'06 Scion xA & xB & '06 - '07 Scion tC

August 10, 2007

Introduction
Some customers may notice noise in the auxiliary mode of the radio when using an MP3 player or other external audio source connected to the 12V power port of the vehicle. An improved auxiliary port and in-line filter has been developed to improve this condition. Use the repair procedure to install the new in-line filter and auxiliary port.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2006 model year Scion XA and xB vehicles.

^ 2006 - 2007 model year Scion tC vehicles.





Parts Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.





Required Tools & Equipment

Repair Procedure





1. Remove the existing auxiliary port terminal from the vehicle.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model year and model Repair Manual, Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Instrument Panel: Rear Console Box: Removal".

2. Install the revised auxiliary port, wire harness, and noise filter.

Tape the noise filter to the back side of the trim panel near the auxiliary port ensuring the filter does NOT touch other parts or the wiring harnesses in the vehicle.

Steps A - D are generic installation instructions.





A. Connect the vehicle wire connector (4P) into the filter, and connect the filter wire connector (8P) into the filter.





B. Secure the filter to the vehicle wire harness using wire ties.





C. Install the NEW auxiliary port to the console box.





D. Connect the filter wire connector (8P) into the NEW auxiliary port.

3. Reassemble the vehicle in reverse order of disassembly.