NHTSA ID Number: 10129978
Manufacturer Communication Number: L-TT-0218-17_Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2018-03-12
Summary
TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory. 1. First type is generation 6 or 7 which utilizes HDD (Hard Disc Drive). Pioneer models that begin with NXH, have Map Data, Operating System and other Information in the Hard Disc Drive. With this system if a radio is being sent back for an exchange. The original Hard Disc Drive needs to be removed and installed into the newly serviced radio. 2. The Second type is Generation 8 Navigation system which utilizes the Micro SD Card. Pioneer models that begin with NXF, have map data in the Micro SD card. This is a customer accessible Micro SD card which can be found behind the front flip cover. The original Micro SD card should be removed and installed into the newly serviced radio.
Tech Tip
L-TT-0218-17
Subject
February 12, 2018
Market
USA
Navigation Head Unit Precautions
Service Category
Section
Audio/Visual/Telematics
Audio/Video
Applicability
2010-2018, Lexus
Models with Navigation Head Unit
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2015-2018
2015-2018
2010
2012
2016-2018
2015-2017
2010-2011, 20132018
2013-2018
2010-2018
2010-2018
2010-2018
RC F
NX300H
SC430
LFA
IS300
NX200T
GS450H
2015-2018
2010-2015
2010-2016
2010-2015
2016-2017
2010-2011
2010-2012
RC350
IS250C
LS600H
IS250
GS200T
GS460
HS250H
ES300H
ES350
GX460
RX450H
GS F
LS460
RC300
GS350
2011-2018
2010-2018
2010-2015
2016-2017
CT200H
RX350
IS350C
RC200T
2016-2018
2010-2017
2016-2018
2010-2011, 20132018
2010-2018
2016-2017
2010-2014
2010-2011, 20132018
IS350
IS200T
IS F
LX570
CONDITION
This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or
Micro SD Card memory.
1. First type is generation 6 or 7 which utilizes HDD (Hard Disc Drive). Pioneer models that begin
with NXH, have Map Data, Operating System and other Information in the Hard Disc Drive.
With this system if a radio is being sent back for an exchange. The original Hard Disc Drive
needs to be removed and installed into the newly serviced radio.
The HDD is inside this cover.
The HDD needs to be removed when
returning the Main Unit to Pioneer.
Expires on
Ver. 2.8 01/01/2017 L
02/12/2019
Rev1
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Tech Tip L-TT-0218-17
February 12, 2018
Subject
Market
Navigation Head Unit Precautions
USA
Applicability
13 CY 15CY Lexus Navigation Systems
2. The Second type is Generation 8 Navigation system which utilizes the Micro SD Card. Pioneer
models that begin with NXF, have map data in the Micro SD card. This is a customer
accessible Micro SD card which can be found behind the front flip cover. The original Micro SD
card should be removed and installed into the newly serviced radio.
The SD card is behind this flip cover.
The Micro SD needs to be removed
when returning the Main Unit to
Pioneer.
RECOMMENDATIONS
There is another Micro SD card (Operating System) inside the Navigation Module. (Similar location to
the Hard Disc Drive in the Generation 7 system). This micro SD Card Should Not be removed for any
reason. Micro SD cards located in this internal slot need to be returned with the original radio.
DO NOT REMOVE
This Micro SD card MUST NOT be removed.
Expires on
Ver. 2.8 01/01/2017 L
02/12/2019
Rev1
© 2017, Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Page 2 of 3
Tech Tip L-TT-0218-17
February 12, 2018
Subject
Market
Navigation Head Unit Precautions
USA
Applicability
13 CY 15CY Lexus Navigation Systems
RECOMMENDATIONS
This will void the Warranty status from Pioneer if removed and dealer will be debited the core credit.
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Expires on
Ver. 2.8 01/01/2017 L
02/12/2019
Rev1
© 2017, Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
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TSB/Document ID: L-TT-0218-17_Rev
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2018-02-12
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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