Toyota Avalon (XX50): Navigation Processor Malfunction (B15AD). GPS Antenna Connection Malfunction(short) (B15C0,B15C1). Speed Signal Malfunction (B15C2)

Navigation Processor Malfunction (B15AD)

DESCRIPTION

These DTCs are stored when a malfunction occurs in the navigation ECU.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When replacing the navigation ECU, always replace it with a new one. If a navigation ECU which was installed to another vehicle is used, the following may occur:

• A communication malfunction DTC may be stored.
• The navigation ECU may not operate normally.

PROCEDURE

(a) Clear the DTCs.

(b) Recheck for DTCs and check that no DTCs are output.

OK:

No DTCs are output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

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REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU

GPS Antenna Connection Malfunction(short) (B15C0,B15C1)

DESCRIPTION

These DTCs are stored when a malfunction occurs in the navigation antenna assembly.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

• When replacing the navigation ECU, always replace it with a new one. If a navigation ECU which was installed to another vehicle is used, the following may occur:
  • A communication malfunction DTC may be stored.
  • The navigation ECU may not operate normally.
• Check that the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly and No. 5 antenna cord sub-assembly is properly installed and does not have any sharp bends, pinching or loose connections before performing following procedure.

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PROCEDURE

(a) Clear the DTCs.

(b) Recheck for DTCs and check that no DTCs are output.

OK:

No DTCs are output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

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(a) Remove the No. 5 antenna cord sub-assembly.

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(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C-1 - D-1 Always Below 1 Ω C-1a - D-1a Always Below 1 Ω C-1 or D-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

*a Component without harness connected (No. 5 Antenna Cord Sub-assembly)

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REPLACE NO. 5 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

OK

(a) Remove the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly.

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(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A-3 - B-1 Always Below 1 Ω A-3a - B-1a Always Below 1 Ω A-3 or B-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

*a Component without harness connected (No. 4 Antenna Cord Sub-assembly)

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REPLACE NO. 4 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

OK

(a) Remove the navigation antenna assembly.

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(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 3 - 3a Always 50 to 500 Ω

*a Component without harness connected (Navigation Antenna Assembly)

OK

REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU

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REPLACE NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

Speed Signal Malfunction (B15C2)

DESCRIPTION

The navigation ECU receives a vehicle speed signal from the combination meter assembly and information from the navigation antenna assembly, and then adjusts the vehicle position on the map.

The navigation ECU stores this DTC when the difference between the speed information that the navigation antenna assembly receives and the SPD pulse received from the combination meter assembly becomes large.

HINT:

• A voltage of 12 V or 5 V is output from each ECU and then input to the combination meter assembly. The signal is changed to a pulse signal at the transistor in the combination meter assembly. Each ECU controls its respective system based on this pulse signal.
• If a short occurs in any of the ECUs or in the wire harness connected to an ECU, all systems in the following diagram will not operate normally.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

• Depending on the parts that are replaced during vehicle inspection or maintenance, performing initialization, registration or calibration may be needed. Refer to Precaution for Navigation System.

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• When replacing the radio and display receiver assembly or navigation ECU, always replace it with a new one. If a radio and display receiver assembly or navigation ECU which was installed to another vehicle is used, the following may occur:
  • A communication malfunction DTC may be stored.
  • The radio and display receiver assembly or navigation ECU may not operate normally.

PROCEDURE

(a) Clear the DTCs.

(b) Recheck for DTCs and check that no DTCs are output.

OK:

No DTCs are output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

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(a) Enter the "System Sensors Check" screen. Refer to Check GPS & Vehicle Sensors in Operation Check. Click here

(b) While driving the vehicle, compare the value of "Speed" to the reading on the speedometer. Check if these readings are almost equal.

HINT:

The combination meter assembly receives the vehicle speed signal from the skid control ECU via CAN communication. Therefore, perform the following procedure inspection referring to values in the Data List of the skid control ECU because it is the source of the vehicle speed signal.

OK:

Vehicle speed displayed on the "System Sensors Check" screen is almost the same as the actual vehicle speed measured using the Techstream.

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OK

GO TO STEP 5

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(a) Check the output waveform. (1) Remove the combination meter assembly with the connector(s) still connected. (2) Connect an oscilloscope to terminal G16-6 (+S) and body ground. (3) Turn the engine switch on (IG). (4) Turn a wheel slowly. (5) Check the signal waveform according to the condition(s) in the table below. Item Condition Measurement terminal G16-6 (+S) - Body ground Tool setting 5 V/DIV., 20 ms./DIV. Vehicle condition Wheel being rotated OK: The waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration. HINT: When the system is functioning normally, one wheel revolution generates 4 pulses. As the vehicle speed increases, the width indicated by (A) in the illustration narrows.

*a Component with harness connected (Combination Meter Assembly)

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GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM

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(a) Disconnect the G13 navigation ECU connector.

(b) Disconnect the G16 combination meter assembly connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

(a) Replace the navigation ECU with a new one.

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NEXT

(a) Clear the DTCs.

(b) Recheck for DTCs and check that no DTCs are output.

OK:

No DTCs are output.

OK

END (NAVIGATION ECU IS DEFECTIVE)

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REPLACE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY