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Pinpoint Test AT: The Voice Guidance Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly




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Pinpoint Test AT: The Voice Guidance Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly

Normal Operation

The voice-assisted route guidance is broadcast through the front speakers. The volume can be adjusted using the settings on the Audio Front Control Module (ACM).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Incorrect voice guidance setting

- Audio system concern

- ACM (Audio Front Control Module)

PINPOINT TEST AT : THE VOICE GUIDANCE IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

AT1 CHECK THE VOICE GUIDANCE SETTING

- Adjust the voice volume to approximately 50%. Refer to the Owner's Literature.

- Set a destination and start the route using the navigation controls. Refer to the Owner's Literature.

- Observe the voice guidance.

Does the voice guidance operate correctly?

Yes
The concern was caused by an incorrect customer setting. INSTRUCT the customer about the correct use of the voice guidance feature.

No
GO to AT2.

AT2 CHECK THE SPEAKER OUTPUT

- Carry out the speaker walk test. Refer to Audio Control Module (ACM) Self-Diagnostic Mode Service and Repair.

Do the front speakers operate correctly?

Yes
GO to AT3.

No
GO to Pinpoint Test P Pinpoint Test P: Poor Quality/Distorted/No Sound From One Or More Speakers (Not All Speakers) - Vehicles With Navigation.

AT3 CHECK FOR CORRECT ACM (Audio Front Control Module) OPERATION

- Disconnect all the ACM (Audio Front Control Module) connectors.

- Check for:
- corrosion

- damaged pins

- pushed-out pins


- Connect all the ACM (Audio Front Control Module) connectors and make sure they seat correctly.

- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new ACM (Audio Front Control Module). REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.