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B2421

DTC B2421: Radio Tuner

CAUTION: Before replacing the radio and CD player, be sure to check that the power supply circuit, ground circuit, and communication circuit are normal.

TROUBLE JUDGMENT
If the communication cannot be established consecutively for 10 times between the incorporated tuner of radio and CD player and the microcomputer, the diagnostic trouble code is set.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The radio and CD player or CAN bus line may have a problem.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The CAN bus line may be defective.
- The radio and CD player may be defective.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.

Use scan tool MB991958 to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.







1. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III)." How to Connect the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III)
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Repair the CAN bus line. On completion, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Check again if the DTC is set to the radio and CD player
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the radio and CD player.

NO : The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction.