Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Amplifier and Telematics Transceiver

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Audio & Visual & Telematics / Audio / Video / Audio And Visual System (for 8 Inch Display) / Mute Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Amplifier and Telematics Transceiver

DESCRIPTION

The DCM (telematics transceiver) sends a mute signal to the stereo component amplifier assembly.

The stereo component amplifier assembly controls the volume according to the mute signal from the DCM (telematics transceiver).

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 Audio and Visual System.

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  • Before replacing the DCM (telematics transceiver), refer to Registration.

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PROCEDURE

1.

INSPECT DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)

(a) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

J157-14 (MUTE) - Body ground

Engine switch on (ACC), audio system playing

→ Emergency call mode

2.0 V or higher

→ Below 1 V

*a

Component with harness connected

(DCM (Telematics Transceiver))
OK

PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

NG

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER))

(a) Disconnect the J156 stereo component amplifier assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the J157 DCM (telematics transceiver) connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

J156-24 (TMUT) - J157-14 (MUTE)

Always

Below 1 Ω

J156-24 (TMUT) or J157-14 (MUTE) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK

3.

INSPECT STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Reconnect the J156 stereo component amplifier assembly connector.

(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

J157-14 (MUTE) - Body ground

Engine switch on (ACC)

2.0 V or higher

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to DCM (Telematics Transceiver))
OK

REPLACE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)

NG

REPLACE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

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