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Difference between revisions of "Touchscreen Sat Nav - Information and Diagnostics - PART 1"
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Bluetooth Phone support is an option which requires an additional Blueooth Module. None of the Audio Range on the MK3 came with Bluetooth built into the headunits. | Bluetooth Phone support is an option which requires an additional Blueooth Module. None of the Audio Range on the MK3 came with Bluetooth built into the headunits. | ||
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Certain components can fail on the system, the most common being the DVD ROM in the boot. This is mostly optical or mechanical drive failure. It is rare for the circuit boards to fail, howver it does still happen. | Certain components can fail on the system, the most common being the DVD ROM in the boot. This is mostly optical or mechanical drive failure. It is rare for the circuit boards to fail, howver it does still happen. | ||
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Failure is caused by water ingress into the base assy, which can be rectified by cleaning and drying out but a replacement is normally the best way forward. Costs about £40 from Ford. | Failure is caused by water ingress into the base assy, which can be rectified by cleaning and drying out but a replacement is normally the best way forward. Costs about £40 from Ford. | ||
| − | '''How | + | Screen Flicker issues and or jumping from screen to screen with no user input is normally associated with the Bluetooth / Voice Control module software. A Flat battery or jump starting the car can cause stability issues with the BT/VCM. Please see the paragraph "How Can I Fix It" for more information |
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Normally, changing the damaged component is the only way forward. Touchscreen Units are rare secondhand, the DVD ROM a little more accessable from time to time, however the Climate Control Module is the same as the Std EATC module fitted to the facelift MK3. The only difference is a ribbon cable connector on the board. Therefore should yours fail, paying £30-£50 for an EATC module and changing the boards with your Touchscreen unit is better than shelling out £120 for the Touchscreen variant. | Normally, changing the damaged component is the only way forward. Touchscreen Units are rare secondhand, the DVD ROM a little more accessable from time to time, however the Climate Control Module is the same as the Std EATC module fitted to the facelift MK3. The only difference is a ribbon cable connector on the board. Therefore should yours fail, paying £30-£50 for an EATC module and changing the boards with your Touchscreen unit is better than shelling out £120 for the Touchscreen variant. | ||
| − | DVD ROM drives can be fixed by swapping the drives over and or the circuit board, whichever is at fault. | + | GPS Bases are a common failure on the early Nav equipped cars. Replacing the base is the most cost effective way to return the system to normal operation. The base is roughly £45 from a dealer. DO NOT be fobbed off with a dealer telling you that the Touchscreen or DVD ROM needs to be replaced if you have the A$204 error code. |
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| + | Bluetooth / Voice Control Modules. ONLY USE RX-1C modules. No other units will work. If you have screen flicker, display corruption etc the BT/VCM module software has normally crashed. Unplugging the module and cycling the ignition a couple of times, then leaving the module off for about 15 minutes can work, however more often than not a software reflash can be done to restore the module. | ||
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| + | Dealers can do this with IDS, however, expect to pay in the region of £100 for the pleasure. | ||
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| + | I can program modules, using the Royal Mail, if required. Data from my car is downloaded to the laptop with IDS, your module is connected then reflashed using working software. | ||
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| + | For more details please E Mail - awhvehicle@btinternet.com | ||
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| + | DVD ROM drives can be fixed by swapping the drives over and or the circuit board, whichever is at fault. Optical parts (the laser assy) can be bought from the Net for about a tenth of the price of a new drive. | ||
'''Accessing the Diagnostics''' | '''Accessing the Diagnostics''' | ||
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This article is Part 1 of 3.
Part 1 = Touchscreen_Sat_Nav_-_Information_and_Diagnostics_-_PART_1
Part 2 = Touchscreen_Sat_Nav_-_Information_and_Diagnostics_-_PART_2
Part 3 = Touchscreen_Sat_Nav_-_Information_and_Diagnostics_-_PART_3
I've (L11XXY) put together this guide for all members who have the Denso Touchscreen Sat Nav fitted to their cars and also for anyone who may wish to retrofit the system in the future.
It covers most of the things you will need to know, including photos of the screen for Diagnostics.
System Description
High End Touchscreen Satellite Navigation fitted as an option to most of the Mk3 Mondeo, S Max and C Max models.
Features
Large Touchscreen Interface with boot mounted DVD ROM, additional 6 Disk Changer. Climate controls are an integral part of the Touchscreen Unit. Voice Guided instructions, On Screen Instructions, Postcode Lookup, POI Data etc etc..
Bluetooth Phone support is an option which requires an additional Blueooth Module. None of the Audio Range on the MK3 came with Bluetooth built into the headunits.
What Breaks?
Certain components can fail on the system, the most common being the DVD ROM in the boot. This is mostly optical or mechanical drive failure. It is rare for the circuit boards to fail, howver it does still happen.
The Climate control unit can also fail, giving an error #9342 - Replace Unit. The climate control module acts as a 'gateway' for certain parts of the CAN BUS system (Controlled Area Network) that allows the car to 'talk' to the modules that it needs to.
Touchscreen Failure is rare, but does happen. This can be caused by liquid ingress or heavy handed abuse if the unit is removed for any reason, so be careful!
GPS Ariel Base Failure - This is normally associated with a small GPS icon with a line through it that appears under the TMC Icon. Will also show up as A$204 ANT on the nav diagnostic error log.
Failure is caused by water ingress into the base assy, which can be rectified by cleaning and drying out but a replacement is normally the best way forward. Costs about £40 from Ford.
Screen Flicker issues and or jumping from screen to screen with no user input is normally associated with the Bluetooth / Voice Control module software. A Flat battery or jump starting the car can cause stability issues with the BT/VCM. Please see the paragraph "How Can I Fix It" for more information
How Can I Fix It
Normally, changing the damaged component is the only way forward. Touchscreen Units are rare secondhand, the DVD ROM a little more accessable from time to time, however the Climate Control Module is the same as the Std EATC module fitted to the facelift MK3. The only difference is a ribbon cable connector on the board. Therefore should yours fail, paying £30-£50 for an EATC module and changing the boards with your Touchscreen unit is better than shelling out £120 for the Touchscreen variant.
GPS Bases are a common failure on the early Nav equipped cars. Replacing the base is the most cost effective way to return the system to normal operation. The base is roughly £45 from a dealer. DO NOT be fobbed off with a dealer telling you that the Touchscreen or DVD ROM needs to be replaced if you have the A$204 error code.
Bluetooth / Voice Control Modules. ONLY USE RX-1C modules. No other units will work. If you have screen flicker, display corruption etc the BT/VCM module software has normally crashed. Unplugging the module and cycling the ignition a couple of times, then leaving the module off for about 15 minutes can work, however more often than not a software reflash can be done to restore the module.
Dealers can do this with IDS, however, expect to pay in the region of £100 for the pleasure.
I can program modules, using the Royal Mail, if required. Data from my car is downloaded to the laptop with IDS, your module is connected then reflashed using working software.
For more details please E Mail - awhvehicle@btinternet.com
DVD ROM drives can be fixed by swapping the drives over and or the circuit board, whichever is at fault. Optical parts (the laser assy) can be bought from the Net for about a tenth of the price of a new drive.
Accessing the Diagnostics
Turn on the igntion Turn on the Headunit Press 'NAV', then Agree. Press and hold the 'MENU' button for about 10 seconds At this point you should have the following screen
Type in the following code - 842520 Press Enter
You will now have this screen
Press the General Info button gives you this....
General Information Guide
AUDIO
Starts a Self Test of all speakers, front and rear antenna (where fitted)
ISO TP
Not Sure Yet
FNOS
Information on Software Revisions for System
MSG CHECK
Starts the Self Test of the CAN BUS System
HEC - HYBRID Electronic Cluster (Instrument Cluster)
ACU - Audio Control Module (Radio Unit)
CDDJ - CD Changer Communication
DISP - Display Communications
EATC - Climate Control Communication
VRM - Voice Recognition Module (Also Known as BT/VCM, Bluetooth Module)
RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment Comms
PJB - 12v Power Confirmation
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