Forced Starting of the Audio-Navigation Unit

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Special Tools Required

SCS Service Connector 07PAZ-001010A

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Open the glove box, and disconnect the glove box damper from the pivot of the glove box (see step 1 on GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Connect the SCS service connector (A) to the navigation service check connector (B) located by the passenger's dash.

Fig 1: Locating SCS Service Connector And Navigation Service Check Connector
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Check that the diagnosis menu for the picture diagnosis starts up, and then changes to the System Links menu.
NOTE: If the navigation display fails to display the System Links screen, refer to NO PICTURE IS DISPLAYED TROUBLESHOOTING .