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Volume Does Not Increase With Speed (With Navigation)




Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Volume does not increase with speed

Volume does not increase with speed (with navigation)

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first 12 Volt Battery Test.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.

1. Verify SVC mode setting in the audio-navigation unit sound adjustment set-up.

Is the SVC set to off?

YES -

Change the setting to MID, and recheck.

NO -

Go to step 2.

2. System Diagnostic Mode, select the Detail Information & Setting, and use the Car status test to check the vehicle speed pulse.

Does the VSP signal change from [0] (stopped) to [1] (driving) as you drive?

YES -

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

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Test-drive the vehicle at highway speeds, and monitor if the volume increases.

Does the volume increase?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -

Go to step 4.

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

5. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

6. Disconnect PCM connector A (49P).

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

8. Measure the voltage between audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 15 and body ground.





Is there about 5.0 V?

YES -

Go to step 10.

NO -

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

9. Reconnect PCM connector A (49P).

10. Drive the vehicle, and have an assistant measure the voltage between audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 15 and body ground.

NOTE: Some voltmeters may show an average of 2.5 V, and others may show a constant voltage, depending on the meter's measurement speed.





Is there a 0-5 V pulse or about 2.5 V average?

YES -

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

NO -

Repair an open or a short in the wire between audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 15 and PCM connector A (44P) terminal No. 29. If no open or short is found, substitute a known-good audio-navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio-navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation. If the symptom does not go away, update the PCM PCM Update, if it does not have latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original PCM Service and Repair.