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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 10/2022]
Title: NAVIGATION / MULTI INFO DISPLAY: NAVIGATION SYSTEM: B15C0,B15C1; GPS Antenna Connection Malfunction(short); 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]

DTC

B15C0

GPS Antenna Connection Malfunction(short)

DTC

B15C1

GPS Antenna Connection Malfunction(break)

DESCRIPTION

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

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B15C0

GPS Antenna Connection Malfunction(short)

GPS Antenna Connection Malfunction(short)
  • Navigation antenna assembly
  • Antenna cord sub-assembly
  • No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly
  • Navigation ECU

B15C1

GPS Antenna Connection Malfunction(break)

GPS Antenna Connection Malfunction(break)
  • Navigation antenna assembly
  • Antenna cord sub-assembly
  • No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly
  • Navigation ECU

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 wire harness is properly installed and does not have any sharp bends, pinching or loose connections.

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HINT:

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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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

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Body Electrical > Navigation System > Clear DTCs

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

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Body Electrical > Navigation System > Trouble Codes

OK:

No DTCs are output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

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2.

INSPECT NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the navigation antenna assembly.

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(b) Inspect the navigation antenna assembly.

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OK

3.

CHECK ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the antenna connector from the navigation antenna assembly.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Navigation Antenna Assembly)

*b

Front view of wire harness connector

(to No. 2 Antenna Cord Sub-assembly)

(b) Disconnect the antenna connector from the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A-3 - B-6

Always

Below 1 Ω

A-3a - B-6a

Always

Below 1 Ω

A-3 - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
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OK

4.

CHECK NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the antenna connector from the antenna cord sub-assembly.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Antenna Cord Sub-assembly)

*b

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Navigation ECU)

(b) Disconnect the antenna connector from the navigation ECU.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

B-6 - C-1 (GPS)

Always

Below 1 Ω

B-6a - C-1a

Always

Below 1 Ω

B-6 - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
OK

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