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AVC-LAN Circuit: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus RX 400h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Each unit of the audio system connected to the AVC-LAN (communication bus) transfers the signal of each switch by communication.

When a short to +B or short to ground occurs in this AVC-LAN, the audio system will not function normally as the communication is discontinued.

  1. INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER 
    1. Disconnect the radio receiver connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ATX+ (R2-5) - ATX- (R2-15) Always 60 to 80 Ω
      TX+ (R3-9) - TX- (R3-10) Always 60 to 80 Ω
      TX+ (R4-9) - TX- (R4-10) Always 60 to 80 Ω
      Fig 1: Identifying Radio Receiver Connectors Connector terminals
      G04115478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    HINT:

    For details of the connectors, refer to TERMINALS OF ECU  .

    1. Referring to the AVC-LAN wiring diagram below, check all AVC-LAN circuits.
      1. Check for an open or short in all AVC-LAN circuits.

        OK: There is no open or short circuit. 

        Fig 2: AVC-LAN Wiring Diagram
        G04115479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL INSPECTION FLOW BECAUSE THE CHECK RESULT IS NORMAL