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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Ravon Nexia R3 (1st Generation): Bluetooth Module Diagnostics and Center Console Removal

The exact procedure for removing the center console on the Nexia R3 is not documented in publicly available service materials, so this is the general principle for consoles of this type. Most often, the console around the parking brake lever comes off upward and backward together with the lever boot, without disconnecting the cables. The lever itself and its cables are left alone. Bluetooth problems are most often caused by power, the connector, or pairing, so check the simple things first and only then take the interior apart.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1-2 hours Steps: 12 Tools: plastic trim removal tool set, Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, 10 mm socket or wrench, multimeter, flashlight, masking tape

Part

  • 🔩 Diagnostics do not require a replacement. If the module turns out to be faulty, you will need a complete Bluetooth module (hands-free unit) for your trim level. The price varies widely by trim level, so check with your supplier

Step by step

12 steps
  1. Rule out software causes first. Remove the car from the device list on your phone and remove the phone from the head unit's memory. Restart the head unit and pair again. Try a second phone. If the second phone connects, the problem is with the first phone, not the module.
  2. Check the fuses. Locate the fuse box in the cabin and the one in the engine compartment, and inspect the circuits for the head unit and audio system. Replace a blown fuse only with one of the same rating.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait 5-10 minutes. This protects against short circuits and accidental airbag deployment near the console.
  4. Lower the parking brake lever to its lowest position. This gives you slack and makes it easier to remove the console.
  5. Locate the console mounting points. These are usually hidden clips around the perimeter, a couple of screws under decorative caps or inside the storage box, and one or two screws at the base of the lever. Pry out the caps with a plastic trim tool without scratching the upholstery. If you have an insert or a cup holder, remove it first.
  6. Remove the parking brake lever boot. It usually just pulls up off the lever. If the lever handle is threaded or held by a retaining ring, do not use force. First find out how it comes off.
  7. Release the panel around its perimeter. Start at the rear edge, prying the clips loose with the trim tool. Lift the panel carefully without pulling it all the way out: underneath there may be connectors for the cigarette lighter, USB, AUX, seat heaters, and the module itself.
  8. Do not remove or loosen the parking brake lever or its cables. The console comes out by lifting it up over the lever or by sliding it back and working it around the lever. If the opening for the lever is too narrow, turn the panel on its side and pass the lever through the cutout. Photograph the layout of the connectors and wiring harnesses beforehand.
  9. Locate the Bluetooth module. Inspect its connector for corrosion, moisture, torn or broken wires, and signs of liquid (for example, spilled coffee). Check that the connector housing is seated securely.
  10. Measure the module's power supply with a multimeter: +12 V on the correct pin with the ignition on, and a solid ground. Use the wiring diagram for your version to identify the power and ground pins. If you don't have a diagram, test the wires against the body ground or the battery negative.
  11. If power is present but the module does not work, try reconnecting its connector and pairing again. If the module is connected to the head unit through a data bus, check the connector on the head unit as well. If that doesn't help, the module is most likely faulty and needs to be replaced.
  12. Reassemble in reverse order: first the perimeter clips, then the screws and caps. Reconnect the negative battery terminal, turn on the ignition, and test the head unit and Bluetooth. Check that the parking brake lever moves freely and locks in place.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • The parking brake is a safety system. If you disturbed the lever or a cable, be sure to check after reassembly that the car holds on a slope. If you lack experience, take it to a repair shop. Airbag wiring harnesses may run near the console, so always disconnect the battery before starting work. Do not force the plastic clips: they break, and new consoles are expensive.