USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error
When a USB device or "iPod" is connected to the USB jack of the No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly, it must have playable files. The device must also communicate with and be recognized by the navigation receiver assembly. This diagnostic procedure is for when a device is not recognized, or files from the device cannot be played normally.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- When a large amount of data is in a USB device, it may take a while to begin playback.
- When using a USB device, files that are protected by copyright cannot be played.
- When files are not played in the sorted order, perform the following procedure before inspection.
- Add numbers in front of the file names.
- Put the files in a folder and copy the folder data to the USB device.
CHECK USB DEVICE OR "iPod"
(a) Disconnect the USB device or "iPod" from the No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly.
(b) Check if playable files are present on the USB device or "iPod".
HINT:
Refer to System Description for playable files (See page
).
(c) Check if the USB device is a compatible format or "iPod" is a compatible version.
HINT:
Refer to System Description for compatible formats and versions (See page
).
Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
No playable files exist, or incompatible device format or version. |
A |
Playable files exist, and compatible device format or version. |
B |
| A | ![]() | END (USB DEVICE FORMAT WAS INCOMPATIBLE, "iPod" VERSION WAS INCOMPATIBLE, OR NO PLAYABLE FILES PRESENTED) |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY - NO. 1 STEREO JACK ADAPTER ASSEMBLY)
(a) Disconnect the E36 No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly connector. |
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(b) Disconnect the E47 navigation receiver assembly connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
E36-1 (UPI) - E47-1 (USV1) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
E36-2 (UDO-) - E47-2 (US1-) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
E36-3 (UDO+) - E47-3 (US1+) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
E36-4 (UJSG) - E47-4 (UGD1) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
E36-5 (UJSS) - E47-5 (USG1) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
E36-1 (UPI) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
E36-2 (UDO-) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
E36-3 (UDO+) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
E36-4 (UJSG) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
E36-5 (UJSS) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
*a |
Front view of wire harness connector (to Navigation Receiver Assembly) |
*b |
Front view of wire harness connector (to No. 1 Stereo Jack Adapter Assembly) |
| NG | ![]() | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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INSPECT NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (NO. 1 STEREO JACK ADAPTER ASSEMBLY POWER SOURCE)
(a) Disconnect the E36 No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly connector.
(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Voltage:
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| NG | ![]() | REPLACE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY |
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FORMAT USB DEVICE OR RESTORE "iPod" AND RECHECK
(a) Delete all files in the USB device or "iPod" and format/restore it.
(b) Save the data again and check if it can be played on the in-vehicle device.
NOTICE:
Formatting a USB device or restoring an "iPod" erases all music on the device. Ensure that a backup of the music data is available before performing this operation.
OK:
Malfunction disappears.
| OK | ![]() | END |
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REPLACE USB DEVICE OR "iPod"
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
HINT:
When this malfunction occurs, it is necessary to turn the ignition switch off to make it possible for the vehicle to recognize a new device when it is connected.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
(c) Connect a known good USB device or "iPod" to the No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly.
HINT:
- If the malfunction occurred when a USB device was in use, use another USB device for the inspection. If the malfunction occurred when an "iPod" was in use, use another "iPod" for the inspection.
- Refer to System Description for compatible formats and versions (See page
).
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CHECK USB DEVICE OR "iPod"
(a) Check if a USB device or "iPod" is recognized by the navigation receiver assembly, and if information such as track, artist and album names is displayed on the screen.
OK:
USB device or "iPod" is recognized properly and the information is displayed on the screen.
| OK | ![]() | USB DEVICE OR "iPod" WAS INCOMPATIBLE OR DEFECTIVE |
| NG | ![]() | PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
Test yourself
A quick Toyota Venza quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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