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Section 545 (Audio System): Troubleshooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION (Main AVC-LAN) 
    1. Diagnosis start-up

      For shifting to diagnosis mode, turn the ignition switch ON and push the "DISC" switch 3 times while pressing "ch1" and "ch6" switches.

      HINT:

      To exit the diagnosis mode, push the "DISC" switch for 1.7 sec. or turn the ignition switch to ACC or OFF.

    2. Element check mode

      After the diagnosis start-up, the system enters the element check mode. Check that the all elements light up.

      HINT:

      By pressing the "TUNE UP" switch, the system enters the "Service Check Mode".

    3. Switch check mode
      1. Element check mode is started at the same time with the switch check mode.
      2. Check that there is a beep sound when any switch is pressed.

        HINT:

        By pressing "TUNE UP" switch, the system enters the "Service Check Mode".

        Fig 1: Identifying "TUNE UP""TUNE DOWN" Controls
        G03068962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Service check mode
      1. After the element check and switch check is completed, the system enters service check mode when "TUNE UP" switch is pressed.
      2. Error codes over the tuner and connected equipments are displayed on the screen of the tuner. Results for each check are displayed as follows:
        • good:

          No DTC is detected for both "System Check Confirmation" and "Diagnosis Memory Response".

        • Con:

          The component does not respond to the "Diagnosis On Instruction" command. Applicable to only the system where connected components are limited to be used.

        • ECHn:

          Application of new version has been confirmed by the "Diagnosis On Check", and there is one or more DTC which indicates "Replacement" in the "System Check Result Response" or "Diagnosis Memory Response".

        • CHEC:

          Application of new version has been confirmed by the "Diagnosis On Check", and there is no DTC which indicates "Replacement" in the "System Check Result Response" or "Diagnosis Memory Response", but one or more DTC which indicates "Check" is identified.

        • Old:

          Application of old version is confirmed by the "Diagnosis On Check", and DTC is identified in the "System Check Result Response" or "Diagnosis Memory Response".

        • nrES:

          No response is identified to the "System Check Start Instruction" and "Request for System Check Result" commands.

        HINT:

        • Check the present and past condition of components by performing the System Check and collecting stored DTC memories.
        • Check results are displayed as one of the following six indications: "good", "ECHn", "CHEC", "nCon", "Old" or "nrES".
          Fig 2: Checking Present & Past Condition Of Components
          G03068963Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Display Screen for Service Check.

      Example: 

      Connection parts (physical address): Radio receiver (P190), RSA ECU (P1F4), DVD player (P1A0)

      Fig 3: Screen For Service Check Flow Chart
      G03068964Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. "ECHn" Detail Display Mode Screen
      Fig 4: "ECHn" Detail Display Mode Screen
      G03068965Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. "CHEC" Detail Display Mode Screen
      Fig 5: "CHEC" Detail Display Mode Screen
      G03068966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. "Old" Detail Display Mode Screen
      Fig 6: "Old" Detail Display Mode Screen
      G03068967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION (Sub AVC-LAN) 

    HINT:

    As starting Main AVC-LAN to operate the diagnosis mode, Sub AVC-LAN is automatically to the mode. Perform the diagnosis mode operation on the RSA panel.

    1. Element check mode

      After the diagnosis start-up, the system enters the element check mode. Check that the all elements light up.

      HINT:

      By pressing the "TUNE UP" switch, the system enters the "Service Check Mode".

    2. Switch check mode
      1. Element check mode is started at the same time with the switch check mode.
      2. Check that there is a beep sound when any switch is pressed.

        HINT:

        By pressing "TUNE UP" switch, the system enters the "Service Check Mode".

        Fig 7: Identifying "TUNE UP""TUNE DOWN" Controls (1 Of 2)
        G03068968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Service check mode
      1. After the element check and switch check is completed, the system enters service check mode when "TUNE UP" switch is pressed.
      2. Error codes over the tuner and connected equipments are displayed on the screen of the tuner. Results for each check are displayed as follows:
        • good:

          No DTC is detected for both "System Check Confirmation" and "Diagnosis Memory Response".

        • nCon:

          The component does not respond to the "Diagnosis On Instruction" command. Applicable to only the system where connected components are limited to be used.

        • ECHn:

          Application of new version has been confirmed by the "Diagnosis On Check", and there is one or more DTC which indicates "Replacement" in the "System Check Result Response" or "Diagnosis Memory Response".

        • CHEC:

          Application of new version has been confirmed by the "Diagnosis On Check", and there is no DTC which indicates "Replacement" in the "System Check Result Response" or "Diagnosis Memory Response", but one or more DTC which indicates "Check" is identified.

        • Old:

          Application of old version is confirmed by the "Diagnosis On Check", and DTC is identified in the "System Check Result Response" or "Diagnosis Memory Response".

        • nrES:

          No response is identified to the "System Check Start Instruction" and "Request for System Check Result" commands.

