Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Display does not Dim when Light Control Switch is Turned ON

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Audio & Visual & Telematics / Navigation / Multi Info Display / Navigation System / Display does not Dim when Light Control Switch is Turned ON

DESCRIPTION

When the navigation system is activated with the light control switch in the tail or head position, before AVC-LAN communication is established, the multi-display assembly dims the display according to the illumination signal received via a direct line.

After AVC-LAN communication is established, the multi-display assembly dims the display according to a dimmer signal sent via AVC-LAN communication.

The radio receiver assembly switches between the daytime screen and night screen on the multi-display assembly according to the illumination signal input.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK SYMPTOMS

(a) Check the symptoms that occur by viewing the display.

Result

Proceed to

There is a delay until the display dims after the navigation system is activated with the light control switch in the tail or head position.

A

The display dims for a moment and then becomes bright after the navigation system is activated with the light control switch in the tail or head position.

B

When the light control switch is set to the tail or head position, the display dims but does not switch to the night screen.

When the light control switch is set to the tail or head position, the display neither dims nor switches to the night screen.

C

HINT:

  • When the navigation system is activated with the light control switch in the tail or head position, before AVC-LAN communication is established, the multi-display assembly dims the display according to the illumination signal received via a direct line.
  • After AVC-LAN communication is established, the multi-display assembly dims the display according to a dimmer signal sent via AVC-LAN communication.
  • The radio receiver assembly switches between the daytime screen and night screen on the multi-display assembly according to the illumination signal input.
B

GO TO STEP 3

C

GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM

A

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ILLUMINATION SIGNAL)

(a) Disconnect the J56 multi-display assembly connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

J56-13 (GND1) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

J56-2 (ILL) - J56-13 (GND1)

Light control switch in tail or head position

11 to 14 V
OK

PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

3.

CHECK IMAGE QUALITY SETTING

(a) Turn the light control switch to the tail or head position.

(b) Check that the daytime screen setting on the display adjustment screen is set to on.

Result

Proceed to

Daytime screen setting is set to on.

A

Daytime screen setting is set to off.

B
A

CHANGE DAYTIME SCREEN SETTING TO OFF
B

4.

CHECK VEHICLE SIGNAL (OPERATION CHECK)

(a) Enter the "Vehicle Signal Check Mode" screen. Refer to Check Vehicle Signal in Operation Check.

Click here

(b) Check that the display changes between ON and OFF according to the light control switch operation.

OK:

Light Control Switch

Display

Tail or head

ON

Off or AUTO

OFF

HINT:

  • The display is updated once per second. It is normal for the display to lag behind the actual switch operation.
  • Make sure to move the vehicle to a bright area before performing an operation check with the light control switch in the AUTO position.
OK

PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

NG

5.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ILLUMINATION SIGNAL)

(a) Disconnect the J151 and J148 radio receiver assembly connectors.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

J148-1 (GND1) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

J151-15 (ILL+) - J148-1 (GND1)

Light control switch in tail or head position

11 to 14 V
OK

PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
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