Canada - Electrical - Aux Port Noise Using External Device
BulletinTSB2456R
Issue Date
August 28, 2007
Title
NOISE FROM AUXILIARY PORT WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE
Component
BODY ELECTRICAL
Models
'06 - '08 IS 250/350 & '07 - '08 ES 350 & LS 460, and '08 LS 600h
TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- March 10, 2008: 2008 model year ES 350, IS 250/350, and LS 460/600h have been added Applicable Vehicles. The Parts Information table has been updated.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.
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 - 2008 model year IS 250/350 vehicles.
- 2007 - 2008 model year ES 350 and LS 460 vehicles.
- 2008 model year LS 600h vehicles.
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REQUIRED SSTS:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the existing auxiliary port.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Model: IS 250/350
- Year: 2006, 2007 or 2008
- Service Category: Audio/Visual/Telematics
- Section: Audio/Video
- Keyword: Audio/Visual: Audio Terminal: Removal
- Model: ES 350
- Year: 2007 or 2008
- Service Category: Audio/Visual/Telematics
- Section: Audio/Video
- Keyword: Audio/Visual: Audio Terminal: Removal
- Model: LS 460
- Year: 2007 or 2008
- Service Category: Audio/Visual/Telematics
- Section: Audio/Video
- Keyword: Audio/Visual: Stereo Jack Adapter Assembly: Removal
- Model: LS 600h
- Year: 2008
- Service Category: Audio/Visual/Telematics
- Section: Audio/Video
- Keyword: Audio/Visual: Stereo Jack Adapter Assembly: 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.
NOTE:
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 vehicle in reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.