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Model Year Start: 2020 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2019 - 10/2022]
Title: NAVIGATION / MULTI INFO DISPLAY: NAVIGATION SYSTEM: B15C3; Speaker Output Short; 2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]

DTC

B15C3

Speaker Output Short

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when a malfunction occurs in the speakers.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B15C3

Speaker Output Short

A short is detected in the speaker output circuit

  • Harness or connector
  • Speakers
  • Stereo Component Amplifier*1
  • Radio and display receiver assembly*2
  • DCM (telematics transceiver)*3
  • *1: for 9 Speakers
  • *2: for 6 Speakers
  • *3: w/ Manual (SOS) Switch

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When replacing the radio and display receiver assembly, always replace it with a new one. If a radio and display receiver assembly which was installed to another vehicle is used, the following may occur:
    • A communication malfunction DTC may be stored.
    • The radio and display receiver assembly may not operate normally.
  • When replacing the DCM (telematics transceiver), make sure to replace it with a new one (w/ Manual [SOS] Switch).
  • Before replacing the DCM (telematics transceiver), refer to Registration (w/ Manual [SOS] Switch).

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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.

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]; NAVIGATION / MULTI INFO DISPLAY: NAVIGATION SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK MODEL

(a) Choose the model to be inspected.

Result

Proceed to

for 6 Speakers

A

for 9 Speakers

B

B

GO TO STEP 11

A

2.

CHECK MODEL

(a) Choose the model to be inspected.

Result

Proceed to

w/ Manual (SOS) Switch

A

w/o Manual (SOS) Switch

B

B

GO TO STEP 6

A

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY, DCM [TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER] OR SPEAKERS - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the G4 radio and display receiver assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the G133 DCM (telematics transceiver) connector.

(c) Disconnect the G6 front No. 2 speaker assembly LH connector.

(d) Disconnect the K1 and L1 rear speaker assembly connectors.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G4-1 (FR+) or G133-1 (SPI+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-6 (FR-) or G133-2 (SPI-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-2 (FL+) or G6-4 (TWL+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-7 (FL-) or G6-2 (TWL-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-4 (RR+) or K1-2 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-9 (RR-) or K1-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-3 (RL+) or L1-2 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-8 (RL-) or L1-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

4.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DCM [TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER] OR SPEAKER - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the G133 DCM (telematics transceiver) connector.

(b) Disconnect the G5 front No. 2 speaker assembly RH connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G133-3 (SPO+) or G5-4 (TWR+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G133-4 (SPO-) or G5-2 (TWR-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

5.

INSPECT DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)

(a) Remove the DCM (telematics transceiver).

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: DCM(TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER): REMOVAL

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 (SPI+) - 3 (SPO+)

Always

Below 1 Ω

2 (SPI-) - 4 (SPO-)

Always

Below 1 Ω

1 (SPI+) - 2 (SPI-)

Always

10 kΩ or higher

3 (SPO+) - 4 (SPO-)

Always

10 kΩ or higher

*a

Component without harness connected

(DCM [Telematics Transceiver])

OK

GO TO STEP 7

NG

REPLACE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)

6.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY OR SPEAKERS - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the G4 radio and display receiver assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the G5 and G6 front No. 2 speaker assembly connectors.

(c) Disconnect the K1 and L1 rear speaker assembly connectors.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G4-1 (FR+) or G5-4 (TWR+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-6 (FR-) or G5-2 (TWR-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-2 (FL+) or G6-4 (TWL+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-7 (FL-) or G6-2 (TWL-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-4 (RR+) or K1-2 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-9 (RR-) or K1-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-3 (RL+) or L1-2 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G4-8 (RL-) or L1-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

7.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY OR FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the I1 and J1 front No. 1 speaker assembly connectors.

(b) Disconnect the G5 and G6 front No. 2 speaker assembly connectors.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

I1-2 (+) or G5-3 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

I1-1 (-) or G5-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

J1-2 (+) or G6-3 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

J1-1 (-) or G6-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

8.

INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front No. 1 speaker assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: FRONT DOOR SPEAKER: REMOVAL

(b) Inspect the front No. 1 speaker assembly.