        HINT:

        • Check the present and past condition of components by performing the System Check and collecting stored DTC memories.
        • Check results are displayed as one of the following six indications: "good", "ECHn", "CHEC","nCon", "Old" or "nrES".
          Fig 8: Identifying "TUNE UP""TUNE DOWN" Controls (2 Of 2)
          G03068969Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Display Screen for Service Check.

      Example: 

      Connection parts (physical address): Radio receiver (P190), RSA ECU (P1F4), DVD player (P1A0)

      Fig 9: Screen For Service Check Flow Chart
      G03068970Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. "ECHn" Detail Display Mode Screen
      Fig 10: ECHn" Detail Display Mode Screen
      G03068971Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. "CHEC" Detail Display Mode Screen
      Fig 11: CHEC" Detail Display Mode Screen
      G03068972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. "Old" Detail Display Mode Screen
      Fig 12: Old" Detail Display Mode Screen
      G03068973Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. DIAGNOSIS CODE LIST 

    w/ Navigation system (See page)

    Physical address: 190 Radio receiver assembly

    HINT:

    1. *1: Even if no failure is detected, it may be stored depending on the battery condition or voltage for starting an engine.
    2. *2: It may be stored when the engine key is turned 1 min. again after engine start.
    3. *3: It may be stored when the engine key is turned again after engine start.
    4. *4: When 210 sec. has passed after pulling out the power supply connector of the master component with the ignition switch in ACC or ON, this code is stored.
    Fig 13: Diagnosis Code List Table (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 14: Diagnosis Code List Table (2 Of 2)
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    Physical address: 440 Stereo component amplifier

    Fig 15: Diagnosis Code List Table (Stereo Component Amplifier)
    G03068976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Physical address: 1F4 RSA Panel (Main AVC-LAN)

    Fig 16: Diagnosis Code List Table (RSA Panel (Main AVC-LAN))
    G03068977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Physical address: 16A, 16C RSA Panel (Sub AVC-LAN)

    Fig 17: Diagnosis Code List Table (16A, 16C RSA Panel (Sub AVC-LAN))
    G03068978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Physical address: 1A0 DVD Auto Player

    Fig 18: Diagnosis Code List Table (DVD Auto Player)
    G03068979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Physical address: 250 (DVD Auto Changer) (Sub AVC-LAN)

    Fig 19: Diagnosis Code List Table (DVD Auto Changer) (Sub AVC-LAN)
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  4. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    NOTE: When replacing the internal mechanism (computer part) of the audio system, be careful that no part of your body or clothing comes in contact with the terminals of the leads from the IC, etc. of the replacement part (spare part).

    HINT:

    This inspection procedure is a simple troubleshooting which should be carried out on the vehicle during system operation and was prepared on the assumption of system component troubles (except for the wires and connectors, etc.).

    Always inspect the trouble taking the following items into consideration.

    • Open or short circuit of the wire harness
    • Connector or terminal connection fault
      PROBLEM FLOW CHART

      - Problem Flow chart No.
      Radio Radio not operating when power switch turned to 'ON'. 1
      - Display indicates when power switch turned to 'ON', but no sound (including 'noise') is produced. 2
      - Noise present, but AM - FM not operating. 3
      - Any speaker does not work. 4
      - Any AM or FM does not work. 5
      - Few preset turning bands. 5
      - Reception poor. 6
      - Sound quality poor. 7
      - Preset memory disappears. 8
      Tape Player Cassette tape cannot be inserted. 9
      - Cassette tape inserted, but no power. 10
      - Power coming in, but tape player not operating. 11
      - Any speaker does not work. 12
      - Sound quality poor. 13
      - Tape jammed, malfunction with tape speed or auto-reverse. 14
      - Cassette tape will not eject. 15
      CD Player CD cannot be inserted. 16
      - CD inserted but no power/ 17
      - Power coming in, but CD player not operating. 18
      - Sound jumps. 19
      - Sound quality poor (Volume faint) 20
      - Any speaker does not work. 21
      - CD will not be ejected. 22
      Power Amplifier No power coming in. 23
      - Power coming in, but power amplifier not operating. 24
      - Any speaker does not work. 25
      Noise Noise occurs 26
      - Noise produced by vibration or shock while driving. 27
      - Noise produced when engine starts. 28
      Steering Pad Switch A audio system cannot be operated with steering pad switch. 29
      Rear Seat Audio Quality of sound from headphone connected to headphone terminal is poor or no sound can be heard. 30

The term "AM" includes LW, MW and SW, and the term "FW" includes UKW.

