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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 ".

  1. CONNECTOR CHECK

    Check the audio unit and speaker 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. HARNESS CHECK
    1. Disconnect audio unit connector M38 (A) and suspect speaker connector (B).
    2. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector M38 (A) terminal and suspect speaker harness connector (B) terminal.
      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M38 2 D12 1 Yes
      3 2
      11 D112 1
      12 2
      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit Connector M38 (A) Terminals And Suspect Speaker Connector (B) Terminals
      G04889791Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector M38 (A) terminal and ground.
      A - Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M38 2 Ground No
      3
      11
      12

    Are continuity results as specified? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Repair harness or connector.

  3. FRONT SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK
    1. Connect audio unit connector and front speaker connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
    3. Push "POWER" switch.
    4. Check the signal between audio unit harness connector terminals with CONSULT or oscilloscope.
      Connector Terminal Condition Reference signal
      (+) (-)
      M38 2 3 Receive audio signal
      G04904044
      11 12
    Fig 2: Checking Signal Between Audio Unit Connector Terminals Using Oscilloscope
    G04889790Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the audio signal voltage as specified? 

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

    NO: Replace audio unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".