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NG

REPLACE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

OK

9.

INSPECT REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear speaker assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: REAR DOOR SPEAKER: REMOVAL

(b) Inspect the rear speaker assembly.

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NG

REPLACE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

OK

10.

CHECK FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the front No. 2 speaker assembly with a new or known good one.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER: REMOVAL

(b) Clear the DTCs.

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]; NAVIGATION / MULTI INFO DISPLAY: NAVIGATION SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Body Electrical > Navigation System > Clear DTCs

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

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]; NAVIGATION / MULTI INFO DISPLAY: NAVIGATION SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Body Electrical > Navigation System > Trouble Codes

OK:

No DTCs are output.

OK

END (FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE)

NG

REPLACE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

11.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY, DCM [TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER] OR SPEAKERS - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the M2 stereo component amplifier assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the J208 DCM (telematics transceiver) connector.

(c) Disconnect the G8 front No. 2 speaker assembly LH connector.

(d) Disconnect the G6 and G5 front No. 3 speaker assembly connectors.

(e) Disconnect the K1 and L1 rear speaker assembly connectors.

(f) Disconnect the N1 rear No. 2 speaker assembly connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

M2-9 (FR+) or G5-4 (TWR+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-24 (FR-) or G5-2 (TWR-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-14 (FL+) or G6-4 (TWL+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-29 (FL-) or G6-2 (TWL-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-13 (TWR+) or J208-1 (SPI+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-28 (TWR-) or J208-2 (SPI-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-10 (TWL+) or G8-1 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-25 (TWL-) or G8-2 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-12 (RR+) or K1-2 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-27 (RR-) or K1-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-11 (RL+) or L1-2 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-26 (RL-) or L1-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-15 (WFR+) or N1-4 (WF+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-30 (WFR-) or N1-1 (WF-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-8 (WFL+) or N1-2 (WF+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

M2-23 (WFL-) or N1-3 (WF-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

12.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DCM [TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER] OR FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY RH - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the J208 DCM (telematics transceiver) connector.

(b) Disconnect the G7 front No. 2 speaker assembly RH connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

J208-3 (SPO+) or G7-1 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

J208-4 (SPO-) or G7-2 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

13.

INSPECT DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)

(a) Remove the DCM (telematics transceiver).

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*a

Component without harness connected

(DCM [Telematics Transceiver])

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 (SPI+) - 3 (SPO+)

Always

Below 1 Ω

2 (SPI-) - 4 (SPO-)

Always

Below 1 Ω

1 (SPI+) - 2 (SPI-)

Always

10 kΩ or higher

3 (SPO+) - 4 (SPO-)

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPLACE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)

OK

14.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY OR FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the I1 and J1 front No. 1 speaker assembly connectors.

(b) Disconnect the G5 and G6 front No. 3 speaker assembly connectors.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

I1-2 (+) or G5-3 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

I1-1 (-) or G5-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

J1-2 (+) or G6-3 (+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

J1-1 (-) or G6-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

15.

INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front No. 1 speaker assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: FRONT DOOR SPEAKER: REMOVAL

(b) Inspect the front No. 1 speaker assembly.

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NG

REPLACE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

OK

16.

INSPECT FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front No. 3 speaker assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: PILLAR SPEAKER: REMOVAL

(b) Inspect the front No. 3 speaker assembly.

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NG

REPLACE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

OK

17.

INSPECT FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front No. 2 speaker assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER: REMOVAL

(b) Inspect the front No. 2 speaker assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER: INSPECTION

NG

REPLACE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

OK

18.

INSPECT REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear speaker assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: REAR DOOR SPEAKER: REMOVAL

(b) Inspect the rear speaker assembly.

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NG

REPLACE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

OK

19.

INSPECT REAR NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear No. 2 speaker assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: REAR DOOR SPEAKER: REMOVAL

(b) Inspect the rear No. 2 speaker assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: REAR DOOR SPEAKER: INSPECTION

OK

REPLACE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

REPLACE REAR NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY