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NFC does not function

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NOTE: 

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Tap the vehicle's (same year/trim) NFC logo on the dash using a known-good mobile phone that is equipped with an NFC, and check the NFC operation.

    Does the center display respond?

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. The customer's mobile phone may be defective or not compatible.

    NO 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.

  2. Shorted wire check (USB2 lines)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Open the driver's door, and wait more than 1 minute.

    -3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Infotainment control unit connector H (5P)
    Near field communication unit 5P connector

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Infotainment control unit connector H (5P): disconnected
      Near field communication unit 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1: 

    Infotainment control unit connector H (5P)

    Test points 2: 

    Infotainment control unit connector H (5P)

    No. 1 No. 2, No. 3, No. 4
    No. 2 No. 3, No. 4, No. 5
    No. 3 No. 4, No. 5
    No. 4 No. 5

    Is there continuity between any of the terminals?

    YES 

    There is a short in the wires. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO 

    The USB2 wires are not shorted in the wires. Go to step 3.

  3. Open wire check (USB2 lines)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Infotainment control unit connector H (5P): disconnected
      Near field communication unit 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1:Infotainment control unit connector H (5P) Test point 2:Near field communication unit 5P connector
    No. 1 No. 1
    No. 2 No. 2
    No. 3 No. 3
    No. 4 No. 4

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The USB2 wires are OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire (s). Replace the affected shielded harness.

  4. Near field communication unit check

    -1. Substitute a known-good near field communication unit .

    -2. Reconnect all the connectors, and recheck.

    Does the symptom go away?

    YES 

    Replace the original near field communication unit.

    NO 

    Replace the infotainment control unit .