  1. RADIO NOT OPERATING WHEN POWER SWITCH TURNED TO "ON", BUT NO SOUND (INCLUDING "NOISE") IS PRODUCED 
    Fig 20: Radio Not Operating When Power Switch Turned To "On" Flow Chart
    G03068981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Radio DISPLAY INDICATES WHEN POWER SWITCH TURNED TO "ON", BUT NO SOUND (INCLUDING "NOISE") IS PRODUCED 
    Fig 21: Display Indicates When Power Switch Turned Flow Chart
    G03068982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Radio NOISE PRESENT, BUT AM-FM NOT OPERATING 
    Fig 22: Noise Present, But AM-FM Not Operating Flow Chart
    G03068983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Radio ANY SPEAKER DOSE NOT WORK 
    Fig 23: Radio Any Speaker Dose Not Work Flow Chart
    G03068984Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. Radio ANY AM OR FM DOES NOR WORK FEW PRESET TUNING BANDS 
    Fig 24: Radio Any AM Or FM Does Nor Work Few Preset Tuning Bands Flow Chart
    G03068985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Radio POOR RECEPTION 
    Fig 25: Radio Poor Reception Flow Chart
    G03068986Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Radio SOUND QUALITY POOR 
    Fig 26: Radio Sound Quality Poor Flow Chart
    G03068987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. Radio PRESET MEMORY DISAPPEARS 
    Fig 27: Radio Preset Memory Disappears Flow Chart
    G03068988Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Tape Player CASSETTE TAPE CANNOT BE INSERTED 
    Fig 28: Tape Player Cassette Tape Cannot Be Inserted Flow Chart
    G03068989Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. Tape Player CASSETTE TAPE INSERTED, BUT NO POWER 
    Fig 29: Tape Player Cassette Tape Inserted, But No Power Flow Chart
    G03068990Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. Tape Player POWER COMING IN, BUT TAPE PLAYER NOT OPERATING 
    Fig 30: Tape Player Power Coming In, But Tape Player Not Operating Flow Chart
    G03068991Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. Tape Player ANY SPEAKER DOES NOT WORK 
    Fig 31: Tape Player Any Speaker Does Not Work Flow Chart
    G03068992Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. Tape Player SOUND QUALITY POOR (VOLUME FAINT) 
    Fig 32: Tape Player Sound Quality Poor Flow Chart
    G03068993Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. Tape Player TAPE JAMMED MALFUNCTION WITH TAPE SPEED OR AUTO-REVERSE 
    Fig 33: Tape Player Tape Jammed Malfunction With Tape Speed Or Auto-Reverse Flow Chart
    G03068994Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. Tape Player CASSETTE TAPE WILL NOT BE EJECTED 
    Fig 34: Tape Player Cassette Tape Will Not Be Ejected Flow Chart
    G03068995Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. CD Player CD CANNOT BE INSERTED 
    Fig 35: CD Player CD Cannot Inserted Flow Chart
    G03068996Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. CD Player CD INSERTED, BUT NO POWER 
    Fig 36: CD Player CD INSERTED POWER Flow Chart
    G03068997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. CD Player POWER COMING IN, BUT CD PLAYER NOT OPERATING 
    Fig 37: CD Player Power Coming In Flow Chart
    G03068998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. CD Player SOUND JUMPS 
    Fig 38: CD Player Sound Jumps Flow Chart
    G03068999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. CD Player SOUND QUALITY POOR (VOLUME FAINT) 
    Fig 39: CD Player Sound Quality Poor (Volume Faint) Flow Chart
    G03069000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. CD Player ANY SPEAKER DOES NOT WORK 
    Fig 40: CD Player Any Speaker Does Not Work Flow Chart
    G03069001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. CD Player CD WILL NOT BE EJECTED 
    Fig 41: CD Player CD Will Not Be Ejected Flow Chart
    G03069002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. Power Amplifier NO POWER COMING IN 
    Fig 42: Power Amplifier NO POWER COMING IN Flow Chart
    G03069003Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. Power Amplifier POWER COMING IN, BUT WOOFER (POWER) AMPLIFIER NOT OPERATING 
    Fig 43: Power Amplifier Power Coming In, But Woofer (Power) Amplifier Not Operating Flow Chart
    G03069004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. Power Amplifier ANY SPEAKER DOES NOT WORK 
    Fig 44: Power Amplifier Any Speaker Does Not Work Flow Chart
    G03069005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. NOISE OCCURS 
    Fig 45: Noise Occurs Flow Chart
    G03069006Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. NOISE PRODUCED BY VIBRATION OR SHOCK WHILE DRIVING 
    Fig 46: Noise Produced By Vibration Or Shock While Driving Flow Chart
    G03069007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. NOISE PRODUCED WHEN ENGINE STARTS 
    Fig 47: Noise Produced When Engine Starts Flow Chart
    G03069008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. Steering Pad Switch A AUDIO SYSTEM CANNOT BE OPERATED WITH STEERING PAD SWITCH 
    Fig 48: Steering Pad Switch A Audio System Cannot Be Operated With Steering Pad Switch
    G03069009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. Rear Seat Audio QUALITY OF SOUND FROM HEADPHONE TERMINAL IS POOR OR NO SOUND CAN BE HEARD 
    Fig 49: Rear Seat Audio Quality Of Sound From Headphone Terminal Is Poor Or No Sound Can Be Heard Flow Chart
    G03069010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002