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Navigation cannot control audio system

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NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first.
  • Check for and resolve any audio unit concerns first.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Make sure the anti-theft code for the audio system is entered.
  3. Go into the Diagnostic Menu, and use the "Navi System Link" test (see NAVI SYSTEM LINK  ).

    Is the "Radio" icon red? 

    YES  - Do the troubleshooting for the voice guidance cannot be heard is broken up or there is static (see GPS ICON IS WHITE OR NOT SHOWN  ).

    NO  - Go to step 4.

  4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  5. Substitute a known-good navigation unit (see NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ), and recheck.

    Can the navigation unit control the audio? 

    YES  - Replace the original navigation unit (see NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  - Do the audio system troubleshooting.