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Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM ".

  1. CONNECTOR CHECK

    Check the AV control unit, BOSE speaker amp. and subwoofer connectors for the following:

    • Proper connection
    • Damage
    • Disconnected or loose terminals

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: Repair the terminal and connector.

  2. VERIFY SUBWOOFER POWER AND GROUND SUPPLY

    Check power and ground supply to the subwoofer. Refer to "SUBWOOFER: DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE "

    Did the power and ground supply check OK? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Repair harness or connector.

  3. HARNESS CHECK
    1. Disconnect BOSE speaker amp. connectors and subwoofer connector.
    2. Check continuity between BOSE speaker amp. harness connectors B74 (A) and B75 (B) and subwoofer harness connector B72 (C).
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal Continuity
      A: B74 3 C: B72 1 Yes
      19 2
      B: B75 22 4
    3. Check continuity between BOSE speaker amp. harness connector B74 (A) and B75 (B) and ground.
      Connector Terminal - Continuity
      A: B74 3 Ground No
      19
      B: B75 22
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Bose Speaker Amp. Connectors B74 (A) And B75 (B) Terminals And Subwoofer Harness Connectors B72 (C) Terminals
    G08169643Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Are the continuity results as specified? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Repair harness or connector.

  4. SUBWOOFER AMP ON SIGNAL CHECK
    1. Connect BOSE speaker amp. connector B74.
    2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
    3. Push "POWER" switch.
    4. Check voltage between subwoofer connector B72 terminal 4 and ground.
      (+) (-) Voltage
      Connector Terminal
      B72 4 Ground Battery voltage
    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Subwoofer Connector B72 Terminal 4 And Ground
    G08169644Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Are the voltage readings as specified? 

    YES: GO TO 5

    NO: Replace BOSE speaker amp. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  5. SUBWOOFER AUDIO SIGNAL CHECK
    1. Connect BOSE speaker amp. connectors and subwoofer connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
    3. Push "POWER" switch.
    4. Check the signal between BOSE speaker amp. harness connector B74 terminals with CONSULT or oscilloscope.
      Connector Terminals Condition Reference signal
      (+) (-)
      B74 19 3 Receive audio signal
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    Fig 3: Checking Signal Between Bose Speaker Amp. Connector B74 Terminals Using Oscilloscope
    G08169646Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the audio signal voltage as specified? 

    YES: Replace subwoofer. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: GO TO 6

  6. HARNESS CHECK
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect AV control unit connector M69 and BOSE speaker amp. connector B75.
    3. Check continuity between AV control unit harness connector M69 (A) and BOSE speaker amp. harness connector B75 (B).
      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M69 112 B75 26 Yes
      118 25
      108 24
      114 23
    4. Check continuity between AV control unit harness connector M69 (A) and ground.
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between AV Control Unit Connector M69 (A) Terminals And Bose Speaker Amp. Connector B75 (B) Terminals
    G08169647Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    A - Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    M69 112 Ground No
    118
    108
    114

    Are the continuity results as specified? 

    YES: GO TO 7

    NO: Repair harness or connector.

  7. BACK DOOR SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK
    1. Connect AV control unit connector M69 and BOSE speaker amp. connector B75.
    2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
    3. Push "POWER" switch.
    4. Check the signal between AV control unit harness connector M69 terminals with CONSULT or oscilloscope.
      Connector Terminals Condition Reference signal
      (+) (-)
      M69 112 118 Receive audio signal
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      108 114
    Fig 5: Checking Signal Between AV Control Unit Connector M69 Terminals Using Oscilloscope
    G08169649Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the audio signal voltage reading as specified? 

    YES: Replace BOSE speaker amp. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: Replace AV control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".